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Here’s a step-by-step guide to making beef jerky at home:

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🔪 1.

Choose the Right Cut of Beef

Use a lean cut with little to no fat. Fat doesn’t dehydrate well and can spoil.

Great choices include: Top round (London broil)

Bottom round

Eye of round

Sirloin tip

Flank steak (if you like a chewier jerky)

🧊 2.

Trim & Freeze Slightly

Trim off any visible fat.

Freeze the beef for 1–2 hours — this firms it up and makes it easier to slice thinly.

🔪 3.

Slice the Meat

Cut into ⅛” to ¼” thick strips.

Slice with the grain for chewier jerky or against the grain for more tender jerky.

🥣 4.

Marinate (Optional but Recommended)

Prepare a marinade for flavor and tenderness. A basic marinade includes:

Soy sauce (salty base)

Worcestershire sauce

Liquid smoke (optional)

Brown sugar or honey (sweetness)

Garlic/onion powder

Crushed red pepper or hot sauce (heat)

Marinate 6–24 hours in the fridge in a zip-top bag or covered dish.

🧽 5.

Drain & Pat Dry

Remove strips from marinade.

Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid (helps speed drying and avoids sticky jerky).

🔥 6.

Dehydrate

You can use a dehydrator, oven, or smoker:

▪️ Dehydrator:

Set to 160°F (71°C), dry for 4–8 hours, depending on thickness and desired texture.

▪️ Oven:

Set to 160–175°F or the lowest setting.

Prop door open slightly to allow moisture to escape.

Use a wire rack over a baking sheet.

Dry for 4–6 hours, flipping halfway.

▪️ Smoker:

Great for adding flavor. Keep temp around 160°F and monitor for doneness.

🧪 7.

Check for Doneness

Jerky is done when:

It’s dry but still slightly pliable (not brittle).

It cracks but doesn’t break when bent.

🧊 8.

Cool & Store

Let jerky cool completely.

Store in airtight containers:

Room temp: up to 1 week.

Fridge: 2–3 weeks.

Freezer: 2–3 months.

Course🥨Snack

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥩Jerky

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Outdoor Activities

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 6h

Created 47 weeks ago

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