Making jerky isn’t just about drying out meat, it’s a meticulous process that every homesteader needs to know. From picking the right kind of meat to curing it, down to which process you’ll be using to make it. It’s something that has to be carefully done and there are certain s...
Learn how to make beef jerky at home using a simple four step process! Included are recipes for beef, deer, elk, and pork jerky that will get you off to a great start!
Mix all ingredients except the jerky base (meat, tofu, etc.) in a 1-gallon, resealable plastic freezer bag. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes, then add the meat, veggie, or tofu strips and mix them around so they get completely coated with the marinade. Remove as much air as ...
While you don’t want jerky that is completely dry as a bone, I recommend marinating your protein before smoking it. After it has marinated, let it smoke for a few hours on low heat to make sure it is cooked all the way. With beef, you may opt to skip the marinating process and j...
brown sugar or pineapple juice to the marinade. For a spicy jerky, add some ground red pepper or Tabasco sauce to the marinade. For a smoky-flavored jerky, add liquid smoke. Jerky can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. You can substitute sliced beef or salmon for the...
How long should you marinate beef for jerky? You should let the beef strips marinate in your favorite marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight before smoking them. This will ensure that your beef jerky is flavorful and delicious!
Now it's time to make the marinade. Combine the garlic powder, salt, sugar, beef stock, minced onion, andBBQ sauce. Step 4 (Optional) Load up your injector and inject half the marinade into several tri tip parts to infuse the meat while it cooks. I inject in a grid pattern. ...
Make a Marinade There are three essential elements to a jerky: salt (which provides, well, saltiness, but also brings out the flavor of the meat), pepper (for spiciness), and vinegar (which concentrates high levels of flavor in the beef). You can use any kind of vinegar you want, thou...
Make Venison Jerky After a successful hunting season, one of the first things you probably ask yourself is what to do with all the venison. A good option is to try making venison jerky. Jerky is a lightweight, dried meat product that makes a great snack for campers, backpackers, or ...
In Sonora, wheat flour tortillas and traditional Mexican Machaca come together to make burritas. They are an everyday type of taco there. Machaca in its traditional form is the Mexican equivalent of beef jerky. It is basically beef that has been marinated, cooked, shredded and dried. The ...