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Whiskey Beef Jerky

Ingredients:
2 pounds (907 g) beef top round
2 cups (473 ml) root beer
1 cup (237 ml) whiskey
1/2 cup (118 ml) molasses
1/2 cup (118 ml) brown sugar
1/2 cup (118 ml) soy sauce
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) liquid smoke
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder
Directions:
1. Place beef in a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze for 1 hour
or until firm enough to slice easily.
2. In a medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients until brown sugar is
dissolved.
3. Remove beef from freezer and slice against the grain into
1/4-inch-thick (0.6-cm) slices.
4. Add beef and marinade to bag, making sure meat is completely
covered with marinade.
5. Close bag and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
6. Drain and discard marinade. Pat all slices of beef with paper
towels.
7. Place beef slices in a single layer on the first tray, leaving space
around each slice for proper drying. Fill trays with remaining beef
slices.
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8. Stack trays on base with the top tray last.
9. Set the dehydrator to 160°F (70°C) for 4 to 8 hours. Start checking
beef for doneness at 4 hours and then every 30 minutes. Jerky
is dry when you can bend it and and the top cracks, but the slice
does not break.
10. Heat oven to 275°F (135°C).
11. Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place jerky in a
single layer, leaving a small space around each slice.
12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Pat dry
with paper towels before storing in an airtight container.
Makes: About 1 pound