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Parsnips and Parsimony Beef Jerky Marinade

The long you marinade, the better the flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 handful salt
  • 1/2 cup bottle Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp liquid hickory smoke
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 lbs sirloin steak

Instructions

  1. Freezer beef for at least 1 hour before slicing thin, about 1/4" thick.

  2. Add all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Pour over beef in a large resealable container OR bag. Allow to marinade for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator.

  3. Place beef on dehydrator trays and set temperature for 145°-155°F for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably 6 hours.

  4. Place jerky on baking sheet, making sure piece are not touching, and bake at 275°F for 10 minutes (for 1/4" slices), to reach internal temperature to 160°F

Recipe Notes

Safe food dehydration practice taken from the University of Wisconsin Food Scientists