Beef Jerky | The Easy Way

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 excess fat from the eye of round beef using a sharp knife.

Place trimmed beef on a wire rack and put it in the freezer for about 1.5 hours to stiffen.

Slice the beef into quarter-inch strips using a deli slicer, slicing with the grain for a chewier texture.

Prepare the marinade by mixing 2 cups of cold water with 2 packs of seasoning and 2 packs of jerky cure from PS Seasoning.

Coat the beef strips in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are covered.

Place the marinated beef strips in a large two and a half gallon bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.

Refrigerate the marinated beef for 12 hours.

After marinating, load the beef strips onto the smoker racks, ensuring there is a quarter inch space between pieces.

Set the smoker to 140°F and dry the jerky for about 1 to 1.5 hours without adding smoke initially.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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