Uncle Bill's Marinade For Beef Jerky Recipe

Unlock the secret to unbelievably tender and flavorful jerky with Uncle Bill's marinade! This recipe uses a unique blend of savory and sweet ingredients, including beer for extra tenderness and brown sugar & pancake syrup for a touch of irresistible sweetness. Perfect for beef or turkey, this recipe guarantees a jerky experience that will leave you wanting more. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 300 mins
Calories 1094.6 kcal
Protein 218g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Uncle Bill's Marinade For Beef Jerky

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How to Make Uncle Bill's Marinade For Beef Jerky

  1. Partially freeze fresh meat for easier slicing (about 30-60 minutes).
  2. Slice meat into approximately ⅛ inch thick strips.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together: 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, ¼ cup tempura dipping sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup pancake syrup, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Gently stir in 1 cup beer.
  5. Add sliced meat to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  6. Arrange marinated jerky slices in a single layer on dehydrator trays.
  7. (Optional) Sprinkle with extra black pepper to taste.
  8. Dehydrate according to your dehydrator's instructions. Times vary greatly depending on the unit and desired consistency. Generally, expect 6-16 hours.
  9. For dehydrators with built-in fans, dehydration time may be reduced by approximately 50%.
  10. Flip jerky strips halfway through the dehydration process and rearrange trays for even drying.
  11. Continue dehydrating until jerky is crispy, chewy, and reaches your preferred texture.
  12. Let jerky cool completely.
  13. Store in airtight glass containers at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

347 g

Sugar

246g

Fat

64g

Carbs

27g