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Beef jerky with habanero peppers on wood table
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FIreman's Beef Jerky

When naming a jerky after Firemen, you have to make it hot enough to set your mouth on FIRE! This beef jerky recipe does just that, so get a glass of milk to keep your mouth cool and let's get to making some Spicy Jerky!
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Spicy
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 5
Calories 17kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 Habanero stem removed
  • 1 Poblano Pepper stem removed
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke hickory

Optional

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the beef and place in freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
  • While the meat is in the freezer, combine marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until the ingredients are fully mixed. Transfer to a bowl or ziplock bag. 
  • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. Visit my page on slicing jerky for more information. You can also use a Weston Jerky Slicer when making this recipe.
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture in a ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 6-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade and pat dry the beef strips with paper towels
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 5 hours at 165F.
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Notes

Old Pro Tips:

  • Adding habaneros to this recipe really kicks of the spice flavor. Only add 1 if you don't want REALLY spicy jerky
  • Use liquid smoke that does not include filler ingredients, such as Wright’s Liquid Smoke
  • When finished, jerky will bend and crack but not break in half. Test for doneness after a piece has cooled for 5 minutes, not while warm.
  • Store in ziplock bags or vacuum seal for longer storage. Check out my page on Storing Jerky for more information.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg