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Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a smoked beef jerky recipe for a pellet grill or a smoker like a Traeger grill. You will love this healthy homemade beef jerky!
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Homemade Smoked Beef Jerky

Smoked beef jerky is a favourite! This gluten free beef jerky is bursting with wonderful flavour making it a favourite homemade beef jerky recipe. It is a great recipe for a smoker like a Traeger grill. Read on for all the details for how to make this pellet grilled smoked beef jerky.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoker
Servings: 12 1/4 pound servings (3 lb jerky total)

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine coconut aminos, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, onion, chili powder and black pepper in a large, sealable mixing bowl. Whisk well.
  • Slice steak into ¼” thick slices against the grain. Add to the bowl and seal. Place into the fridge and let marinate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  • After the meat has marinated, remove from the refrigerator and place the slices of meat on a cookie sheet lined with foil and paper towels. Place down one layer of meat, and then add a paper towel layer. Continue this layering until you have placed all of the meat on the baking sheet. Absorbing the extra moisture will help the meat cook more evenly.
  • Set smoker to 165 degrees F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
  • Once preheated, arrange sliced steak directly on the grill grate and smoke for 4 hours.
  • Check to be sure the jerky is done by lifting one end of the meat, if it holds its shape (and is somewhat pliable) the jerky is ready. If it bends too much, place back onto the smoker and check again after 30 minutes.
  • Place on a wire rack lined baking sheet to cool for 30 minutes. Store any leftovers in a ziplock in the fridge.

Notes

  • Oak, hickory, pecan and apple woodchips are good options for jerky

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg

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