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Feb 5, 2024 · Save money and make your own homemade beef jerky with this easy Ground Beef Jerky! This recipe uses just a few ingredients, has a nice sweet and spicy flavor, and is a favorite for high-protein snacking on the go. This recipe is made in the oven and does not need any a dehydrator or any special jerky-making equipment.
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- Choosing The Meat
- The Seasonings
- Mixing The Jerky
- Making The Jerky Strips
- Drying The Jerky
- Testing The Jerky
- Storing Jerky
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Start with ground meat that is 10% fat at the most. I chose 93/7 grass fed beef when making this recipe.You want some fat so the jerky stays together, but not too much because then it will spoil faster. This recipe would also work great with ground bison or deer.I'm definitely going to make a batch with some ground deer after this hunting season.
I love that this recipe is very simple and doesn't have too many ingredients. That makes it easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients already in your kitchen. These amazing looking banana peppers were picked up at the supermarket the other day. Right now they have A LOT of cool peppers that I picked up and have been making a bunch ...
Let's mix this great ground beef with those amazing flavors and seasonings. Add the chopped peppers and other ingredients to your 1lb of lean ground beef in a bowl.I always make sure I use curing saltwhen making jerky to make sure any bacteria is killed and it also adds that traditional 'jerky' flavor and color. Using a food safe glove, mix the ing...
There are several different ways to turn your ground beef into nice easy to eat jerky strips. I chose to use my Jerky Cannon to make this jerky. I love this thing, it makes it very easy and the strips are always uniformly the same size. Start by adding the meat into the jerky cannon little by little. The key is to make sure there is no air inside t...
As I mentioned before, I used my Excalibur Dehydrator when making this jerky. I dried it for 3 hours at 165°F and 1 hour at 145°F. The jerky was a tiny bit over done, maybe by 30 minutes or so. It was still AMAZING tasting though! The banana peppers really gave this jerky a real kick.An original jerky flavor at first followed by a strong heat towar...
To test to see if the jerky is finished, bend it with your fingers. It should bend a good amount without breaking in half.If it is brittle, it is overdone. This jerky was a little overdone. It cracked and did not bend as much as I normally like. It over dried by much, so still a great result. Adding Corn Syrup Solids will also help the jerky be mor...
To make the jerky last as long as possible, curing salt will really help along with keeping in air tight containers. I have put together a page on storing jerky and steps you can take to make your jerky have an extended shelf life. Check it out!
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Feb 17, 2016 · This original ground beef jerky recipe is rich and flavorful as well as easy and quick to make! No marinating required. Everyone will love these meaty protein snacks. I have had several questions lately about making beef jerky out of ground meat.
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All the ingredients you’ll need to make your hot and spicy beef jerky. 1 lb. beef (any cut will do; pick your favorite!) 1/4 tsp curing salt (e.g. Prague Powder #1) 1 tbsp hickory-flavored liquid smoke. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. 4 tbsp Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce. 1/4 cup water.
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- What is the main ingredient in the hot and spicy beef jerky?The main ingredient in the hot and spicy beef jerky is Frank's Red Hot original hot sauce, a Louisiana-inspired cayenne pepper sauce.
- What is the best cut of beef for making jerky?Lean cuts of beef, like sirloin tip and round cuts (top, bottom, and eye) are best for making jerky, as they result in a longer shelf life and more...
- How long should the beef be marinated?The beef should be marinated in the fridge for at least 6 hours, but can be left for up to 24 hours for stronger flavors.
- How can I tell if the jerky is done?The jerky is done when a piece is folded in half and it bends and cracks just a little but doesn't break.
- What is the recommended dehydration temperature for the beef jerky?The recommended dehydration temperature for the beef jerky is 160 degrees F for 4-8 hours.
Nov 21, 2017 · Sirloin Tip. Ground Beef (10% fat or less) I used Beef Eye of Round when making beef jerky, but you can find a complete list of the best cuts of meat to dry beef jerky here! Slicing. The first step of slicing meat for beef jerky is to trim the cut of meat of all visible fat.
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Dec 9, 2019 · Spicy Beef Jerky Ingredients. London Broil. Bourbon. Brown Sugar. Worcestershire Sauce. Apple Cider Vinegar. Spicy Chili Powder. I used a mix of ghost pepper powder and ground dried scorpion peppers. Or you can use pureed ghost, scorpion, or Carolina reaper peppers for EXTRA SPICY beef jerky (YES!) Cajun Seasoning Blend. Garlic Powder. Onion ...
Jun 20, 2021 · Cook Time: 3 hours. Additional Time: 3 hours. Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes. This Spicy Beef Jerky Recipe is easy to make, delicious, and packs a spicy flavor that is sure to satisfy. In about 20 minutes of prep time and a few hours drying, you can make some of the best tasting jerky you have ever eaten right in your own kitchen.
