Jerky Lover's Jerky - Sweet, Hot and Spicy!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper or to taste
• 1 pound sirloin tip lean beef, sliced into 1/8 inch strips
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 5 tablespoons flavoring liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste, optional