Chinese Beef Jerky

Serves:

Ingredients:

3 lb Flank steak - or London
Dash freshly ground white
1 1/2 tb Red pepper - crushed
1 1/2 tb Sesame oil
1 1/2 tb Ginger - fresh, minced
6 lg Garlic cloves - minced
4 1/2 tb Dry Sherry
4 1/2 tb Honey
1/2 c Light soy sauce
MARINADE:
broil
pepper

Method:

Cut meat in half lengthwise and slice diagonally crosswise into paper-thin strips 1-1/2 to 2 inches wide and 4 inches long.
Transfer to shallow pan.
Combine marinade ingredients and rub thoroughly into meat.
Arrange meat on racks and let dry at cool room temperature overnight (do not refrigerate).
Preheat oven to 250F.
Line two large baking sheets with foil and set wire rack(s) on top of each.
Arrange meat on racks in single layer.
Bake 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to 175 F and continue drying meat another 40 minutes (meat should be lightly browned but not burned).
Let meat continue to dry on racks at cool room temperature overnight before packing into jars.
Dried meat can be brushed lightly with sesame oil for additional flavor and shine.
Makes 36 pieces or 10 buffet servings.
Bon Appetit, June, 198 1.