Hot Spicy Jerky Food

SPICY BEEF JERKY

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, hot water, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and Cajun seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute; stir well. Add beef and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight. Remove meat from marinade and rinse with hot water.
• Preheat oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a pan on the bottom of oven to catch drips.
• Place meat strips on a rack about 1 inch apart from each other; dehydrate in the oven for 5 to 6 hours, or until desired consistency is achieved.

MONDO'S HOT & SPICY VENISON JERKY (CAN SUBSTITUTE BEEF)

Steps:

• Cut meat into strips and remove all fat.
• Add all ingredients into ziplock bag and shake well.
• Marinade for 8-24 hours.
• Place on dehydrator.
• Remove after fully dried and place into a clean ziplock.
• For the first 1/2 day keep bag slightly opened so any remaining moisture will evaporate.
• Share with friends and family!

HOT & SPICY JERKY

Steps:

• Prepare meat by cutting into strips 3/4" X 1/2" and as long as you prefer. Cut across grain for tender and lengthwise for chewy. The more consistent you are when cutting the strips the better your jerky will dry evenly. Mix all ingredients in blender except meat and Cayenne. Soak strips of meat in the above mixture and refrigerate for 24-48 hours in a closed container. Shake several times to mix well. Pat dry. Place directly on oven racks that have been covered with tin foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Cook in preheated oven at 160 degrees F for 2-3 hours (with door closed). This kills bacteria, removes a lot of the excess moisture and melts any excess fat. Return hot strips to mixture and refrigerate for another 6-12 hours (remember to shake several times). Pat dry and sprinkle with Cayenne powder. Spread in dehydrator. Set dehydrator at 145 degrees F. The final drying usually takes about another 6-10 hours. Do not over dry (Check every few hours). Jerky should be tough and leathery, not brittle or hard. A real mouth watering HOT treat! If you don't have a dehydrator return jerky to 150 degree F oven for 6-12 hours, leaving door open a little.

SPICY BEEF JERKY

Steps:

• Place the meat in the freezer for an hour or so, until it is very firm—but not frozen—to make slicing easier.
• With a long, sharp knife, cut the meat into diagonal slices less than 1/4 inch thick.
• Lay the slices flat in a large glass or enamel baking dish.
• Combine the red wine, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili sauce and garlic.
• Pour over the meat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 4 hours (overnight works best), turning the slices several times to coat.
• Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry with absorbent paper towels.
• Arrange the slices in a single layer on wire racks (such as those used for cooling cakes and cookies) and set the racks on foil-covered baking sheets (to catch the drips).
• Place in a 175º oven for about 2 or 3 hours, until dry and dark brown, but still pliable.
• Watch it closely; during the last half hour or so the meat can burn quickly.
• Let cool completely, then store airtight.