Uncle Bills Marinade For Beef Jerky Recipes

DOC'S BEST BEEF JERKY

Steps:

• Place beef strips in the bottom of a large bowl. Pour soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, brown sugar, salt, pepper, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over beef. Mix to assure all the meat is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove meat from bowl and place between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to 1/8-inch thickness.
• Arrange the meat strips on the tray of a dehydrator and dry at your dehydrator's highest setting until done to your liking, at least 4 hours. Store in an airtight container or resealable bags.

THE BEST HOMEMADE BEEF JERKY RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the meat between ⅛ and ¼ inch thick with the grain. (If the roast is too thick to slice easily, cut it in half horizontally before slicing.)
• Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, meat tenderizer, black pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk until evenly combined and the sugar is dissolved.
• Add the meat to the marinade and toss until all of the pieces are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to a large ziplock bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or overnight. Toss the meat (or flip the bag) once or twice to be sure the meat marinates evenly.
• Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Place a wire rack over each pan. Preheat the oven to 175°F and set two oven racks in the centermost positions.
• Arrange the marinated meat on the wire racks in a single layer. Bake, rotating the pans from front to back and top to bottom midway through, until the meat is dried out, 3 to 4 hours. To determine if the jerky is thoroughly dried out, take a piece out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature. It should be dry to the touch, leather-like in appearance, and chewy but still somewhat tender.
• Store the jerky inside an airtight plastic container, Ziploc bag, or airtight glass jars. Properly dried jerky will keep at room temperature for about one week. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.
• Note: Pop the meat in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours before slicing; it will be easier to cut.
• Note: Meat tenderizer contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down meat tissue. You can find it in the spice section of your supermarket. (I use McCormick.)

UNCLE BILL'S MARINADE FOR BEEF JERKY

Steps:

• If using fresh fresh purchased meat, freeze partially for easy slicing.
• Slice meat approximately 1/8 inch thickness.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together liquid smoke, soy sauce, sesame oil, tempura dipping sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, brown sugar, pancake syrup and black pepper, mix well to blend using a whisk.
• Add beer to mixture and mix gently using a spoon.
• Place sliced meat into marinade and marinate for at least 2 hours and even up to 4 hours.
• Place marinated slices on trays in dehydrator.
• If desired, sprinkle with additional black pepper to suit your own taste.
• The length of time to dehydrate depends on the type of a unit you are using.
• There are units available that have a built-in fan and this reduces the time by almost 50%.
• Generally, the time for dehydration will be from 6 hours to 16 hours.
• Turn the strips of jerky over and change the trays to a different level.
• Continue to dehydrate until slices are crispy, chewy and to your liking.
• Cool and store in glass containers with lid.

UNCLE BILL'S SOY-GINGER MARINADE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients except beer; stir well.
• Now add beer and stir gently so the marinade does not foam too much.
• Prepare steaks,using a knife by scoring any fatty outside areas on steaks.
• This prevents the steaks from curling.
• Place steaks in a casserole dish.
• Pour marinade over and using a fork, punch holes in the steaks so the marinade penetrates the steaks; punch both sides.
• Cover and marinate for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator before cooking.
• You may marinate for a longer period if desired.
• This marinade is also excellent for roasts.
• Barbecue or fry steaks to your desired doneness.
• You can also substitute and use a dry red wine instead of beer.
• Steaks should be about 1 inch in thickness.
• Rib-eye steaks can be marinated for a different flavor, but I do not recommend as the rib eyes are good with some pepper and granulated garlic powder.
• If you are using Chuck Steaks, I suggest that you marinate for at least 24 hours or longer.
• This marinade is excellent to marinate roast beef of your choice.