Directions:
- Choose lean beef only, as fat goes rancid when making jerky.
- Remove all fat from meat.
- Beef top round, flank steak and rump work well.
- To make jerky that isn't hard to chew, slice across the grain no more than 1/4 thick and don't overdry it.
- If you freeze meat for a short time, not until it is frozen solid, but just until ice crystals form and meat can still be pierced easily with the point of a knife, then it will be easier to slice thinly.
- You can also use an electric slicer (Rival or Chef's Choice make home type slicers if you'll be making a lot of jerky).
- Combine ingredients and marinate meat in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Be sure marinade gets between the slices and covers the meat.
- Drain liquid and place in smoker, oven, or food dehydrator at 160-180°F. Turn when dripping stops.
- They are ready when jerky is dry enough to easily break off a portion, but still has enough resilience to crack when bent, but not break (4-8 hours). It should not be tough and leathery.
- It's important to store jerky away from humidity.
- Let cool completely before packaging.
- Seal up in Food Saver bags, canning jars or use Press-N-Seal or aluminum foil to keep away air and humidity.
- If you won't be using right away, store in the refrigerator to preserve freshness longer, but jerky can be kept without refrigeration.
- Note:
- Sodium Nitrate (curing salt) can be used to enhance preservative qualities, but is not required.
- If used, add 3/4 teaspoon to the above recipe or follow directions on package.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 40.65 Kcal (170 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 11.27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.25g | 2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.02mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 53.16mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 115.08mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.62g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.15g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Protein | 5.31g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 6.2mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 144.44 Kcal (605 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 40.06 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.45g | 2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 53.37mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 188.92mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 408.98mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.75g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 4.07g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Protein | 18.85g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 22.1mg | 1% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.
Try this similar recipes
-
Mesquite Smoked Texas Brisket
Beef brisket, trimmed, Dark brown sugar, Chili powder and 31 more.. -
Texas-Style Smoked Brisket
Beef brisket, trimmed, Dark brown sugar, Chili powder and 28 more.. -
Chef John's Ranch Dressing
Mayonnaise, Sour cream, Buttermilk and 10 more.. -
Hot and Spicy Cocktail Nuts
Butter, Worcestershire sauce, Paprika, Hot pepper sauce and 6 more.. -
Magnificent 7 Cheeses And Macaroni
Elbow macaroni , cooked per package instructions, makes a... and 22 more.. -
Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs
Paprika, Salt, Onion powder, Fresh ground black pepper and 3 more.. -
Fall to Your Knees Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroni, Velveeta cheese, cut into 1-inch squares and 18 more.. -
Dash Riprock's Real Halifax Donair
Ground beef, Salt, Flour, Ground oregano, Garlic powder and 8 more.. -
Quick and Easy Hush Puppies
Dry corn muffin mix (such as jiffy), Salt, Garlic powder and 8 more.. -
Orange Cilantro Rice
Butter, Diced onion, Uncooked long grain white rice and 9 more.. -
Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Elk Backstrap
Elk loin (backstrap), cut into 2 oz pieces and 6 more.. -
Mojo Walleye
Walleyed pike fillet, Lemon juice, Salt, Sugar and 6 more..
Also Try
Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
