Today I am excited that my husband Trevor will be sharing is recipe for homemade Jerky with all of you.
Homemade beef jerky can be a fun tasty experiment that will make you drool for more. This is also a recipe with no rules except what your taste buds will allow you to have.
To start with you can take any roast you have. I used a rump roast, but you can use anything from a rump to a sirloin to a round. This is a great way to use inexpensive cuts of meat that you might have in the bottom of your freezer.
Take your roast and take off any silver skin and excess fat. Next slice it up very thinly. You are looking at 1/3 of an inch or thiner. A good quality meat slice is ideal to have here.
Next you have to soak your meat in some type of marinade. This is where you can get your creative juices flowing. For this recipe I mixed 1/4 cup of honey with 2 cloves of garlic and 3 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce. Don’t forget a pinch of salt for added flavoring. This quantities work best for 3-4 lbs of roast.
When creating your marinade be creative. You can be sweet or spicy or both if you desire. There are even lots of ready made marinades you can use….but this way you can claim the victory in your own unique creation.
Once you have your marinade done place it in a sealable plastic bag and add the sliced meat. Place in your refrigerator for approx. 4-5 days. This will allow the marinade to break down the meat and absorb the awesome flavors that will transform the meat.
After the desired amount of time has passed you have some options for creating your jerky. You can use a food dehydrator and follow the recommendations in the manufacturer. You can also use your oven by setting the temperature to 165 and placing the meat on a fine mesh rack with a cookie sheet underneath the keep your oven clean. Bake for 1-3 hours depending on the cut and thickness of your meat. When using the oven the temperature is not meant cook the meat, but simply aid in the dehydration process.
All that being said my choice of making jerky involves a smoker. I have a homemade smoker where a fire is needed. Once again there are several commercial options out there and you can simply follow the manufacturers directions for making jerky. However back to my creation, which I like to use a combination of apple wood and oak with poplar. Smoke for 3-4 hours or till desired preference.
Once the meat is done it is important to let is rest naturally on a counter at room temperature. Your home will envelop the tantalizing smell of your jerky that will cause anyone’s taste buds to water. After 30 min of resting enjoy your creation, however sharing is optional.
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Victoria Ess says
I love how cute you wrapped them! I used to make jerky in the oven, but I never tried using a smoker!
Debbie S. says
I think this would be a great little hobby for my son. I think I will look into it a bit more. thanks for the great idea.
Laurie P says
I love the idea of making our own Jerky……and I’ve always wanted a smoker. One day…..
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
there are a couple of my adult kids who would go wild for this beef jerky. They don’t have smokers (Europe) so it’s unlikely they could make this themselves 🙁
Debbie W says
This is another reason I need to get a smoker. I am envious of my friends that make their own jerky.
kathy downey says
This jerky sure looks delicious
Corry L. says
Thanks for posting. I’ll have to try this since our family is full of jerky fiends!
Lynda Cook says
Love Jerky and making it yourself is so much better than store bought!!
Stacey Leaman says
Love the recipe and using a roast, I’ve made home made beef jerky before but I’ve used steak.
Nena Sinclair says
I love jerky!! I’ve made it in the oven before and it’s so good! That was long time ago, so I’ll have to do it again, or better yet, make use of my brother’s smoker!
wendy nicholls says
great recipe thanks I will be trying this for sure
Ellen Helfand says
I would like to try turkey jerky 🙂
kristen visser says
no way home made jerky! fantastic. im gonna give this a try. i know hubby would LOVE it
heidi c. says
My hubby loves jerky but I find the storebought kind so less appealing than yours! Can’t wait to make it.
kathy downey says
My hubby seen you Jerky and now he wants to make it
LisaM says
Ohhh I’ll have to try this in the oven!
kathy downey says
I never tried using a smoker! Sure looks tasty.
Cheryl says
This looks so good!!! 🙂
Cheryl says
Sounds delish!! I have never made my own I will have to try. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
kathy downey says
Making homemade is much tastier you can add so many flavors and control the salt!