A little sweeter jerky

[bumblebee]

I tried Alton Browns jerky recipe and I really liked it but my son found it too spicy. Could I add more honey or brown sugar to help make it not so spicy.
This will only be my 2nd try making jerky. Thanks

 

[siege]

Instead of adding more sweet, consider just cutting back on the hot and spicy. It's like customizing a rub receipe, It will also preserve better with out more sweetener. ( like there is ever any left to preserve :-) )

 

[chef jimmyj]

That is an easy fix...Reduce the Black Pepper by 25 to 50% and eliminate the Red Pepper Flakes completely (Ok, maybe just a Pinch for Dad). Instant kid friendly Jerky...JJ

 

[bumblebee]

Thanks, I will try that

 

[crazymoon]

BB, cut back on the spice and add a few swirls of molasses.