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Homemade Jerky

Homemade Jerky

Strips of fresh beef are marinated overnight with spirits and spices, then hung to air-dry for days until chewy, concentrated and full of flavor.

Instructions

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    A little over a pound of fresh beef.

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    Cut into strips and set aside.

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    Pour all your favorite seasonings into a bowl, add a spoonful of high-proof baijiu, mix well, then refrigerate for 24 hours.

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    After marinating for 24 hours until the flavor is sufficient, skewer them together with bamboo skewers.

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    Just place it on the balcony to air dry for about 48 hours.

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    I like the softer weather of around 20 degrees in the south, just one day is enough. If you like a harder texture, you can let it air-dry for a few more days, by then it will be just as firm as the ones sold outside.

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    Steam over high heat for about thirty minutes.

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    You can continue air-drying and then pack it up and refrigerate. I dried it all in a day, so there's no worry about spoilage.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Fresh beef
    600g
  • Sichuan pepper powder
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Black pepper
    to taste
  • white sugar
    1 spoon
  • Chili powder
    to taste
  • Five-spice powder
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    1 spoon
  • light soy sauce
    1 spoon
  • Salt
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Garlic
    5 pieces