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Teriyaki Jerky Recipe

Published: January 17, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: About 4 hours 30 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Medium Category: Appetizer Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean beef (top round or sirloin)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the beef in the freezer for 30 minutes to make it easier to slice
  2. Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper
  4. Add the beef strips to the marinade and toss to coat evenly
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor
  6. Preheat oven to 175°F (80°C) or use a food dehydrator
  7. Remove beef from marinade and pat dry with paper towels
  8. Arrange beef strips on wire racks or dehydrator trays, making sure they don't overlap
  9. Bake for 3-4 hours, or dehydrate for 6-8 hours, until jerky is dry but still pliable
  10. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container

Special Notes

This homemade teriyaki jerky is much healthier and more flavorful than store-bought versions. The key to tender jerky is slicing the meat against the grain and not over-drying it. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for longer storage. The jerky should bend but not break when done.

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