Select Lean Cut and Trim
45 minUse eye of round or flank trimmed of all visible fat for safe shelf life.
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Use eye of round or flank trimmed of all visible fat for safe shelf life.
Marinate 12-24 hours with salt, cure #1 if shelf-stable, and spices.
Dry until strips bend and crack without breaking — internal 160°F pathogen kill.
Condition in jar 3 days checking moisture then vacuum seal or refrigerate.
Industry best practices for beef jerky.
Fat is enemy of jerky shelf life — trim obsessively.
Test bend test on cooled strip not hot.
Use cure #1 for room-temp storage beyond 2 weeks.