Chinese Beef Jerky Recipe

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Chinese Beef Jerky Recipe

Cooking Time : 40 min.
Preparation Time : 20 min.

Yields 36 Pieces

Ingredients for making Chinese Beef Jerky Recipe

3 lb flank steak or london broil
1/2 c light soya sauce
4 1/2 c dry sherry
6 ea garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tb ginger, fresh, minced
1 1/2 tb red pepper, crushed
1 1/2 tb sesame oil
1 ds pepper

Method for preparing Chinese Beef Jerky Recipe

1. Cut meat in half, lengthwise and slice diagonally crosswise into paper thin strips 1 1/2" to 2" wide and 4" long. Transfer to a shallow pan.

2. Combine marinade ingredients and rub thoroughly into meat. Arrange meat on racks and let dry at cool room temperature overnight (do not refrigerate).

3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line two large baking sheets with foil and set wire racks on top of each baking sheet. Arrange meat on racks in single layer. Bake 30 minutes.

4. Reduce heat to 175 degrees and continue to dry meat another 40 minutes. Meat should be lightly brown, but not burnt. Let meat contrinue to dry on racks at cool room temperature overnight before packing into jars.

5. Dried meat can be brushed lightly with sesame oil for additional flavor and shine.