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Recipe

Homemade Beef Jerky

  • Yield: About 8 cups
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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds very lean beef or venison, trimmed of all fat
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons EmerilĂ­s Original Essence [2]

Directions

  • Cut the meat into strips 1-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick, and spread on baking sheets. In a bowl blend the seasonings. Season the meat strips on 1 side, then turn and season the second side. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Cook the meat until it is completely dried, 6 to 8 hours, turning as needed to dry uniformly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Eat as desired, or keep tightly covered, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.

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Recipe Details

  • Source: Emeril Live EM1E06e [5]
  • Dish Type: Appetizer [6]

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