Jerky is good. Homemade jerky is better. We have all the info you need to make something yummy for your next adventure.
Homemade Jerky
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs thinly-sliced meat (lean meat works best)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoonred pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- Toothpicks
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine garlic, jalapeño, onion powder, black pepper, liquid smoke, red pepper flakes, honey, water and soy sauce. Add meat to marinade and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 175°F. Line bottom shelf of oven with baking sheets and aluminium foil.
Step 3
Place marinated meat in oven to dry for 2 to 4 hours. (Lay directly on oven shelf or hang from shelf using toothpicks.)
