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Sweet-Smoky Bourbon Beef Jerky
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Sweet-Smoky Bourbon Beef Jerky

This is the snack-board jerky that disappears before the fire is lit: glossy, peppery strips with a deep sweet-smoky backbone and a little bourbon-balsamic shine. Make a batch for the trail, the game, or the person who says they never need another snack.
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Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizers
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Whisk soy sauce, Bourbon Balsamic, Sweet & Smoky Garlic, Bacon Olive Oil, brown sugar, pepper, and chile flakes in a large zip-top bag. Add beef, press out the air, and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
  2. Drain the beef and pat it dry. Arrange strips in a single layer on dehydrator trays or wire racks set over baking sheets.
  3. Dehydrate at 160°F for 4 to 5 hours, or bake at the lowest oven setting until dry, leathery, and still flexible. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

Time: 270 min
Kitchen tip: For the best chew, slice partially frozen beef—it gives you clean, even strips without fighting the knife.

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