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Original beef jerky

Original Beef Jerky Recipe

There are many exotic tastes and unique seasonings in the beef jerky industry, but sometimes you want your jerky made the traditional way. When the want arises, try our authentic beef jerky recipe. Simple, traditional beef jerky!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Marinade Time: 7 hours
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Jerky
Servings: 5
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Charles
Cost: $5.55

Ingredients


Instructions

  • Trim all fat from the beef, then freeze for 1-2 hours.
  • Slice beef against the grain in long, thin strips no thicker than ¼ inch.
  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a container, add beef, and put in the fridge for 7-24 hours.
  • Remove excess liquid with a paper towel.
  • Dry beef in a food dehydrator at 160 degrees F for 4-8 hours, checking every half hour starting at the 3-hour mark. Remove when jerky bends without breaking.

Nutrition

Serving: 39.8g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 27.6g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 17mg
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