Paleo Beef Jerkey

Directions

1. 1
   Place your beef in the freezer for about 90 minutes and then cut it into 1/4 inch thick strips going against the grain.
2. 2
   Mix all of the remaining ingredients together in a bowl to make the marinade.
3. 3
   Add the meat to the bowl and mix well to cover everything completely with the marinade.
4. 4
   Place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours stirring a few times to get every strip coated.
5. 5
   Heat your oven or smoker to 150 F. If using an oven, line the bottom with aluminum foil.
6. 6
   Lay your beef strips down flat directly on the oven racks or smoker grill.
7. 7
   You want to spread the strips out evenly and flat so they dry out evenly.
8. 8
   If using an oven, prop the door open with a wooden spoon or other device while cooking for air circulation.
9. 9
   At 1/4 inch thickness, it will take 7-8 hours total to dry out your jerky at around 150 F. Total cooking time depends a lot on the size and thickness of your strips so adjust accordingly and check it after about 4 hours to see how things are looking.
10. 10
    Your jerky will be done when it is dry enough that you can rip off a piece easily but not so dry that it snaps when you bend it.