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    Pipikaula

    Hawaiian-style dried beef jerky, marinated in soy and lightly smoked.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    Hawaiian-style dried beef jerky, marinated in soy and lightly smoked.

    The paniolo’s jerky

    Hawaiian cowboys (‘paniolos’) made this sweet-salty beef jerky — marinated, dried, and lightly smoked to chewy perfection.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper, and liquid smoke.
    2. Marinate the beef slices at least 4 hours or overnight.
    3. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Pat the beef dry and brush with oil.
    4. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake 2 1/2-3 hours, until dry but still pliable.
    5. Cool completely; slice into strips and store in an airtight container.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Slicing with the grain gives that classic chewy bite. Bake low and slow — the beef should bend, not snap.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings6
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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