Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

Name: Homemade Beef Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds very lean beef or venison, trimmed of all fat; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 tablepoons Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

5 pounds very lean beef or venison, trimmed of all fat
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablepoons Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Cut the meat into strips 1-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick, and spread on baking sheets.
2
In a bowl blend the seasonings.
3
Season the meat strips on 1 side, then turn and season the second side.
4
Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
5
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
6
Cook the meat until it is completely dried, 6 to 8 hours, turning as needed to dry uniformly.
7
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
8
Eat as desired, or keep tightly covered, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
9
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
10
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

1475

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds very lean beef or venison, trimmed of all fat, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, 2 tablepoons Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Homemade Beef Jerky falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Beef Jerky

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