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coconut ground jerky on cutting board with coconut shavings and basil
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Coconut Ground Beef Jerky

Coconut beef jerky? Yes! These flavors really worked well together and created this great coconut flavored jerky.
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Beef Jerky
Type Ground Beef Jerky
Flavor Sweet
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 142kcal
Author Will

Ingredients

Lean Beef

  • 1 lb Lean ground beef 10% fat or less

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoon water cold
  • 1 teaspoon coconut flavor
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • ½ teaspoon coriander ground
  • ½ teaspoon basil leaves crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon curing salt optional
  • ½ teaspoon corn syrup solids optional

Instructions

  • Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl
  • In a larger bowl, combine the 1lb of ground beef with the previously mixed ingredients
  • Mix the ground beef and seasonings thoroughly
  • If using a jerky gun, load the gun with the ground beef mixture & shoot 4-5" long strips onto a dehydrator tray or on a baking sheet
  • If not using a jerky gun, spread the ground meat on a baking sheet, cover with wax paper, and roll with a rolling pin until meat is ¼" thick
  • Slice the pan of beef into jerky strips 4-5" long and 1" wide
  • Dry with your favorite jerky making method. I used a dehydrator at 165F for 3 hours and 145F for 1 hour
  • Ground jerky is finished when it first starts becoming dry to the touch. It should bend without breaking in half. If it cracks in half when bent a little bit, it was over dried

Notes

Old Pro Tips:

  • Use no more than 90/10 ground beef if storing jerky for more than a couple days
  • Use curing salt or celery juice powder to extend the life of the jerky
  • Refrigerate for 1-8 hours to bind the meat together
  • Use corn syrup solids for better texture

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg