Not all beef jerky is created equal. Great beef jerky is made by using some creativity and testing new and different spices until you come up with the perfect blend. Then you have a true homemade masterpiece to share with everyone.
Yes, in your head, for it's your imagination that will help you create superior beef jerky recipes time and time again. And, don't just stop at beef, consider other meats such as bison, turkey, fish or chicken. When it comes to making jerky the ONLY limit is your imagination.
Let's start letting our imagination go and use some red wine in our beef jerky. Yes, you heard me right. We are going to use your favorite red wine and make come red wine beef jerky. However, remember to use the wine in small amounts because we do not want to get the jerky too wet because then it will be hard to dry.
Don't be alarmed if your first batch of jerky taste terrible. This is normal. You can't always hit a home run on your first try. It's all a matter of trial and error and your beef jerky will get better and better as you go along. Practice makes perfect.
When it comes to what meat to use for your beef jerky, we recommend that you use sirloin tips. It is our personal favorite but you can use whatever you would like. Once you get your meat you will then need to cut it into 1/8 inch wide strips or just have the butcher do it for you. Just make sure that you cut the meat with the grain to ensure a better final product. This width is recommended because it will make the meat dry much faster when you put it in the dehydrator.
All cut and ready to go? Did you remember to take off all the fat, or as much as you can? This isn't because you want to make it leaner or to cut down on calories, it's because fat does not dry out and will go rancid. Okay let's say you are going to marinate your slices of meat. This is where the creativity comes alive. Get that bottle of wine and here is what you do with it.
The ingredients for our beef jerky marinade are: half cup of red wine, 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 cup of soy sauce and 2 garlic cloves. Want to add some heat to the mix? Mix in some red pepper to give it some fire. Combine all ingredients along with your meat and place then in a sealed bag and let them marinate for at least 6 hours and preferably over night in the fridge.
After letting the meat marinate for a night it is now time to toss it in the dehydrator. Beef jerky usually takes around 6-10 hours to finish but you will want to keep an eye on it to make sure it is not over cooking. To test it, just take a piece out and cut it to see if it is still moist. When the jerky has finished drying, take it out and enjoy. - 16492
Yes, in your head, for it's your imagination that will help you create superior beef jerky recipes time and time again. And, don't just stop at beef, consider other meats such as bison, turkey, fish or chicken. When it comes to making jerky the ONLY limit is your imagination.
Let's start letting our imagination go and use some red wine in our beef jerky. Yes, you heard me right. We are going to use your favorite red wine and make come red wine beef jerky. However, remember to use the wine in small amounts because we do not want to get the jerky too wet because then it will be hard to dry.
Don't be alarmed if your first batch of jerky taste terrible. This is normal. You can't always hit a home run on your first try. It's all a matter of trial and error and your beef jerky will get better and better as you go along. Practice makes perfect.
When it comes to what meat to use for your beef jerky, we recommend that you use sirloin tips. It is our personal favorite but you can use whatever you would like. Once you get your meat you will then need to cut it into 1/8 inch wide strips or just have the butcher do it for you. Just make sure that you cut the meat with the grain to ensure a better final product. This width is recommended because it will make the meat dry much faster when you put it in the dehydrator.
All cut and ready to go? Did you remember to take off all the fat, or as much as you can? This isn't because you want to make it leaner or to cut down on calories, it's because fat does not dry out and will go rancid. Okay let's say you are going to marinate your slices of meat. This is where the creativity comes alive. Get that bottle of wine and here is what you do with it.
The ingredients for our beef jerky marinade are: half cup of red wine, 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 cup of soy sauce and 2 garlic cloves. Want to add some heat to the mix? Mix in some red pepper to give it some fire. Combine all ingredients along with your meat and place then in a sealed bag and let them marinate for at least 6 hours and preferably over night in the fridge.
After letting the meat marinate for a night it is now time to toss it in the dehydrator. Beef jerky usually takes around 6-10 hours to finish but you will want to keep an eye on it to make sure it is not over cooking. To test it, just take a piece out and cut it to see if it is still moist. When the jerky has finished drying, take it out and enjoy. - 16492
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