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Soy Curl Jerky

This simple recipe is a nostalgic and meat-free version of a classic beef jerky. It is easily customizable and great to bring out on the trails.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 30 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: camping snack, jerky, simple, snack, soy jerky, trail snacks

Equipment

  • Dehydrator

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup 'beef' stock
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or any neutral flavoured oil
  • 1/4 cup bbq sauce plus extra for basting
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 227 grams soy curls (one package or the Butler soy curls)

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients except the soy curls to a sauce pot and bring to a boil.
  • Place the soy curls into a bowl and once the mixture is boiling pour over the soy curls. Make sure that they are all coated evenly, cover with a cloth and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes check on how soft they have become. They should be just soaked through, but maintain their shape when held up. You can check by cutting one in half to see if the marinade as penetrated through. If not leave for another 5 minutes.
  • Once marinated place the jerky onto dehydrator racks. Save any extra marinade in the fridge to coat them later and/or for another batch.
    * See notes below for stove instructions.
  • Make sure they are spread out well, without any of them touching.
  • Set dehydrator to 135℉ (57℃) and leave for 4 hours.
    After 4 hours check to see if they are drying well and evenly. Brush on some extra marinade, as well as a layer of the bbq sauce. Depending on how dry they are, and how dry you like them, leave for another 1-2 hours.
  • When finished you want them to still have some bend and chew, rather than crisping and cracking.

Notes

*  This recipe can also be made with an oven. Put the marinated soy curls onto a sheet pan and place into a 200℉ (93℃) oven until it is dried and chewy. It should take around an hour in the oven but time will vary based on your oven and humidity where you are, so be sure to keep an eye on it and check it every 10 minutes or so. 
Also feel free to add any of your favourite spices or sauces. This recipe can handle pretty much any flavours you would like, so go ahead and customize it!
If you accidentally over cook them don't worry! You can always rehydrate them again in some stock and bbq sauce and them say out again on the dehydrator or in the oven.