Days To Fitness
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • Blog
    • Newsletters
    • About
    • Contact
    Days To Fitness
    • The Best
      • Choosing the Best Blender for Smoothies
      • Best Superfood Powder
      • Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss
      • The Best Protein Bar for You
      • The Best Blender for You
    • 21 Day Fix
    • Recipes
    • Workout Plans
      • 21 Day Fix
      • 21 Day Fix Extreme
      • P90X3 Complete
      • Home Workout Routines
    • Eating Healthy
      • No-Sugar Days Diet
      • Meal Replacement Diets
      • Healthy Protein Bars
      • The Easy Low Carb Diet
    • Motivation
    • Resources
    Days To Fitness
    You are at:Home»Recipes»Healthy Recipes»Low Carb Recipes»Beef jerky
    beef jerky a low carb snack

    Beef jerky

    0
    By Sarah on July 23, 2016 Low Carb Recipes, Low Carb Snacks Recipes, Snacks

    While you can make your own beef jerky, many store-bought products contain artificial additives, flavors, and even sugar. Say no thanks to that! So, instead, I make my own. It’s actually pretty easy and works out so much cheaper than the store bought stuff anyhow. I’m pretty sure that once you try making your own, you’ll never go back to buying beef jerky again – it’s the perfect low-carb snack!

    Ingredients

    2.5 lbs. beef joint – top side or silver side work well but any joint will probably work
    2 tablespoons garlic pepper
    2 tablespoons chili flakes – optional

    Directions

    Place the beef in the freezer for one hour. This makes the meat firmer and easier to cut. Don’t let it freeze though!

    Take a very sharp cooking knife and cut the meat into strips around 1/8-inch-thick and 4-inches-long. There is no need to be especially accurate so long as the thickness is fairly uniform. Think thick, short bacon rashers. Avoid cutting the meat too thinly though as it will dry too much and become brittle.

    Layer the beef slices on a plate and sprinkle each layer with the garlic pepper and chili flakes if you are using them. Cover the plate with aluminum foil and leave in the fridge overnight so the flavors infuse into the meat.

    The next day, take the strips of beef and stick a wooden cocktail stick through the end of each one. Suspend each slice between the rails of your oven rack. Place the meat fairly close together as you’ll need all the space you’ve got but don’t let any of the meat touch. Your oven should now resemble a cave with dozens of beef stalagmites! Place a sheet of aluminum foil under the meat tendrils to catch any fat that drips down.

    Turn on your oven and set it to 125 degrees centigrade. Close the door but prop it open using a wooden spoon or similarly nonconductive item. The idea is to let the moisture escape so it’s essential the door remains slightly ajar.

    Leave the jerky to dry for between three to five hours. Check it every hour or so after two hours have elapsed. When ready, the meat should crack when you bend it but not snap. Remember you are not cooking the meat but simply drying it out.

    Once the jerky is done to your satisfaction, remove it from the oven and take out all the cocktail sticks. Allow the meat to cool and then store in an airtight box and place in the fridge. If you intend to store your jerky for more than a week, you might want to freeze it although cowboys used to store it under their saddles for months on end so you should be okay. If you do freeze it, it only takes 30 minutes or so to defrost at room temperature.

    Nutritional information per two-ounce serving 

    215 calories

    Protein 28 grams

    Carbohydrate 10 grams

    Fat 7 grams

    Opt In Image
    Subscribe to my Newsletter
    Get Your Free Copy of The Meal Shakes Book

    My weight loss plan using Meal Replacement Shakes

    15 Meal Replacement Shakes Recipes

    Available in 2 Formats: PDF and iBooks

     

    One email per week, exclusive content, no ads, and, of course, you can unsubscribe anytime you want.

    low carb diet low carb snacks recipes
    Previous ArticleLow Carb – Swedish meatballs
    Next Article Low Carb – Steak and Eggs with Seared Tomatoes
    Sarah
    • Website

    Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m so happy that you’re here! I've shared my story here

    Related Posts

    Grab-n-Go Caesar egg salad lettuce wraps

    Grab-n-Go Avocado Tuna Salad – Low Carb

    Make Veggie Noodles – the Best Spiralizers

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    ideal shape meal replacement shake
    Guides
    February 2, 2023

    How to lose weight with Meal replacement Shakes

    October 19, 2018

    Nutrition Guide – What, When and How Much to Eat 

    October 11, 2018

    How to Lose Belly Fat – The Complete Guide

    August 10, 2018

    Running Guide for Beginners 

    July 4, 2018

    Walking for Health – Workout Included

    September 21, 2017

    Inversion Therapy

    April 27, 2017

    Slow Cooking – Quick Start

    February 4, 2017

    Days to Yoga Bliss – A Yoga for Beginners Guide

    September 8, 2016

    My Superfoods – My Superfood Guide

    August 1, 2016

    Nutrition Facts – A Practical Guide About Nutrition 

    July 27, 2016

    Welcome to 20 No-Sugar Days Diet

    July 16, 2016

    What Are Carbs ? A Beginner’s Carbs Guide

    December 5, 2015

    Start your Smoothie Experience

    September 4, 2015

    Beginner’s Guide to Protein Powder

    • Popular
    August 18, 2015

    21 Day Fix Eating Plan

    July 27, 2016

    Welcome to 20 No-Sugar Days Diet

    April 4, 2015

    Shakeology alternatives

    August 10, 2015

    Get Your Copy of Days to Fitness Recipe Book

    March 15, 2023

    Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss

    April 3, 2015

    3 Approved Breakfast Recipes for 21 Day Fix

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    One Email Every Friday

    1 Article + 2 Healthy Recipes

    Lose Weight and Boost Your Well-being

    Days To Fitness
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    One Email Every Friday

    1 Article + 2 Healthy Recipes

    Lose Weight and Boost Your Well-being

    Copyright ©2018 Days to Fitness | Affiliate Disclosure | Privacy Policy | Designed by Plus Attitude|Newsletters

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.