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Beef - 6 LBS Eye Round Choice Angus (fat removed, 1/4" thick strips cut with grain)

My Sweet & Spicy Jerky Recipe (simmer 10 minutes, let cool then marinade in fridge 8-9 hours):
1T black pepper
1T chili powder
1T garlic powder
1T onion powder
1T cayenne pepper
1T red pepper chili flakes
1T salt (optional)
1C soy sauce
2C water
1/2C worcestershire sauce
1/4C franks red hot sauce
1/2C honey (up to 1C if you like more sweet)

Directions:
Only fill chimney 1/2 way
Fill smoker with charcoal (lump charcoal has no fillers)
Hot coals on top of charcoal (minion method)
Full water pan...absorbs a ton of energy (heat) before giving it off
5 chunks cherry wood (3 first hour, 2 second hour, flip at 30 minutes intervals)
Maintain 165-180 degrees (aiming 175 degrees)
Place beef directly on clean grates, keeping away from edges
Must Not peek, keep lid closed! Otherwise you Will struggle with temps
6-7 hours