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