Best 3 Homemade Beef Jerky Recipes
Beef Jerky is a beloved snack known for its savory flavor and chewy texture. Preparing this delightful treat at home allows for customization of ingredients, ensuring the perfect blend of spices and seasonings to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy or a bold and spicy variety, creating homemade beef Jerky offers endless possibilities to create a satisfying snack that satisfies your cravings. In this article, we will explore the art of crafting homemade beef Jerky, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient suggestions, and tips to help you achieve Jerky perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a delicious, protein-packed snack that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE BEEF JERKY
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
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
HOMEMADE BEEF JERKY
This is excellent beef jerky and worth the wait! Less expensive than store bought and tastes better. Double the recipe next time and experiment with different spices you like!
Provided by Cindy in PA.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15h
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim all fat off meat.
- Cut steak in to 4 inch strips.
- The steak should be about 1/2 inch thick.
- It's easier to cut meat partially frozen.
- Pound meat lightly, you don't want it too thin.
- Add all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (8 hrs).
- Line cookie sheets with tin foil.
- Place steak strips on sheets, don't overlap meat.
- Set oven at lowest temperature. (150-175°F).
- Bake six hours, turning after three hours.
- Jerky is done when meat is dried out, depending on your oven.
- Worth the wait!
HOMEMADE BEEF JERKY RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Tabatha
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim all fat off meat. Cut steak in to 4 inch strips. The steak should be about 1/2 inch thick. It's easier to cut meat partially frozen. Pound meat lightly, you don't want it too thin. Add the remaining ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Add the steak strips into the marinade and mix well making sure as best possible the steak is fully covered. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8-hours). Line cookie sheets with tin foil. Place steak strips on sheets, don't overlap meat. Set oven at lowest temperature. (150-175°F). Bake 6 hours, turning after three hours. Jerky is done when meat is dried out, depending on your oven. So worth the wait, enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, top round, and eye of round are all good choices for beef jerky. These cuts are lean and have a good amount of marbling, which will help to keep the jerky moist and flavorful.
- Slice the beef against the grain: This will help to make the jerky more tender and easier to chew.
- Marinate the beef for at least 12 hours: This will help to tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but some popular options include soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and black pepper.
- Dehydrate the beef at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the jerky from becoming tough and chewy. The ideal temperature for dehydrating beef jerky is between 145°F and 165°F.
- Store the beef jerky in an airtight container: This will help to keep the jerky fresh and prevent it from becoming moldy. Beef jerky can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Beef jerky is a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect for on-the-go. It is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc, and it is also low in fat and calories. Making beef jerky at home is easy and affordable, and it is a great way to control the ingredients and ensure that your jerky is made with high-quality beef. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious and healthy beef jerky that you can enjoy for weeks to come.
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