Glad to help if I can.
https://www.jerkyholic.com/malaysian/
I roughly followed this, but added things (flavors) I like. Cyan, Ginger Root (powdered), and some red pepper flakes.
It tastes really good, and not too hot.
For a different, maple sweet jerky:
https://www.jerkyholic.com/sweet-maple-pork-jerky/
I ran this one pretty much as stated. I used what syrup I could find, Lite Mrs. Butterworth's.
Then the wife pointed out we have some real Maple syrup (Kirkland Brand). So next time I want to try that to see if I can get a sweeter maple taste.
It's experimenting with flavors you like beyond the basic recipe.
I find putting about 1/2 tsp (teaspoon) of Cyan to a pound of meat (Whole or Ground) gives me an "afterburn" in the throat I like.
Red pepper flakes make little hot spots scattered around the jerky that gives it an eye opener (in a good way).
After racking the jerky and before drying, you can sprinkle on Black Pepper to make it bite back.
I also tend to reduce the salt to some degree. Or sometimes use Lawry's Seasoned Salt in place of plain or Kosher salt. But be aware different coarseness of salt can change the overall saltiness of the final jerky.
If it calls for Soy Sauce, I use low sodium (salt) Soy Sauce.
I basically try to print the recipe, then do notes as to my changes.
For example, I put 1 tsp of cyan in a batch. It took too much beer to eat it. So I reduced it to 1/2 tsp and prefer that.
Back when I started in my late teens, all I did was Salt and Pepper raw beef, and jerked it. (Dried the heck out of it.)
Lately I've been interested in using pork, and I think I prefer it. So now watch for Pork prices to pig up. Pork makes beautiful jerky, and it tastes great, and has a nice tear and chew.
And... it is way more affordable and consistent than beef is. ;)
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/whole-boneless-pork-loin/prod1480504.ip?xid=plp_product_1_2
I finally got a slicer from my Daughter in Washington State. Her Grandmother gave her one and she already had one. So she gave me the extra one.
I cleaned it up, sharpened it up, and it works fine for my use. I think the price on the box was $49.95 when new. If you are patient, and can stand to do a smidgen of labor, an inexpensive slicer will do great 1/4" thick cuts for making jerky.