re: Homemade Beef Jerky

I think that Jerky should be individual to your taste...almost like gumbo. But I like to marinade mine for 2-3 days in a heavy dales/mores, mustard, and hot sauce based marinade. Then hit it with garlic powder, black pepper and red cracked pepper as I take it out if the marinade and lay it on the rack.

I keep it simple on the ingredients. But if you like it sweeter...then add some brown suga. If you like it to burn your arse...then use some use some red pepper...if you like it to have a spicy pickled taste then use a jar of jalapeño juice in your marinade..... I've tried a lot of varieties and I eat every last piece of every batch cause it's hard to mess up but my friends and family always like the simple route the most.