Name: Sweet and Spicy Jerky
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. brewed strong coffee -; 1 1/2 c. Coca-Cola® -; 2 whole star anise pods -; 2 c. soy sauce -; 1/2 c. Asian fish sauce -; 1/2 c. fresh lime juice -; 1/4 c. sambal oelek -; 2 lb. trimmed beef top round or bottom round -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Sweet and Spicy Jerky

1. 1 1/2 c. brewed strong coffee -

2. 1 1/2 c. Coca-Cola® -

3. 2 whole star anise pods -

4. 2 c. soy sauce -

5. 1/2 c. Asian fish sauce -

6. 1/2 c. fresh lime juice -

7. 1/4 c. sambal oelek -

8. 2 lb. trimmed beef top round or bottom round -

How to cook deliciously - Sweet and Spicy Jerky

1. Stage

Make the marinade: In a saucepan, boil the coffee, Coca-Cola, and star anise until reduced by half, 10 minutes; pour into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring often. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sambal oelek and stir well.

2. Stage

Prepare the meat: Cut the beef into 1/4-inch-thick slices, either with or against the grain.

3. Stage

Marinate the meat: Add the beef to the marinade, a few slices at a time, stirring well to coat each slice with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.

4. Stage

Dry the meat: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Set a large wire rack on each of 3 large rimmed baking sheets. Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the beef on the racks, leaving 1/4 inch between slices. Bake for about 4 hours, until the jerky is firm and almost completely dry, but still chewy. Let cool completely on the racks before serving.