Chewy and Sweet Homemade Beef Jerky
Making Delicious Homemade Beef Jerky
Create your own delicious homemade beef jerky, a favorite for all ages! It boasts a wonderfully chewy texture and deep, rich flavor. It also makes an impressive and thoughtful gift for loved ones, perfect for holidays or special occasions. It’s surprisingly easier than you think, so give it a try!
Main Ingredients- 2kg Beef Eye of Round (sliced to 0.6cm thickness for jerky)
Delicious Marinade- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 5 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 5 Tbsp Plum Extract
- 10 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Powder
- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 5 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 5 Tbsp Plum Extract
- 10 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 2kg of beef eye of round, known for its tender texture. It’s convenient to order it pre-sliced to a 0.6cm thickness specifically for jerky from online retailers.
Step 2
Soak the sliced beef in cold water for about 1 hour to remove excess blood. To ensure freshness while the blood is being removed, keep the beef refrigerated.
Step 3
After soaking, roll up the beef slices tightly, similar to making a sushi roll. This technique helps to drain excess moisture effectively during the drying process and creates a nice shape.
Step 4
Place the rolled beef on paper towels and press down to remove as much moisture as possible. Thoroughly removing moisture is crucial for the marinade to penetrate the meat well and for the jerky to dry properly!
Step 5
Gently but firmly press down on the beef with the paper towels to squeeze out any remaining liquid.
Step 6
In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well to create the flavorful marinade. Add the prepared beef to the marinade and massage it in thoroughly, ensuring every piece is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for half a day (approximately 12 hours) to marinate. This resting period tenderizes the meat and allows the flavors to deepen.
Step 7
Once marinated, place the beef slices in a food dehydrator. Dry for about 6 to 8 hours. To ensure even drying and prevent burning, flip the pieces halfway through the process. You can adjust the drying time based on your desired level of chewiness.
Step 8
Voilà! Your delicious homemade beef jerky is ready. The chewy, sweet flavor is so good that your husband can’t stop eating it – just imagining that makes it fun! ♡
Step 9
Individually wrap the finished jerky pieces for gifting, or enjoy them as a delightful snack or accompaniment to drinks. It’s a treat that everyone, young and old, will love!
