How to make homemade beef jerky

Are you struggling to find healthy, yet fulfilling snacks? Beef jerky can be the perfect chewy snack, and you can make it at home. Homemade beef jerky, seasoned, cured and dried by hand, is gaining popularity for its rich taste. BDLife spoke to an executive on how to make it.

Recipe By Executive Chef Stephen Karanja Safari Park

1. Homemade beef jerky

Ingredients:

2lbs lean beef (top round, eye of round, or flank steak)

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp black pepper

1/2 tbsp curing salt

Instructions:

Choose and slice the beef

Pick a lean cut (fat can cause spoilage).

Partially freeze beef for 1–2 hours for easier slicing.

Slice against the grain for a tender chew or with the grain for a chewier jerky.

Cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick strips.

Marinate

In a large zip-top bag or bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.

Add beef strips and coat well.

Refrigerate and marinate at least 6 hours or overnight (up to 24 hours for stronger flavor).

Dry the Jerky

Oven method:

Preheat oven to 170°F (75°C) or the lowest setting.

Line a baking sheet with foil; place a wire rack on top.

Lay beef strips in a single layer (not overlapping).

Dry in oven with the door slightly open (to let moisture escape) for 3–6 hours, checking for doneness (jerky should bend and crack but not snap).

Dehydrator method:

Set dehydrator to 160°F (70°C).

Dry jerky for 4–6 hours or until firm and dry.

Storage:

Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Room temp: up to 1 week

Fridge: up to 1 month

Freezer: up to 3 months

2.Yellow Smoothie – Immunity Booster

Mangoes are in plenty. Let them not go to waste. Make a smoothie.

Ingredients:

1 cup mango

½ banana

½ cup Greek yogurt

½ cup orange juice

Blend all the ingredients together in low speed

Benefits:

It is high in vitamin A, C and probiotics, this smoothie strengthens the immune system, improves digestion and supports healthy vision.

Mango’s natural sweetness also makes it a refreshing morning drink.

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