Zesty Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons Creole-style seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence®)
• 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®)
• 1 (2.5 pound) London broil, thinly sliced

Step 1

Whisk together the soy sauce, hot water, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and Cajun seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Pop it in the microwave for about a minute, then give it a good stir. Add the beef strips and toss them around until they're fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours, or overnight if you can.

Step 2

When you’re ready to cook, take the meat out of the marinade and rinse it off with hot water to remove any excess seasoning. Preheat your oven to 160°F (70°C) and place a pan on the bottom rack to catch any drips. Arrange the beef strips on a wire rack, making sure they don’t touch so the air can circulate.

Step 3

Pop the rack into the oven and let the beef dry out for 5 to 6 hours, or until it’s as chewy as you like. Keep an eye on it towards the end to make sure it doesn’t get too dry. Once done, let it cool a bit, then enjoy your homemade zesty jerky!