Barbecue & chillie beef jerky recipe

[Mark]

Here's a simple but delicious beef jerky recipe with the main flavours being barbecue and chili (or chilli). The chili works well with the barbecue to give it just a small spicy kick offsetting the sweetness.

My boys love this jerky recipe packed into their school lunches as a healthy snack and I can't stop chomping on it myself (especially with a beer in front of the footy)

Ingredients

Topside roast - about 1 kilo (or most good beef cuts can be used, especially rump)
Barbecue sauce - 1 x cup (or more depending on how much meat)
Honey - 2 x tablespoons
Hot chili sauce - 1 x tablespoon (I use my homemade stuff which is similar to Tabasco)
Soya sauce - 1 x tablespoon
Crushed garlic - half clove
Onion powder - 1 x teaspoon (not essential if you don't have it)
Ginger powder - 1 x teaspoon
Cracked pepper - 1 x teaspoon
Sea salt - just a pinch (can use normal salt)

Method​

1. Meat - Slice the meat into 1/4 inch (8 mil) thickness pieces.
2. Marinade - In a bowl mix all the ingredients and then massage the meat into the bowl ensuring all the meat is covered and then cover the bowl and place in the fridge for at least 24 hours.
3. Dehydrate - Let the excess marinade drip off but don't scrape it all off (leave some on the meat) and place the meat strips on trays either in a dehydrator or in an oven with the door ajar on about 68 C (or 155 F) for approx 12 hours or until the jerky is dry. I prefer my jerky slightly pliable but still pretty dry others might like theirs to be chewy and a little sticky - it's up to you.
4. Storage - Once dried to your liking, cut the pieces up into bite sized portions with a kitchen shears and store in the pantry or fridge in a sealed container. I like to store mine in the fridge because it keeps longer and isn't as susceptible to going sticky due to humidity. Jerky will last for several months but it is usually eaten way before that...
5. Use the leftover sauce/marinade - Don't throw the leftover sauce out because it can be used as a cooking sauce in other recipes such as stir frys.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about this recipe or jerky making in general.

Below are some images of the process...

Kids lunches

Sealed container

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[Steve]

Hmmm, looks tasty.
I was just today thinking it was time for another batch of jerky. This might just be the flavour to try....
Thanks Mark.

 

[stevo]

looks good, i'm hungry now

 

[Mark]

The boys and I have just about finished it already! I would have eaten more if Carlton wasn't doing so bad tonight against Port - I've gone off my food.

 

[Jenni]

Yum sounds great... I buy my jerky from https://www.jimsjerky.com.au/ my favorite is their garlic version they are a great Aussie supplier. Jerky purchased anywhere is sooo expensive though, so its special occasion stuff. I can see why you guys make your own.

 

[Mark]

Yum sounds great... I buy my jerky from https://www.jimsjerky.com.au/ my favorite is their garlic version they are a great Aussie supplier. Jerky purchased anywhere is sooo expensive though, so its special occasion stuff. I can see why you guys make your own.

Cool website - good on Jim! I see there's a Father's Day bag special

 

[Jenni]

Yeah I really love their style.... The Picking slip is a classic ..... It so refreshing to see a business be the true Aussie fun people we are.