Lemon Pepper Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• 3 pounds (1.4 kg) beef top round steak
• 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh or bottled
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

1. Cut meat into 1/8 inch (3 mm) strips against the grain. Remove any visible fat.
2. Pour Worcestershire, liquid smoke and soy sauce into a pot; heat until t e mixture starts to simmer then turn off heat. Add brown sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Set aside.
3. After the mixture has cooled; pour lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder into the cooled mixture and stir properly.
4. Put meat strips into large-size container or bag; pour in the marinade. Marinate meat for 24 hours.
5. Place in a dehydrator and dry jerky at 160°F (71°C) for 6 - 8 hours or until it reaches doneness.