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Coffee Break Smoked Beef Jerky

Coffee Break Smoked Beef Jerky

By Traeger Kitchen

Forget ordinary store-bought jerky and Traeger extraordinary-flavored high protein snacks by infusing hardwood smoke. Wood-fired Traeger coffee jerky has heartily unmatched flavor.

Prep Time

8 Hours

Cook Time

5 Hours

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of people serving

4

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1 Cup Strong Brewed Coffee or Espresso, cold
1 Cup Cola
1/2 Cup soy sauce
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 Cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Morton Tender Quick Home Meat Cure
1 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon hot sauce
2 Pound trimmed beef top or bottom round, sirloin tip or flank steak

Step

  • 1

    Plan ahead! This recipe requires marinating time overnight. In a mixing bowl, combine the coffee, cola, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, curing salt (if using), pepper, and hot sauce.

  • 2

    With a sharp knife, slice the beef into 1/4” thick slices against the grain. (This is easier if the meat is partially frozen.)

  • 3

    Trim any fat or connective tissue.

  • 4

    Put the beef slices in a large resealable plastic bag.

  • 5

    Pour the marinade mixture over the beef, and massage the bag so that all the slices get coated with the marinade.

  • 6

    Seal the bag and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.

  • 7

    When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 8

    Remove the beef from the marinade and discard the marinade.

  • 9

    Dry the beef slices between paper towels. Arrange the meat in a single layer directly on the grill grate.

  • 10

    Smoke for 4 to 5 hours, or until the jerky is dry but still chewy and somewhat pliant when you bend a piece.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    05:00

    Super Smoke

  • 11

    Transfer to a resealable plastic bag while the jerky's still warm.

  • 12

    Let the jerky rest for an hour at room temperature.

  • 13

    Squeeze any air from the bag, and refrigerate the jerky. It will keep for several weeks. Enjoy!

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