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Air-dried beef jerky

Air-dried beef jerky

Beef strips marinated in toasted spices are hung outdoors in cool weather for days, gradually drying into chewy homemade jerky.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Sauté the seasonings with salt over low heat until fragrant and set aside.

  2. 2
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    Cut the beef into long strips and set aside.

  3. 3
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    If you like to tear it while eating, cut along the grain; if your teeth are weak, cut against the grain.

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    Pour all the seasonings into a bowl and mix evenly, marinate for about half an hour.

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    Place it on a grill and air-dry outdoors at around fifteen degrees for 48 hours. If you prefer it harder, you can leave it for a week. It depends on the weather, as high temperatures can spoil it easily.

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    Steam it for about thirty minutes before it's ready to eat.

  7. 7
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    It's very delicious when made according to your own taste.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Fresh beef
    1kg
  • Sichuan peppercorn
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Star anise
    3 pieces
  • Black pepper
    to taste
  • Chili powder
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    1 spoon
  • light soy sauce
    1 spoon
  • Sugar
    1 spoon