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    Beef Jerky Recipes (75+ Homemade Jerky Recipes)

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    Dozens of the BEST homemade Beef Jerky recipes that are easy to make and taste great! Below you will find Beef, Pork, Turkey, Game, Fish & Deer Jerky recipes / marinades with step by step instructions. Spicy, sweet, and savory marinades that are easy to make and are mouth watering!

    Why buy expensive jerky from the store when you can make it yourself for half the price and double as satisfying to the taste buds?

    Whether you are a seasoned pro or just learning how to make beef jerky, these recipes will show you everything you need to know.

    jerky in bowls on black slate

    All Beef Jerky Recipes can be made with Venison!

    My Favorites

    • Beef jerky in a glass bowl on wood background
      The Ultimate Beef Jerky Recipe
    • Jerky in jar with red pepper flakes on wood
      Rig Hand Beef Jerky
    • Garlic Black Pepper Beef Jerky
      Garlic Black Pepper Beef Jerky

    Linda's (my wife) Favorites

    • Ground beef jerky with jerky cannon and spices
      Jerkyholic's Original Ground Beef Jerky
    • Chili Lime jerky with lime and chili garlic sauce in jar
      Chili Lime Beef Jerky
    • Beef jerky on plate with spices and glass of water
      Original Beef Jerky

