Sweet & Spicy Beef Brisket

Sweet heat on a tender cut. Lean beef brisket makes a softer jerky than most, and here it's marinated in a sweet and spicy blend: cayenne, black pepper and Tabasco on the hot side, brown sugar, honey and pineapple on the sweet side.

Pepper leads, and a honeyed finish follows to settle things down. The strips are moist, rich and easy to chew, which makes this a comfortable pick for just about anyone in the group.