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This versatile snack tastes so much better when it's homemade
Some things are just better when they’re made from scratch—and making something with your own two hands provides such satisfaction. When you cook from scratch, you know exactly what ingredients go into your meals, and it offers you the flexibility to adjust your recipe for dietary and taste preferences.
DIY jerky might seem like a lot of work, but if you’re a dried meat fan, homemade is so much better than anything you can buy. My key tips include getting the right cut of meat (here’s a list of recommended cuts—I used eye of round); removing any fat; cutting it evenly (ask your butcher if they can do this for you); and keeping an eye on it while it’s dehydrating. If you follow all of this advice, you’ll have a tasty snack that you can take on hikes and camping this summer, vacuum seal for later, or just have on hand when you need a quick bite.
The spices can be adjusted to your preference, so try mixing the base and then marinating a few pieces in the spice bowl to see what suits your taste—there is some trial and error involved with it, but then it will be customized to your favourite flavours.Christine McAvoy
*TIP: You can freeze the beef for a little while to make slicing easier.