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Bulgogi Beef Jerky

Bulgogi Beef Jerky: Irresistibly Smoky & Customizable Snack

Bulgogi Beef Jerky is a delicious, protein-packed snack that can be customized to your taste with varying spice levels and sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Asian Pear Ripe pear works in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Or Sriracha to taste
Beef
  • 1 pound Lean Beef Cuts Top round, bottom round, or eye of round
Smoking
  • 1 cup Wood Pellets Hickory, Maple, Cherry

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by selecting lean beef cuts like top or bottom round, and slice them into strips roughly ⅛ to ¼ inch thick.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and gochujang until well combined.
  3. Fully coat the beef strips in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat your smoker to a low temperature of about 160°F (71°C).
  5. Remove the beef strips from the refrigerator and shake off excess marinade, then lay them on the smoker racks.
  6. Smoke the beef strips for approximately 3 hours, checking for doneness.
  7. After smoking, let the jerky cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 28gramsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the spice levels and sweetness to your taste. Enjoy the jerky cold, or warm it slightly in a dehydrator before serving.

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