JERKY RECIPES

Make sweet-savory teriyaki beef jerky with an illustrated method, ingredients, and Grillin With Dad’s step-by-step video. Includes a clear USDA heating checkpoint before drying.

A pepper-forward beef jerky recipe built around a simple overnight marinade and dehydrator method.

The classic flavors of sweet honey, savory soy, and punchy garlic come together in this homemade jerky recipe that’s approachable for any home cook. Marinating overnight and following practical safety steps, you’ll create chewy, flavorful strips that truly taste like your own work—no fancy equipment or mystery additives needed.

Blending fresh coffee and brown sugar in your marinade brings out a deep, roasty sweetness that energizes beef jerky—comforting, unexpected, and completely achievable.