🥩 Doc's Best Beef Jerky

Ingredients:

2 pounds lean beef (Top round, London broil, or similar cuts are ideal)
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste for spiciness)
1/4 teaspoon curing salt (optional, but helps preserve the jerky and maintain color)
Instructions:
Prepare the Beef: Partially freeze the beef for 1-2 hours to make slicing easier. Slice the beef into thin strips, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. For tender jerky, cut against the grain; for a chewier texture, slice with the grain.