Smoked Beef Jerky is a wonderfully healthy snack, super simple to make, and so so worth if for the end result. Just make enough that you can enjoy it as long as you intend to :)
Thin slice the meat, ensuring any fat and silverskin are trimmed off. Set aside.
Add all marinade ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat, stir occasionally, until liquid is heated and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
After the marinade has had time to cool, place the sliced beef in a ziploc bag or a waterproof container. Pour marinade over the beef, cover, and set in a fridge for 12-24 hours.
Preheat your smoker to 170 degrees. Carefully add marinated meat slices to smoker grates, ensuring the meat strips aren't touching eachother. Let smoke for 2 hours.
At the two hour mark, check for doneness. If done, remove jerky from smoker and place immediately in a plastic bag. Flip any pieces that need turned over to ensure doneness. Check every 30 minutes until all the jerky is fully cooked. The plastic bag helps soften the jerky without re-hydrating it, leaving it the perfect texture for eating.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 5 oz
Calories: 321 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 145 mg
Sugar: 0.3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
Reviews
Caz on 2025-12-21 (5 stars): Yum yum yum. I added pepper to my batch cause I like peppered jerky. Turned out soooooooooo good!!
snowking8 on 2025-12-21 (5 stars): Followed the recipe, super delicious!!! Thanks Cam.
