Best 3 Cranberry Beef Jerky Recipes

Cranberry beef jerky is a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. Made with lean beef, cranberries, and a variety of spices, this jerky is packed with flavor and nutrients. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a more substantial meal, cranberry beef jerky is a great option. With so many different recipes available, you are sure to find one that you love.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY BEEF JERKY

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I was experiencing with dehydrating cranberries and discovered the 2 flavors combined was excellent! The red pepper give it a "kick"!

Provided by Kathy Strain

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h30m

Yield 5 4oz servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 lbs london broil beef, sliced
1 cup teriyaki marinade
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons garlic granules
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Combine last 7 ingredients and mix well.
You can dehydrate your own cranberries or buy pre-packaged.
Add beef and marinate for 24 hours covered in refridgerator.
Dehydrate on dehydrator or in oven at 200 degrees.
Jerky is done when snaps back from bend.
Approx.
oven/dehydrator time varies, but around 8-10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 2319.6, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 51.8, Protein 42.3

SWEN'S SMOKEHOUSE BEEF JERKY

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While messing around one night trying to figure out a new recipe my husband created this and everyone loved it!

Provided by Kristian and Emily's Mommy

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Jerky Recipes

Time 14h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups soy sauce
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup cranberry-grape juice
1 cup teriyaki sauce (such as Soy Vay®)
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
2 tablespoons steak sauce (such as A1®)
1 cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/4 inch slices against the grain
4 cups wood chips, or as needed

Steps:

Whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cranberry-grape juice, teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, steak sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the flank steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours.
Remove the flank steak from the marinade and wipe off the excess. Place the flank steak onto the wire racks of the smoker. It is ok if the meat is touching, but to not stack.
Place the racks into a smoker, and smoke according to manufacturer's directions, using 4 pans of wood chips (1 pan per hour) until the jerky has dried and will break when bent, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 5422.6 mg, Sugar 40 g

HOMEMADE BEEF JERKY

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Thanks to a new wave of modern day cave-people, eating healthy, high-protein snacks is all the rage, and while you can find many artisan brands out there, making your own is fun, easy, and using this method, relatively quick. Have your butcher slice the beef for you.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Jerky Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¾ cup Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika, or to taste
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 pounds beef top round, thinly sliced

Steps:

Whisk Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, paprika, honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl. Add beef to bowl and turn to coat beef completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.
Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over the foil.
Transfer beef to paper towels to dry. Discard marinade. Arrange beef slices in a single layer on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet.
Bake beef in the preheated oven until dry and leathery, 3 to 4 hours. Cut with scissors into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2178.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

Choose high-quality beef: For the best results, use lean beef cuts with minimal marbling, such as flank steak or top round.
Slice the beef against the grain: This will help tenderize the meat and make it easier to chew.
Marinate the beef for at least 4 hours, or overnight: This will help infuse the meat with flavor and make it more tender.
Use a dehydrator or oven to dry the beef: A dehydrator is the best option for making beef jerky, as it allows you to control the temperature and humidity. However, you can also use an oven set to its lowest temperature.
Store the beef jerky properly: Once the beef jerky is dry, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will last for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Cranberry beef jerky is a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for on-the-go. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make your own cranberry beef jerky at home. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give cranberry beef jerky a try.