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Recipe

Homemade Beef Jerky

  • Yield: Makes about 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds very lean beef or venison, trimmed of all fat
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablepoons Emerilís Original Essence

Directions

  • Cut the meat into strips 1-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick, and set aside.
  • In a bowl blend the seasonings. Season the meat strips on one side, then turn and season the second side. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  • Cook the meat until it is completely dried, 6 to 8 hours, turning as needed to dry uniformly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Eat as desired, or keep tightly covered, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
  • Note: If you like crunchy jerky, slice your meat across the grain; if you like it chewy, cut long strips with the grain.

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