Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method

  • Special Equipment: 1 box fan, 4 paper air-conditioning filters, and 2 bungee cords
  • Trim the flank steak of any excess fat, place in a zip-top bag, and place it in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours in order to firm up.
  • Remove the steak from the freezer and thinly slice the meat with the grain, into long strips.
  • Place the strips of meat along with all of the remaining ingredients into a large, 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag and move around to evenly distribute all of the ingredients.
  • Place the bag into the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the meat from the brine and pat dry.
  • Evenly distribute the strips of meat onto 3 of the air filters, laying them in the grooves and then stacking the filters on top of one another.
  • Top these with 1 empty filter.
  • Next, lay the box fan on its side and lay the filters on top of it.
  • Strap the filters to the fan with 2 bungee cords.
  • Stand the fan upright, plug in and set to medium.
  • Allow the meat dry for 8 to 12 hours.
  • If using a commercial dehydrator, follow the manufacturer's directions.
  • Once dry, store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months.