Jerky is a great snack for camping, hiking, or just enjoying at home. If you’ve ever thought about making jerky at home, it’s actually pretty easy.
You can make homemade beef jerky, turkey jerky, venison jerky, and even chicken jerky. Some recipes call for a food dehydrator, while others simply use an oven.
Use these five delicious recipes from Blain’s Farm & Fleet to get started.
Combine sweet and spicy with this beef jerky recipe from Hey Grill Hey. Thinly slice beef eye of round roast and soak overnight in a marinade made with Dr. Pepper, Worcestershire sauce, jalapenos, black pepper, and other spices.
You can make this recipe in your oven, or you can use a smoker for a smokier, fuller flavor. Plus, the jerky lasts up to two weeks, if you store it in the fridge.
Add a spicy kick to your homemade jerky with this recipe from Paleo Hacks. Once again, you’ll be marinating beef overnight. The marinade combines chilis, olive oil, limes, red wine vinegar, and Tamari.
When you’re ready to cook, simply heat your oven to 200° F and cook for about two hours. Top off the jerky with more Tamari, lime juice, and chili for a great glaze.
Whether you’re a hunter, or you just like the taste of venison, you can make delicious venison deer jerky with this recipe from Homesteading.
You can make the venison deer jerky with a variety of marinades. Use things like brown sugar, liquid smoke, onion powder, or garlic powder to create your own, unique flavor.
You can also cook it in the oven or a food dehydrator, making this a truly versatile venison jerky recipe.
Most homemade jerky recipes you find are for beef. This recipe from Allrecipes is for chicken jerky—with a hot buffalo twist.
Make this simple recipe using a jerky gun and a food dehydrator. If you don’t have a jerky gun, you can hand slice the meat into strips to make the buffalo chicken jerky.
Turn sliced turkey into homemade jerky with this recipe from Bearded Butchers. The low-fat, gluten-free recipe is easy to make using strips of turkey and a smoker.
You can make about 20 strips of turkey jerky, flavored with a variety of spices and gluten-free soy sauce.
Making your own jerky is easy with the right equipment. For more recipes and tips on using food dehydrators, visit our Cooking & Recipes Blog.
