Smoked Bourbon Jerky
By Traeger Kitchen
16 Reviews
Take a hike with this wood-fired snack. Marinated in a brown sugar and bourbon mix, then slow-smoked over oak, this jerky packs some serious flavor.
Prep Time
20 Min
Cook Time
6 Hr
Pellets
Apple
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
main
3 Pound | flank steak |
1 Cup | bourbon |
1/2 Cup | brown sugar |
1/4 Cup | Traeger Jerky Rub |
1 | (7 oz) can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce |
3 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
1/2 Cup | apple cider vinegar |
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
Starting from a long end, roll the flank steak into a long tube. Slice crosswise (with the grain) into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Transfer to a large resealable bag.
Ingredients
3 Pound flank steak
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the bourbon, brown sugar, Traeger Jerky Rub, chipotles in adobo, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients
1 Cup bourbon
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1/4 Cup Traeger Jerky Rub
1 (7 oz) can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup apple cider vinegar
Step 3
Pour the marinade into the bag with the steak, massaging through the bag until the meat is evenly coated. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 5
Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
Step 6
Arrange the steak strips on a jerky rack or directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for until the jerky has dried out, but is still pliable, about 6 hours.
06:00
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Step 7
Remove the jerky from the grill and let cool at room temperature, lightly covered, about 1 hour
Step 8
Store in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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