Best 4 Jerky Cure And Seasoning Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure and create a finger-licking, mouthwatering jerky that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family? Welcome to the world of jerky curing and seasoning, where creativity meets flavor. Whether you're a seasoned jerky maker or a novice looking to explore new culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect cut of meat, choosing the right cure and seasonings, and mastering the art of dehydrating to achieve the perfect jerky texture. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a journey of flavor and delight.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

JERKY WITH CURE



Jerky With Cure image

I see there I see there are a lot of jerky recipes here but they all seem to lack on thing to make jerky you have to cure it. This helps flavor and tenderises the meat a little more it also lets you "Jerk" the meat. Jerky is easy to make and the rule is marinaded it like how you like your steak and you should not go wrong.

Provided by Tayous1

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P2DT6h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -5 lbs meat, of your choice
1/4 cup salt
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Now you can cut your meat 1/4 thick or you can get it done by the butcher. Take the meat and place it in a bowl or container with a lid as you are going to add liquid to the meat, salt, sugar and vinegar. Now add the salt and sugar to the meat in the container mix well. You can add more salt or sugar if you like it is based on taste if you like your jerky salty then go with more salt then sugar just say in the 1 1/4 cup area with the dry ingredients. After you mix the dry ingredients add the vinegar to it. The vinegar makes any fat you did not cut off loosen up during the curing possess it also makes it easy to pull or cut the fat off before you dehydrate it. Then fill the container with water use cold water as hot water sometimes cooks the meat a little. Stir up the sugar and salt and place in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.
  • After 24 hours is done take the container empty the cure out of it and if you want wash the meat in cold water to get off any extra cure. Add any type of marinade you would like if you like if you like it on your steak add it to your marinade anything from garlic powder, Worcester sauce, soy sauce, liquid smoke, A1 or even Heinz 57! Add what you'd like and let sit for another 24 hours. After that drain off liquid and add to your smoker, dehydrator or oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Sodium 7073.4, Carbohydrate 50, Sugar 50

HOMEMADE BEEF JERKY



Homemade Beef Jerky image

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

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

DRY CURE SOUTHWEST BEEF JERKY



Dry Cure Southwest Beef Jerky image

This was my first experiment with dry cure jerky. It's a peppery jerky with the flavors of chili. The beef sold as "fajita meat" works perfectly for jerky; it's lean and in good-sized slices. Prep time includes seasoning the beef overnight. Serving size is approximate - how much can you eat at one time?

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 lbs sliced lean beef (I use the beef labeled as "fajita meat")

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients and really rub the dry ingredients into the grain of the meat; really get it worked in Cover and marinate overnight.
  • If you have a dehydrator, by all means use it.
  • My oven method: Place aluminum foil on oven rack.
  • Preheat oven to 170 degrees F (that's as low as my oven will go--).
  • Put meat on baking racks then set on the foiled oven rack to dry.
  • Prop the oven door open with an oven mitt to allow moisture to escape.
  • In my oven, it takes about 7 hours for complete drying; slightly less if you use very thin slices (mine are about 1/4 inch thick).

GROUND BEEF JERKY



Ground Beef Jerky image

Instead of a marinade or a dry rub the spice mixture is mixed in with the ground beef, making this jerky slightly different form its more expensive brothers.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Jerky Recipes

Time 5h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons canning salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pound extra lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Stir salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl; add ground beef and mix well.
  • Pass beef mixture through a meat grinder set with the finest blade.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place wire-racks onto baking sheets.
  • Place 1/2 ground beef mixture between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly roll beef mixture to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Remove the top layer of plastic wrap, invert beef mixture onto prepared baking sheet, and remove the bottom layer of plastic wrap. Repeat for remaining beef mixture.
  • Bake beef mixture in the preheated oven with the oven door slightly ajar for 2 1/2 hours. Rotate the baking sheet. Bake until jerky is cooked through, another 3 hours. Remove jerky from oven and cut into strips while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 618.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the right cut of meat is essential for making jerky. Lean meats with minimal fat, such as flank steak, top round, or eye of round, are ideal.
  • The type of cure you use will significantly impact the flavor of your jerky. Experiment with different cures to find one that you like. Popular options include salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • Marinate the meat for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate. The longer you marinate the meat, the more flavorful the jerky will be.
  • When drying the jerky, aim for a temperature between 145°F and 165°F. This will help to prevent the jerky from becoming too dry or tough.
  • Store the jerky in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Properly stored jerky can last for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Making jerky at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious, healthy snacks that are perfect for any occasion. Jerky is a great source of protein, and it's also a low-carb, low-fat food. It's a perfect snack for people who are on the go or who are looking for a healthy alternative to processed snacks. Experiment with different recipes and techniques to find the perfect jerky for your taste.

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