BEEF JERKY RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Trim the flank steak of any excess fat, place in a zip-top bag, and place it in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours in order to firm up. 
• Remove the steak from the freezer and thinly slice the meat with the grain, into long strips. 
• Place the strips of meat along with all of the remaining ingredients into a large, 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag and move around to evenly distribute all of the ingredients. Place the bag into the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours. 
• Remove the meat from the brine and pat dry. Evenly distribute the strips of meat onto 3 of the air filters, laying them in the grooves and then stacking the filters on top of one another. Top these with 1 empty filter. Next, lay the box fan on its side and lay the filters on top of it. Strap the filters to the fan with 2 bungee cords. Stand the fan upright, plug in and set to medium. Allow the meat dry for 8 to 12 hours. If using a commercial dehydrator, follow the manufacturer's directions. 
• Once dry, store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months.

Steps:

• Place meat in a zip-top bag and freeze for 1-2 hours to firm up the meat for cutting.
• Slice the meat against the grain into 1/8 inch - 1/4 inch strips.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a zip-top bag, then add steak and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours.
• Remove the meat and pat dry. Divide the steak strips onto the cooking trays in an even layer.
• Place the drip pan in the bottom of the cooking chamber and insert one cooking tray in the top-most position and one tray in the middle position.
• Using the display panel, select DEHYDRATE, then adjust the temperature to 160 degrees and the time to 3 hours, then touch START.
• At 1.5 hours, switch the trays.
• When the Dehydrate program is nearly complete, test a piece of jerky by bending it at a 90-degree angle.
• If any moisture seeps out, return for an additional 20-30 minutes. If it bends, but there is no moisture seepage, it is done. If it cracks and breaks, it is overdone.