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Beer & Honey Mustard Beef Jerky

3 from 2 votes
Marinated in bold beer and sweet honey mustard, these tender beef slices deliver a savoury, tangy burst of flavour with every bite.
COOKING METHOD: Dehydrating
Course Snack
Servings 6
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Prep Time 12 hours
Dehydrating Time 6 hours
Total Time 18 hours

Notable Equipment

  • 1 Dehydrator
  • 1 Meat Tenderizer

Ingredients
  

  • 454 g lean beef
  • ⅔ cup beer, see notes
  • 2 tbsps prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsps honey
  • 1 tsp onion powder or onion salt, see notes
  • ¼ tsp salt omit if using onion salt

Instructions

  • 1. Combine all ingredients (except for beef) in a bowl. Mix well and set aside. 
  • 2. Slice beef into about ¼" thick slices (length does not matter) and lightly tenderize with meat tenderizer. (Tenderize to obtain proper and even thickness, as well as to best allow marinade to soak into the meat)
  • 3. Slice into about 1″ - 2" wide pieces; length to preference.
  • 4. Place meat into container with marinade. Gently stir and fold to ensure all meat is coated with marinade.
  • 5. Let marinate in fridge for 12 hours. Meat will absorb much of the marinade and appear thicker.
  • 6. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (no over lapping).
  • 7. Dehydrate at 160℉ for about 6 hours. When done, meat should be dry but pliable.

Notes

  • Beer: I recommend using a lager - its smooth, crisp flavour complements this recipe perfectly. Pilsners or ales will work as well, but avoid flavoured beers. If you prefer, you can also use alcohol-free beer. Since this marinade contains some alcohol, make sure to dehydrate when you’re able to stay at home and keep an eye on it.
  • Onion Powder vs Onion Salt: Onion powder provides a more concentrated onion flavour; onion salt is a little milder and adds that kick of salt. I prefer using onion powder - but you can use whichever you have on hand. 
  • Dehydrating time may vary (the thickness, water and fat content of the meat, as well as the humidity and altitude of your environment will impact dehydrating time)
  • Using an oven? Click here for directions on how to dehydrate jerky with your oven
  • Storage: When dried and stored properly, your jerky should keep at room temperature for 3-4 weeks, or 6 months in the freezer. Click here for more storage tips to prolong the life of your jerky. 
  • Learn more about dehydrating from our post How to Dehydrate: Learning the Basics

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 16.4gFat: 6.7gSaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 194mgFiber: 0gSugar: 5.8g
Keywords: dehydrated recipe, jerky

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