Black Pepper Jerky
Active Time
30 MIN
Total Time
10 HR
Yield
Serves : Makes about 3/4 pound
By Rachel Graville
June 2010

This classic jerky gets a double dose of peppery flavor from both cracked peppercorns in the marinade and coarsely ground peppercorns on top.    More Tasty Snacks  The Basics of Jerky  

Ingredients

  • 3 cups amber ale or lager
  • 2 cups soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns, plus 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, for sprinkling before drying the meat
  • 2 pounds trimmed beef top round or bottom round, about 1 1/2 inches thick

How to Make It

Step 1    Dry the Meat:

In a large bowl, combine the ale or lager with the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and the cracked black peppercorns.

Step 2    Dry the Meat:

Cut the beef into 1/4-inch-thick slices, either with or against the grain.

Step 3    Dry the Meat:

Add the beef to the marinade, a few slices at a time, stirring well to coat each slice with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.

Step 4    Dry the Meat:

Preheat the oven to 200°. Set a large wire rack on each of 3 large rimmed baking sheets. Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the beef on the racks, leaving 1/4 inch between slices. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper. Bake for about 4 hours, until the jerky is firm and almost completely dry, but still chewy. Let cool completely on the racks before serving.

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