Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky

Name: Jerky Lover’s Sweet, Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.33 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 5 tbsp Liquid Smoke; 1 tbsp Onion Powder; 0.5 cup Pineapple Juice; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 lb Sirloin Steak; 0.67 cup Soy Sauce; 0.25 cup Teriyaki Sauce; 0.25 cup Worcestershire Sauce

Snack 🍿 American High-Protein 💪

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

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.