{"id":382375,"date":"2017-12-12T21:06:35","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T21:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=382375"},"modified":"2022-07-15T16:23:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T21:23:25","slug":"easy-beef-jerky-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/easy-beef-jerky-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Beef Jerky, 3 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding an easy beef jerky recipe can be a fickle process. Some recipes require single-use equipment that most people don't have at home, while others seem too involved to tackle on a regular day. But learning how to make beef jerky doesn\u2019t have to be complicated: We found a recipe that\u2019s easy to follow and delicious every time, no matter which way you make this road-trip snack<\/a>. No fancy tools required!<\/p>\r\n

If you have a dehydrator<\/a> or smoker you want to use, great\u2014but you can also make this beef jerky recipe in the oven. Our guide on making beef jerky is complete with images so you know exactly what your jerky is supposed to look like every step of the way. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ll turn to this teriyaki beef jerky recipe again and again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How to Make Beef Jerky\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBefore you start, you should know there's a risk of food-borne illness when making beef jerky. Many recipes out there go against the accepted practice stated by the USDA<\/a>, but this isn't one of those recipes. We advise that you follow the recipe to the letter to keep you and your family safe.\r\n\r\nAlso, after trying several cuts of meat, we settled on flank steak as our favorite cut for making jerky. It's lean, usually pretty inexpensive and very flavorful. Brisket is another option, but you'll need to trim a lot of fat from the outside before slicing it up. It goes without saying that you should use the freshest meat you can get.\r\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n