Jerky lasts a fairly long time, to begin with, but there are a few things you can do to make it last much longer, even pushing the shelf life to be multiple years. Most of these ways involve removing the oxygen and correctly storing the jerky. Read on to find out how to make jerky … Continue reading How to Make Jerky Last for Years
The Ultimate Beef Jerky, Cut With or Against the Grain?
Whether you cut against or with the meat's grain when slicing will determine how tender or chewy your jerky ends up. What Does Cutting Against the Grain Mean? When you look at a cut of meat, you will see meat fibers running across in one direction. If you cut in the opposite direction, then you … Continue reading The Ultimate Beef Jerky, Cut With or Against the Grain?
How to Dehydrate Beef Jerky in the Air Fryer
Usually, when we talk about dehydrating beef jerky, we do it in our dehydrator appliance. But what if it suddenly died a natural death and beef jerky happens to be one of your favorite food to go at home? What are the things you can do? Do you know how to dehydrate beef jerky in … Continue reading How to Dehydrate Beef Jerky in the Air Fryer
Best Home Meat Slicer for Beef Jerky
If you are serious about making beef jerky from the comfort of your home, you need to consider getting a meat slicer!I'm not talking about the huge industrial size meat slicer but a more compact size meat slicer that is a perfect fit for any kitchen size.There's 3 main feature I look for when deciding … Continue reading Best Home Meat Slicer for Beef Jerky
Best Knife for Slicing Beef Jerky for Under $50
We've all been there for one reason or another. Cutting jerky is a chore nobody wants to do despite the success coming with a hefty reward. Those blades that tear my meat apart are tucked in the back of a drawer, forever forgotten. I know that slicing jerky is a task. Your knife is too … Continue reading Best Knife for Slicing Beef Jerky for Under $50
Can Beef Jerky Go Bad? A MUST READ!
Why beef jerky can go bad? Beef jerky, like any other food, will not last forever. It will take quite some time before it can get bad. Away from its incredible flavor, it’s the favorite food for hikers, campers, and even survivalists because it stays edible for a long period. The extended lifespan of the … Continue reading Can Beef Jerky Go Bad? A MUST READ!
The Best Way to Make Beef Jerky in Oven
Dried beef has recently gained a lot of popularity. Nonetheless, it is not a new "invention". One could even risk saying that it is almost as old as the world. Apparently, the beginnings of its "production" date back to the time of the ancient Indians, who in the summer having meat in abundance, were looking … Continue reading The Best Way to Make Beef Jerky in Oven
How to Tell When Ground Beef Jerky is Done
Have you ever wondered when eating a ground beef jerky if the jerky is even done? That's the same question I ask myself when I make a batch of ground beef jerky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNoqWIuNCHI To properly dehydrate ground beef jerky, your dehydrator should be able to maintain temperature from 140 to 145 degrees for the entire … Continue reading How to Tell When Ground Beef Jerky is Done
What’s the Best Way to Store Jerky?
When you love making jerky, it's easy to make a bit more than you intended. Or a whole lot more. So how do you store all this extra jerky? The best way to store homemade jerky is in an airtight container. Ziploc bags or mason jars will work perfectly as long as the jerky has … Continue reading What’s the Best Way to Store Jerky?
Best Cut of Beef to Make Jerky
It's tough to say if there is truly a single best cut of beef for making jerky out there, but if one exists then it must be the top round! The top round, aka the inside round or the "London broil", is a cut from the inside of the rear leg. It's lean, flavorful, inexpensive, … Continue reading Best Cut of Beef to Make Jerky
