Spicy Honey BBQ Beef Jerky
Looking for a flavorful snack that hits all the right notes? This Spicy Honey BBQ Beef Jerky is your answer! Combining sweet honey and smoky BBQ sauce with a kick of spices, this jerky is perfect for game days, road trips, or cozy movie nights. It’s quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—and ideal for meal prep. With endless customization options like swapping proteins or adjusting spice levels, this jerky is sure to become a household favorite. Make a big batch and savor delicious bites throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating/Oven drying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef (top round, eye of round, or flank steak)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup vinegar (as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- Slice beef into thin strips (¼ inch thick) against the grain for tenderness.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and BBQ sauce; whisk until blended.
- Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and liquid smoke.
- Place beef strips in a resealable bag or dish; pour marinade over them. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dry with a dehydrator or oven at low temperature (about four hours) until desired chewiness is achieved.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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