Ghostly Hot Beef Jerky

Kick up the heat with this Ghostly Hot Beef Jerky!

 

Ingredients:

2 lbs lean beef sirloin tip, thinly sliced

2/3 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

1/4 cup worcestershire sauce

1 tbs onion powder

1 tbs garlic powder

2 tsp cracked black pepper

1 tsp ghost pepper purée (can substitute ghost pepper powder)

 

 

 

1. Cut each slice of meat into 1-2 inch strips.

2. Mix onion powder, garlic powder and pepper in a small bowl

3. Using a casserole dish, layer each slice flat into the dish and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Cover and place in refrigerator for about an hour.

4. In a sauce pan over medium heat mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar and pineapple juice. Heat until the brown sugar has completely dissolved. Add ghost pepper puree. Refrigerate marinade until cool.

5. Place meat into a large gallon sized bag. Pour cooled marinade over the seasoned meat and seal the bag. Massage the mixture to make sure all of the meat is coated. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

6. Using a smoker, arrange the meat strips flat on the grill. At 180° to 200°, smoke the meat using your favorite soaked hardwood for about 90-120 minutes or to your preferred doneness. (you can usually tell how quickly the meat is dehydrating after about 45 minutes.)

• • • • • • CAUTION: USE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING GHOST PEPPERS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.