It took 36 hours to make the Perfect Beef 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 fat from the eye of round.

Slice the eye of round thinly for perfect jerky texture.

Mix meat with peanut oil and seasonings.

Marinate overnight.

Load racks of marinated jerky into the smoker.

Season with chili and pepper.

Program smoke and drying cycles through the app for perfect results.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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