Turning beef into beef jerky only takes a couple of hours.
Beef jerky is a delicious treat that you can enjoy anywhere. You can eat it at home as a snack, or enjoy it while camping or having a picnic. Although you can buy it at the store, it often come with lots of preservatives. Making it at home will give you jerky that is fresher, seasoned just the way that you like it and without many of the added preservatives. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Visit the market and buy a beef flank steak. Look for red, lean meat with little fat. Buy a beef jerky cure and seasoning such as salt, pepper and cayenne pepper as well.
2. Prepare the meat. With a knife and a cutting board, cut the meat into half, and then cut the meat again lengthwise with the grain to make 1-inch strips. Read the package of the seasoning and check how much must be poured for each pound of beef. Sprinkle the seasoning onto the meat, and massage it into the meat with your hands. Add any additional seasonings to your taste.
3. Take a large, zip-sealed bag and put the seasoned beef meat inside. Seal it. Put it in the refrigerator and let it stay there overnight so that the meat will marinate.
4. Cook the beef jerky. Put skewer sticks through the meat strips and set the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the beef jerky for at least 80 minutes. Place a casserole dish beneath the strips of meat to catch the dripping fat.
5. Put the cooked beef jerky in another fresh zip-sealed bag while it is hot and let it stay there for at least an hour. This will enhance the flavor of the meat. Serve it after an hour.
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