Mesquite Smoked Jerky

Rating: 4.83 stars
35 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 30
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

This jerky tastes just like the store bought kind. If you like those kinds, you'll enjoy this very much. Use Hickory smoked flavoring instead, if you'd like.

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prep:
30 mins
cook:
8 hrs
total:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 ounces
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a shallow glass baking dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic, and salt. Lay the meat strips in the liquid in a single layer. Cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

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  • Arrange strips of beef in a dehydrator, and let dry for 6 hours, or to desired dryness.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
448 calories; protein 26.8g; carbohydrates 33.5g; fat 23.2g; cholesterol 69.2mg; sodium 3817.3mg. Full Nutrition
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Melanie Blank
Rating: 5 stars
12/02/2003
This was my first attempt at jerky and the family really liked it. I would suggest using garlic powder though instead of minced garlic. The minced leaves little clumps of garlic on your meat. Read More
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(61)
35 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 30
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Melanie Blank
Rating: 5 stars
12/02/2003
This was my first attempt at jerky and the family really liked it. I would suggest using garlic powder though instead of minced garlic. The minced leaves little clumps of garlic on your meat. Read More
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Michael D.
Rating: 5 stars
03/15/2011
Made this exactly as written (I believe if you are going to rate something you must make it that way). Great flavor, however I like peppered jerky, next time I will add lots of pepper. First to the marinade, then again after I put it on the racks. All in all, a great starter to model to your own taste. Read More
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funfastfish
Rating: 5 stars
05/10/2008
This was very good - I smoked the meat in a real smoker which added even more flavor - YUM!!! Read More
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heddomarie
Rating: 5 stars
01/18/2011
my husband and I have tried a few recipes this was by far our favorite.. great flavor and smells awesome while it's dehydrating. Read More
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greenecook
Rating: 5 stars
01/12/2009
i doubled the recipe and used venison and it was out of sight!!!! Read More
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Becky E.
Rating: 5 stars
07/11/2006
I'm not quite sure how it tastes yet (I'll update as it's done) but the smell of it is heavenly. It was very easy to put together and now the hard part is waiting for it to cook! Update: Absolutely love it. Didn't change a thing and it's wonderful. The flavor is great but I wouldn't call it the "store bought" taste. Read More
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Shannon Pedigo Skaggs
Rating: 4 stars
12/19/2011
Great recipe but I found the soy sauce salt overpowering. Next time I'll omit the sale cut down the soy & add in some hot sauce. Read More
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sningram
Rating: 4 stars
03/30/2013
My husband used this recipe and liked it overall. He advises following the recipe directions to the letter to ensure the best outcome. Read More
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Christopher
Rating: 5 stars
12/21/2020
This is my go to marinade to make beef jerky very simple to make. I have tried different options instead of using 1 tablespoon of paprika I put 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. I’ve also sprinkled fresh ground pepper as well. Read More
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