This homemade beef jerky recipe is a sweet and spicy flavor explosion. The combination of pineapple, honey, bourbon, and scorpion pepper makes for a delicious and addictive snack. The recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your desired level of spiciness.
Ingredients:
Yield: 6-8 servings
1 pound flank steak, sliced into thin strips against the grain
1 cup of pineapple juice
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 cup of bourbon
1 teaspoon of scorpion pepper flakes
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, honey, bourbon, scorpion pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Step 2
Add the flank steak strips to the bowl and toss to coat. Make sure that each piece is evenly coated in the marinade.
Step 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. The longer the meat marinades, the more flavor it will absorb.
Step 4
Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C).
Step 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top of the paper. This will help air circulate around the meat, allowing it to dehydrate properly.
Step 6
Remove the beef strips from the marinade and lay them on the wire rack. Make sure that they are not touching each other, as this can prevent them from dehydrating evenly.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 hours or until the beef is completely dried out and chewy. You can test if the jerky is done by bending a piece – it should bend but not break.
Step 8
Let the jerky cool completely on the wire rack before storing it in an airtight container. You can also store it in the fridge or freezer for longer shelf life.
Step 9
Enjoy your homemade Pineapple Honey Bourbon Scorpion Pepper Beef Jerky!