Difficulty: Beginner
Beef
Dad's Favorite Smoked Jerky
John
Prep Time: 1 hrs
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Difficulty: Beginner
Your new favorite way to make jerky is low and slow on your recteq wood fired grill!
Instructions
- Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets set your recteq to LO(180°F).
- Step 2: Add all seasoning to mixing bowl, mix well and set aside.
- Step 3: Slice eye of round against the grain of the meat, slicing super thin slices. Once all meat is sliced, add it to mixing bowl and toss well until all ingredients are well incorporated. Let meat rest for at least an hour in marinade.
- Step 4: Remove sliced meat and place it on the Mesh Cooking Mats, place the Mesh Cooking Mats inside the recteq. Thickness of the meat slices will determine how long it takes to be fully dehydrated.
- Step 5: Check jerky every 45 minutes, removing pieces of jerky as they finish. Let jerky rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) Worcestershire
- 1/4 cup(s) Soy Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) Cilantro Paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) Garlic Paste
- 1/8 cup(s) Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) Chef John's Soul Powder Rub
- 1 tablespoon(s) Chef Greg's 4 Letter Rub
- 1 tablespoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
- 2 1/2 pound(s) Eye of Round Beef
Tools Needed
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Mesh Cooking Mat
- Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets set your recteq to LO(180°F).
- Step 2: Add all seasoning to mixing bowl, mix well and set aside.
- Step 3: Slice eye of round against the grain of the meat, slicing super thin slices. Once all meat is sliced, add it to mixing bowl and toss well until all ingredients are well incorporated. Let meat rest for at least an hour in marinade.
- Step 4: Remove sliced meat and place it on the Mesh Cooking Mats, place the Mesh Cooking Mats inside the recteq. Thickness of the meat slices will determine how long it takes to be fully dehydrated.
- Step 5: Check jerky every 45 minutes, removing pieces of jerky as they finish. Let jerky rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Chef Pairings
Dad's Favorite Jerky is best served on a fishing trip, along with his favorite sandwiches and beer!