Teriyaki Beef Jerky

Today I decided to break out of my normal beef jerky routine and try a new recipe.  I found this one on a blog site and gave it a shot.  The results were a mild teriyaki flavor that was quite tasty.  I will definitely make this recipe again.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled and minced
¼ cup scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 lbs. of lean beef

Directions
Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or Ziploc bag and refrigerate while you prepare the beef.

Trim all the fat, gristle, and silver skin from the meat. Slice into thin strips (1/8" to 1/4" thick), against the grain. Add meat to the marinade and mix well. Store the meat in the fridge for about 12-24 hrs.

Preheat the smoker to 180°F  and allow to temperature to stabilize.  Remove the beef slices from the marinade and spread the strips in a single layer on a jerky rack. Make sure the beef strips don't overlap and have a little space between them to enable good air circulation.

Smoke the beef jerky for 3 to 5 hours or until preferred texture is achieved (Thicker strips may take longer).