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Asian Spiced Beef Jerky Recipe

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Ingredients

3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick, crushed
One 1-lb sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick, sliced lengthwise with the grain 1/8 inch thick
1/4 c granulated sugar
5 allspice berries
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Asian sesame oil
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsps crushed red pepper
1/2 c soy sauce
2 tsps finely grated ginger
1/4 c packed dark brown sugar

Directions

Step #1 In a small skillet, toast the coriander, allspice & cinnamon stick over moderate heat, shaking the pan frequently, until fragrant, about 2 mins.
Step #2 Transfer to a plate & let cool.
Step #3 Transfer to a spice grinder & grind to a powder.
Step #4 Add the crushed red pepper to the skillet & toast over moderate heat, stirring, for 20 seconds.
Step #5 Scrape the red pepper onto a plate to cool.
Step #6 In a medium saucepan, mix the soy sauce with the granulated sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce & salt & cook over low heat/flame, brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugars.
Step #7 Stir in the ground spices, garlic, crushed red pepper, ginger & sesame oil.
Step #8 Transfer to a medium bowl & let cool.
Step #9 Preheat the oven to 225°.
Step #10 Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with foil wrap & set a wire rack in each one.
Step #11 Add the meat to the seasoning sauce & toss to coat the slices.
Step #12 Spread the sliced meat on the racks in a single layer.
Step #13 Using a pastry brush, dab the meat with some of solids from the seasoning sauce.
Step #14 Bake the meat on the lower & middle racks of the oven for 2 hrs, or until dry but slightly pliable; switch the pans halfway through the cooking time.
Step #15 Let the beef jerky cool for 20 mins.
Step #16 Make Ahead: The beef jerky can be put in the fridged in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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