    Beef Jerky Recipes

    Type
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    Beef Jerky (73)
    chicken jerky (1)
    Fish Jerky (3)
    Game Jerky (16)
    Ground Beef Jerky (5)
    Pork Jerky (6)
    Smoked Meat (36)
    Smoked Side Dishes (12)
    Turkey Jerky (6)
    Vegan Jerky (8)
    Flavor
    All
    Savory (69)
    Spicy (49)
    Sweet (34)
    Basic Jerky
    Baked beans in cast iron pan with hand towel
    Smoked Baked Beans Recipe (with Bacon)
    coconut ground jerky on cutting board with coconut shavings and basil
    Coconut Ground Beef Jerky
    Beef jerky on bowl with checkered tray underneath
    Smokey Joe's Beef Jerky
    smoked pork butt on cutting board with corn in background
    Fall Apart Smoked Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)
    Jerky bent in half with blue background
    Glo's Hot Pepper Beef Jerky
    A Vietnamese flavored jerky that will please the whole family! | Jerkyholic.com
    Vietnamese Beef Jerky
    Alton Brown Jerky
    Smoker grill with smoke coming out
    How to make beef jerky in a smoker
    This easy to make brisket marinade jerky is finger licking good! | Jerkyholic.com
    Gold Buckle Brisket Beef Jerky
    Chicken wings on plate with carrots and ranch dressing
    Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings
    This Korean BBQ Beef Jerky tastes just like the popular tasty Korean pork dish | Jerkyholic
    Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
    A spicy jerky with zesty cajun flavors | Jerkyholic.com
    Bayou Cajun Beef Jerky
    apple sage jerky on frying pan with eggs and apple juice
    Apple Sage Pork Jerky
    Turkey jerky on cutting board with carving knife and dish of soy sauce
    The BEST Turkey Jerky Recipe
    Duke's Original
    slices of lemon and mushroom jerky on plate
    Italian Porcini Mushroom Jerky
    Garlic Black Pepper Beef Jerky Recipe
    Jamaican Jerk Beef Jerky
    Beef jerky with habanero peppers on wood table
    FIreman's Beef Jerky
    Meatloaf on white platter with sides of cabbage and mashed potatoes on wooden plates.
    Smoked Meatloaf (Pineapple Glaze)
    Chinese 5 Spice Beef Jerky
    Cooked chicken on cutting board with green garnish
    Smoked Spatchcock Chicken (Crispy Skin)
    maitake mushroom jerky on plate with white wine bottle and cork
    Mushroom Vegan Jerky
    Blueberry deer jerky in a glass full of blueberries on wood table with a bottle of bourbon
    Blueberry Bourbon Deer Jerky
    Jerky finished on cutting board
    Tropic Thunder Beef Jerky
    Rack of ribs and several individual ribs on butcher paper with coleslaw, potato salad, beans, and onions.
    321 Smoked Ribs
    A Turkey Jerky that will have you thinking of your Mom's turkey and cranberry on Thanksgiving | Jerkyholic.com
    Cranberry Turkey Jerky
    loaded baked potatoes in dish
    Traeger Baked Potatoes
    South Texas jalapeno jerky on white dish with fresh jalapenos cut in half
    South Texas Jalapeno Jerky
    Shiitake jerky in bowl on white plate on wooden table
    Stir Fry Shiitake Mushroom Jerky
    Bottle of white wine on wooden table next to a wine glass with beef jerky inside
    Vineyard Mash Beef Jerky
    Rosemary and a pear with deer jerky on white background
    Rosemary Pear Deer Jerky
    venison jerky in lettuce wraps on cutting board
    Asian Spiced Venison Jerky
    Bacon wrapped around asparagus topped with blue cheese on white plate.
    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Smoked)
    A breakfast sausage flavored beef jerky, what's not to love?! | Jerkyholic.com
    First Light Deer Jerky
    Cherry bomb beef jerky on cutting board with peppers
    Cherry Bomb Beef Jerky
    Ribeye topped with butter on cutting board with baked potatoes in background.
    Tomahawk Steak Recipe
    Venison jerky with skull and bullets
    Deer Jerky Recipe
    Pork jerky atop rice with korean small plates around
    Korean BBQ Pork Jerky
    mushroom jerky on white dish on cutting board with A1 steak sauce bottle
    Steak-ish Portobello Jerky
    Pistol Pete's Beef Jerky in a Texas boot
    Pistol Pete's Beef Jerky
    beef jerky on cutting board with bourbon bottle
    Kentucky Bourbon Beef Jerky
    Tangy flavored beef jerky in orange bell pepper on plate
    Tangy Flavored Beef Jerky
    Pork tenderloin on bed of lettuce sliced with garnish
    Juiciest Smoked Pork Tenderloin
    Queso dip in white dish with can of tomatoes and chips and jalapeno
    Smoked Queso Dip Recipe
    Jalapeno Lime Beef Jerky
    blueberry Eggplant jerky in glass cup
    Blueberry Eggplant Jerky
    Jerky in jar with red pepper flakes on wood
    Rig Hand Beef Jerky Recipe
    Elk Roast for making jerky on cutting board
    Bugling Elk Jerky
    Peppered Venison Jerky
    smoked mac and cheese in cast iron with spoon on side
    Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe
    Spicy beef jerky on cutting board with green serrano peppers
    Mexican Heat Beef Jerky
    This fresh garden tasting beef jerky hits the spot when hiking the trails and getting out in nature | Jerkyholic.com
    Garden Beef Jerky
    Silk Road Beef Jerky on a bowl and ready to eat
    Silk Road Beef Jerky
    Tropical Island Beef Jerky
    Pork egg foo young on white plate with gravy being poured on top.
    Pork Egg Foo Young (Wagner style)
    Lemon Pepper Beef jerky on cutting board with lemons
    Lemon Peppered Jerky
    East Coast Jerky
    Apple Wood Smoked Beef Tenderloin
    Smoked traeger turkey on black platter with stuffing and potatoes.
    Traeger Turkey
    Teriyaki II Beef Jerky
    Beef jerky with hot sauce
    Smoked Beef Jerky with Frank's RedHot
    Venison jerky in bowl with chop sticks on cutting board
    Sweet Sesame Venison Jerky Recipe
    Corn on wood board with husks tied back
    Buttery Smoked Corn on the Cob
    Thai Spiced Beef Jerky
    Pomegranate deer jerky on cutting board
    Spiny POM Deer Jerky
    Simply Sweet Jerky - Delicious and sweet beef jerky | Jerkyholic.com
    Simply Sweet Jerky
    Peruvian jerky on plate with tomatoes, rice and french fries
    Poppin Peruvian Turkey Jerky
    Beef jerky on cutting board with grated horseradish
    Cajun Beef Jerky
    Dr. Pepper Beef Jerky
    Sliced lime squeezed on pulled pork taco on white corn tortilla topped with chopped onion and jalapeño, cilantro
    Smoked Pork Tacos Recipe
    Chili Lime jerky with lime and chili garlic sauce in jar
    How to Make Beef Jerky in an Oven
    Fiery ground beef jerky wrapped in banana pepper on plate
    Wicked Fiery Ground Beef Jerky
    Mushroom Jerky on white plate with soy sauce on side
    Sweet and Sour Portobello Mushroom Jerky
    Smoked burger with toppings on plate with other burgers behind it on a platter
    Smoked Burgers Recipe
    A smokey and spicy turkey jerky that will have you craving for more. You have to make this jerky | Jerkyholic
    Smokey Cajun Turkey Jerky
    Five pork chops on a black plate topped with apples with a napkin and silverware beside plate.
    Smoked Pork Chops
    Yuzu Beef Jerky
    Yuzu Beef Jerky
    Eggplant jerky on red cabbage on white plate
    Summery Eggplant Jerky
    Dale's Steak Marinade Beef Jerky is salty and savory! A hard to beat jerky flavor straight from a bottle! | Jerkyholic.com
    Dale's Steak Seasoning Beef Jerky
    Boiled and smoked eggs cut in half on white dishes with a whole egg in a red dish.
    Smoked Eggs
    Smoked beef jerky in bowl with seasonings at base
    Tennessee Smoked Beef Jerky
    Vinegar Horseradish Beef Jerky?! It sounds like a crazy flavor, but this jerky turned out pretty darn good! | Jerkyholic
    Vinegar Horseradish Beef Jerky
    Tri tip steak on plate with potatoes and asparagus
    Smoked Tri Tip Recipe
    Smoked trout on toast covered with cream cheese
    Smoked Trout Recipe
    Eggplant Jerky on wooden cutting board with tomato powder
    Tomato Soup Eggplant Jerky
    Cooked cream cheese stuffed bacon wrapped jalapenos on white plate.
    Smoked Jalapeño Poppers
    Cooked brussel sprouts on white plate topped with bacon and cranberries.
    Smoked Brussel Sprouts (Sweet & Tangy)
    Fireball whisky bottle behind beef jerky on cutting board with two lime wedges
    Fireball Whisky Beef Jerky
    Habanero Tabasco jerky on plate with Tabasco bottle
    Habanero Tabasco Jerky
    Two racks of ribs on cutting board with baked beans
    Smoked Baby Back Ribs
    Italian Pork Jerky in dish with peppers and onions
    Spicy Italian Pork Jerky
    Spiral ham on black plate with biscuits and jam in background.
    Smoked Ham w/Sweet Apricot Glaze
    Sweet Coconut Jerky
    Slicing smoked chuck roast into small pieces on cutting board for burnt ends
    Poor Man's Burnt Ends Recipe
    Lobster tails on cutting board with garnish and lemons
    Buttery Smoked Lobster Tails
    Montana Mountain Jerky
    Montana Mountain Jerky
    Smoked pork loin on plate with carrots and potatoes with knife and fork
    Smoked Pork Loin (Moist & Tender)
    Raw vegetables on cutting board ready to be sliced
    Crunchy Smoked Vegetables
    Pork jerky in a bowl
    Malaysian Pork Jerky
    Slap ya Mama Jerky
    Hot Shot Jerky
    Whole cooked chicken on platter with vegetables surrounded by blue napkins and cutlery.
    Buttermilk Traeger Chicken Recipe
    Mai Tai Beef Jerky
    Jimmy's Teriyaki Deer Jerky
    Chicken Jerky in glass on cutting board with spices
    Chicken Jerky
    Prime rib on cutting board with horseradish, au jus, and knife & fork
    Smoked Prime Rib
    Southern Chipotle Jerky
    A nice salty jerky with the rich flavor of soy sauce | Jerkyholic.com
    East Side Beef Jerky
    Sriracha Deer jerky on wood tray with sriracha bottle and peppers
    Sour Sriracha Deer Jerky
    Sweet Maple Pork Jerky
    Sweet Heat Sriracha Jerky
    Corned beef brisket on white platter with cabbage and a dish towel under plate.
    Smoked Corned Beef
    Jerky Lover's Jerky
    Beef jerky on plate with spices and glass of water
    Original Beef Jerky Recipe
    Toast with smoked salmon, cucumbers, dill, and shallots.
    Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
    We all love a little bit of red pepper. Well this jerky has A LOT of red pepper. Keep water close by... | Jerkyholic.com
    Red Pepper Beef Jerky
    beef jerky in blue mug on wood cutting board
    Dos Pepper Jerky
    Trout Jerky on serving tray
    Jumpin' Trout Jerky
    Spicy Teriyaki Beef Jerky
    scrambled eggs, pulled pork taco topped with salsa, cheddar cheese and cilantro. Halved avocado
    Pulled Pork Breakfast Tacos
    Teriyaki jerky on tray with garlic
    Kikkoman Teriyaki Beef Jerky
    Sweet Cherry Beef Jerky
    beef jerky on tray with lemons and spices
    Spicy Sweet Beef Jerky
    smoked salmon on a bed of lettuce with lemon slices
    Smoked Salmon Recipe
    Tequila Beef Jerky
    Chicken on beer can with beer in backround.
    Smoked Beer Can Chicken
    Salmon dip on toast with cucumber and black background.
    Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip
    Salmon jerky marinated
    Tasty Salmon Jerky
    Traeger Pork Chops
    Bacon in frying pan with towel
    Crispy Smoked Bacon
    Smoked whole turkey on white platter with side dishes around plate.
    Perfectly Smoked Turkey (Crispy Skin)
    Pure Maple Syrup Jerky Finished
    Pure Maple Syrup Jerky
    Two pizzas on cutting boards with toppings around
    Cheesy Smoked Pizza (30 topping ideas)
    Beef jerky in a dish on cutting board with spices scattered around
    The Ultimate Beef Jerky Recipe 📋
    Red Wine & Fish Sauce Jerky
    Kings County's Smoked Beer Jerky
    Four smoked hot dogs with different toppings on grey slate.
    Smoked Hot Dogs - Tasty Toppings!
    Jerky in jar with red pepper flakes on wood
    How to Make Beef Jerky in a Dehydrator
    bacon jerky in glass jar with sugar cup in background
    Bacon Jerky (Easy, Smoked, & Crazy Good)
    Corkscrew deer jerky finished with wine, corkscrew, salt, and pepper
    Corkscrew Deer Jerky
    pot roast with carrots and onions
    Smoked Chuck Roast (Great Bark & Moist)
    Deviled eggs on black platter with pickles, bacon, shallots, and paprika garnish.
    Smoked Deviled Eggs
    Citrus Bourbon with american flag and bourbon with lemon
    Citrus Bourbon Turkey Jerky
    Elk Jerky with carolina reaper peppers
    Grim Reaper Elk Jerky
    Hasselback potatoes on white dish with bacon and green onions on top
    Smoked Hasselback Potatoes
    Three ribeye steaks cooked on cutting board with carrots and potatoes
    Perfectly Smoked Steak (Ribeye)
    Ground jerky
    Midwest Ground Beef Jerky
    Balsamic Vinegar Deer Jerky
    Flank steak sliced on cutting board with chimichurri sauce
    Tender Smoked Flank Steak
    Ground beef jerky with jerky cannon and spices
    Jerkyholic's Original Ground Beef Jerky
    lemon fish jerky on platter with lemon peels
    Lemon Fire Tuna Jerky
    Chili Lime jerky Finished with lime
    Chili Lime Jerky Recipe
    Sweet & Sour Duck Sauce Beef Jerky
    Chili Garlic Jerky
    Brown Sugar Jerky - The rich meat flavor with the sweetness of the brown sugar makes this a crowd pleaser! | Jerkyholic.com
    Brown Sugar Beef Jerky
    Mole turkey jerky with chocolate
    Rich Mole Turkey Jerky
    Dog jerky in bowl with grass in background
    Healthy Homemade Dog Jerky
    Fajita Jerky
    Fajita Beef Jerky
    Smoked whole chicken on cutting board with lemons. Potatoes and brussel sprouts in background.
    Whole Smoked Chicken Recipe
    Shot from the Hip Beef Jerky
    Easy Beef Jerky
    Peppered Honey Deer Jerky finished on wood boards with jar of honey
    Honey Peppered Deer Jerky
    Margarita Beef Jerky
    Margarita Beef Jerky
    An easy quick beef jerky recipe that utilizes Grill Mates Dry Steak Rub | Jerkyholic.com
    Steak Rub Beef Jerky
    beef rib held in hand with mexican corn on the cob in background.
    Smoked Beef Ribs (Dino Ribs)
    Deer jerky on platter with glass of beer and a coors original beer bottle
    Drunken Hot Deer Jerky
    Beef Jerky Recipes (75+ Homemade Jerky Recipes)

