By Traeger Kitchen
Traeger Chef Austen Granger knows a thing or two about making jerky. When he bartended, he used to make and sell a variety of flavors along with his cocktails. And he once had to make 400 pounds of jerky for a Traeger event. This easy recipe is one of his favorites and requires no special ingredients.
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2/3 Cup | soy sauce |
2/3 Cup | Worcestershire sauce |
2/3 Cup | teriyaki sauce |
3 Tablespoon | dark corn syrup |
1 Tablespoon | garlic powder |
1 Tablespoon | onion powder |
1 Tablespoon | Sesame Seeds |
1 Tablespoon | brown sugar |
1/4 Teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
Traeger Smoked Beef Jerky
1
Freeze the beef for about 30 minutes; this will make it easier to slice.
2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire, and teriyaki sauce. Add the corn syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, sesame seeds, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper and stir well.
3
Slice the beef thinly (about ¼ inch thick) across the grain for super tender results. (Or, slice with the grain for extra-long slices with a steak-like chew.) Add the beef to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
4
When ready to cook, preheat the Traeger with the lid closed to 175°F (or 180°F if that’s the lowest your grill goes). If available, use Super Smoke.
175 ˚F / 79 ˚C
Super Smoke
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Place a wire rack on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Remove the meat from the marinade and, leaving space between each slice of meat, lay the slices on the rack. Discard the marinade.
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Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grates and smoke until dehydrated, 4 to 5 hours. The finished jerky should look leathery and feel dry but will still be pliant with a chewy, tender bite.
175 ˚F / 79 ˚C
04:00
Super Smoke
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Let the jerky cool completely before storing it airtight in the refrigerator where it will keep for a few weeks.
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