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Garden Beef Jerky

This Beef Jerky Recipe has the flavors you would find in your backyard garden. The intense flavors found in this jerky are sure to please your family and friends!
Course Snack
Cuisine Beef Jerky
Type Beef Jerky
Flavor Savory
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 5
Calories 179kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Lean Meat

  • 1 lb Beef Top Round or Venison

Marinade

  • 2 teaspoon Spice Island Garden Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon curing salt optional

Instructions

  • Trim all visible fat from the beef and place in freezer for an hour or two to partially freeze.
  • While the meat is in the freezer, combine marinade ingredients in a bowl or ziplock bag and mix well.
  • Remove the meat from the freezer and slice ¼" strips against the grain for an easy chew. Cut with the grain for a more chewy jerky. Or skip the freezing phase and use a Jerky Slicer.
  • Add sliced beef to the mixture in a ziplock bag or bowl and marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the meat has finished marinating, remove from refrigerator and strain excess marinade in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used my Nesco Dehydrator and dried for 2 hours at 160F and 1 hour at 145F. (This jerky dried fast per the ⅛" slices)
  • The jerky is finished when it bends and cracks, but does not break in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 250mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2.2mg