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    1. holly strickland says

      May 16, 2023 at 8:04 pm

      I love your recipes that i have used and so does my family. I have taken 2 of your recipes and combined them into one with chicken that my best friends children adore and beg for now. It is Tequila Chili Lime Chicken Jerky...just a hint of spicy and citrus flavor to it. The recipe is this:
      1 pound chicken strips 1/2 tsp minced onion
      2 tbsp Tequila 1 tsp black pepper
      2 tbsp lime juice 1/4 cup cold water
      2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
      1/2 tsp salt

      Reply
      • Will says

        May 21, 2023 at 4:20 pm

        Glad you are finding some great recipes and enjoying making jerky. I'll have to give this one a try, it sounds tasty!

        Reply
    2. Michele McKenzie says

      March 28, 2023 at 5:06 am

      Your RIG HAND is our favorite. Although we have tried MANY of your recipes.
      My local friend who does his own has deferred to me as being beyond him in flavor and "jerkiness".
      My dehydrator only goes to 392 degrees. With "peeled round" which is very thin, I have found it best to do 2 hours at 392 and finish with a third hour at 145.. PERFECT!!

      Reply
    3. Terri says

      December 21, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      Hi, I love all your jerky recipes. My question is years ago I stumbled across a jerky recipe in the Cabellas magazine, anyway I was wondering if you had it?

      Reply
      • Will says

        December 23, 2021 at 11:37 am

        I am not aware of this jerky recipe and unfortunately do not know the recipe. Sorry about that Terri.

        Reply
    4. Dwayne says

      September 29, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      I have an expensive Nesco that does not have temperature settings. How long would you reccomend going with this recipe and your other recipes?

      Reply
      • Will says

        October 01, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        Hey Dwayne! I would read the booklet that came with the dehydrator and see what the temperature is set at. If it's below 160F, I would consider pre-heating or post-heating the meat to make sure it reaches the lethality temperature for bacteria. I have found that most of my jerky is finished in 4-5 hours when using a dehydrator.

        Reply
        • Steve says

          December 16, 2021 at 11:48 pm

          Temperature is misunderstood. 160 will kill them nearly instantly. You can also kill them at lower temperature but need to heat it longer. Dehydrating at 145 to 150 will work fine since it’s in the dehydrator for several hours.

    5. colin morehouse says

      September 13, 2021 at 11:27 am

      im looking for a receipe for donair jerky does anyone have a receipe

      Reply
    6. Mike P. says

      March 30, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      I am having a blast trying all the jerky recipes on here. My questions are 1) Can you add curing salt even on the recipes that don't list it as an ingredient, for max safety? And 2) The recipes that list something as a 'topping' (like Hot shot and Chipotle chili seasoning), would it be ok to just mix the items into the marinade (maybe increasing the amounts)? I use a vacuum marinator, and the solids in the marinade like black pepper end up sticking pretty well to the strips, I don't dry with paper towels, just dump everything into a colander and shake it dry

      Reply
      • Will says

        March 30, 2021 at 9:11 pm

        Hey Mike! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the website. You can definitely add curing salt to any recipe to help prevent potential bacteria in the jerky. You also can just add the extra to the marinade and use your vacuum marinator. If the strips hold the seasoning well, it's better to do it that way. When you sprinkle it on, it tends to brush off very easily when eaten. Sounds like you have everything under control over there!

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