Dr Pepper Jalapeno Smoked Beef Jerky
Our smoked beef jerky is a flavor packed high protein snack. Pieces of beef get marinaded in a bold blend of Dr. Pepper, jalapenos and seasoning. You'll have to make a double batch since you'll go through this so quickly!
Servings: 12
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dr Pepper
- 2 jalapenos thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 3 lb eye round roast thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add all of the marinade ingredients to a small pot on the stove. Stir together until the seasonings have been completely incorporated.2 cups Dr Pepper, 2 jalapenos, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
- Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the marinade cool completely.
- Add the beef to a gallon sized zip-locking bag. Carefully pour in the marinade. Seal the bag completely, squeezing the air out as you go.1 3 lb eye round roast
- Place the bag on a platter, and spread the meat out in the bag so it's flat and completely covered.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, flipping the bag several times so the meat soaks evenly.
- Preheat your smoker to 170 degrees, using a mixture of hickory and cherry wood chips.
- Pat each piece of beef between two paper towels to remove any marinade and dry completely before transferring the strips directly to the smoke racks or to cooling wracks to be set inside the smoker.
- Smoke the meat for 2-4 hours, checking every hour after the first one for done-ness. You want each piece dried evenly, firm but still pliable.
- Remove the cooked jerky to a clean platter and loosely cover it with foil while it 'rests'. The steam will help it retain it's moisture.
- Enjoy your jerky. It makes a great high-protein snack, but don't be surprised if you have to make more than one batch because it gets eaten so quickly. The jerky will last 4-5 days in a sealed tupperware on the counter, or up to two weeks when refrigerated.
Notes
- This is a delicious option for a high protein snack.
- Don't skip letting it rest in foil. Covering it while it cools and rests will help the jerky stay moist.
- The flavor is spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. However if you don't like spicy food at all, you can omit the jalapenos.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1252mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg