Beef Jerky

Step 1

Trim the steak of any excess fat, place in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag, and place it in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours in order to firm up. This makes the meat much easier to slice.

Step 2

Remove steak from the freezer and thinly slice, with the grain, into long strips.

Step 3

Place the strips of meat, along with all of the remaining ingredients, in the zip-top bag and move around to evenly distribute all of the ingredients. Put the bag into the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.

Step 4

Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Evenly distribute the strips of meat on 3 of the air filters, laying them in the grooves and then stacking the filters on top of one another. Top these with 1 empty filter. Next, lay the box fan on its side and lay the filters on top of it. Strap the filters to the fan with 2 bungee cords. Stand the fan upright, plug it in, and set it to medium.

Step 5

Allow the meat to dry for 8 to 12 hours. If using a commercial dehydrator, follow the manufacturer's directions.

Step 6

Once dry, store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.