Butchers Block
Today, we are going to show you how to make one of our favorite snacks – ground beef jerky. There are a lot of reasons to love homemade ground beef jerky. You can make all kinds of great-tasting flavors, it is a nutrient-rich snack that is convenient for on-the-go lifestyles, and it is super easy to make at home.
Chicken jerky is an excellent snack food that provides a good protein kick and offers delicious flavor. Once you start making it at home, you probably won’t be buying much jerky at the store anymore. Not only is jerky addictive, the process of making it is, too.
The most efficient way to make excellent tasting jerky is to use a food dehydrator. We've rounded up a few of our favorites to help you with the buying process.
We will get into the nitty-gritty and let you know just how long you can let that last piece of jerky sit in your cupboard before deciding that it isn't fit to eat. We'll also discuss some things you can do to make your jerky last longer.
There is a difference between cured and uncured meats and it comes down to curing agents. Let's take a look at the two products you'll use to make cured and uncured meat at home.