Spicy Thai Beef Jerky Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 lb. of beef (or any meat type)
• 1 c. of beef stock
• 4 Tb. of lime juice
• 4 Tb. of fish sauce (nam pla)
• 4 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. of mint leaves (loosely packed)
• 1/2 c. of shallots – thinly sliced
• 4 Scallions; sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4″ lengths
• 2 fresh hot chili peppers – seeded and chopped
• 4 tsp. of pepper
• 1 tsp. of cayenne pepper
• 4 tsp. of liquid smoke
• 1/2 c. of soy sauce

Directions:

1. Trim fat and cut strips into 1/4 inch strips.
2. Bring sugar, lime juice, beef stock, and fish sauce to a boil over high heat.
3. Once to a boil, add mint, shallots, scallions and peppers. Cool and strain.
4. Combine the beef stock, other ingredients, meat and cover. Marinade overnight, turning meat periodically.
5. Line oven racks with foil, place meat on top, without touching, prop open oven door for ventilation and dry according to preference. Enjoy!