Description
This Dr. Pepper Jalapeño Beef Jerky recipe combines the sweetness of Dr. Pepper soda with savory soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a kick of spice from jalapeños. Easy to make at home and perfect for snacking or as a protein-packed treat.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds optional)
Beef:
- 2 pounds lean beef (top round or flank steak), thinly sliced against the grain
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine Dr. Pepper, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and sliced jalapeños. Mix until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate Beef: Add sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Dehydrate Beef: Preheat oven to 170°F or dehydrator to 160°F. Arrange beef on wire racks over baking sheets. Pat dry with paper towels and dry in the oven for 4-6 hours, flipping halfway through.
- Cool and Store: Let jerky cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra heat, include jalapeño seeds or red pepper flakes.
- Jerky can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
