The Best Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

Makes 12 to 14 pieces

12 hrs + 3–4 hrs (mostly marinating)

Thin-sliced beef eye of round marinated in a sweet-savory mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices, then low-oven dried until chewy and leather-like.

prepLine two baking sheets with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over each
prepPreheat oven to 175°F / 79°C; set two racks in the centermost positions
1 (3-lb / 1.4 kg) eye of round roast, trimmed of fat and silver skin	Slice meat ⅛–¼ in / 3–6 mm thick with the grain	Toss meat in marinade, chill 12 hrs or overnight	Arrange on racks; bake 175°F / 79°C, 3–4 hrs, rotating midway
1 cup / 200 g packed dark brown sugar	Whisk marinade until sugar dissolves
1 cup / 240 ml soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon unseasoned meat tenderizer
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

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