Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky
Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky brings a bold balance of caramelized sweetness, peppery heat, and deep umami from soy and Worcestershire, lifted by tangy pineapple and balsamic. The gentle smokiness rounds it out for a chewy, addictive bite. Pack it for road trips, hikes, game days, or anytime you want a flavorful, protein-rich snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 26
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl or cup. Lightly season the beef with part of this spice blend, reserving the remainder. Place the beef in an airtight plastic container or bowl, and refrigerate.
- 3
Mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, balsamic vinegar, teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke flavoring. Heat until the brown sugar is fully dissolved. Refrigerate the marinade until it is cool.
- 4
Pour the cooled marinade over the seasoned meat, and use your hands to mix and coat it. Seal the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- 5
Place the beef strips on the dehydrator rack, then sprinkle with a bit more of the spice mixture and red pepper flakes. Dry for 5 hours, or until it reaches your preferred dryness.
- Calories 375.88 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 31.28 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 47.73 g 17%
- Total Fat 7.41 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.21 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.58 mg High 26%
- Sodium 2929.72 mg High 127%
- Dietary Fiber 0.72 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 36.72 g --
- Added Sugars 2.92 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 68.51 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 606.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 16.05 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jerky Lover's Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 375.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Liquid Smoke. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky healthy?
- Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 375.88 calories and 31.28 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2929.72 mg (127% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.21 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.92 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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