How to make Beef Jerky - Step by Step Tutorial | Wild Country Original Jerky

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked salt

Smoked paprika adds flavor without liquid.

Trim the top round beef of all fat.

Cut off the top flap of the beef for use in burgers.

Place the trimmed beef in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm it up for slicing.

Slice the beef into thin strips using a slicer after firming it up in the freezer.

Place the sliced beef into a vacuum tumbler with seasoning and some ice.

Turn on the vacuum to remove air from the tumbler, allowing the marinade to penetrate the meat.

Tumble the beef in the vacuum tumbler for about 20 minutes.

Remove the beef from the tumbler and lay it out on jerky screens for drying.

Dehydrate the beef for about 4 hours, checking periodically.

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