
Bison makes for an incredibly satisfying jerky ā leaner than beef, with a slightly richer, earthier flavor that takes a marinade beautifully. The blend of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger creates a deeply savory-sweet coating that soaks into every strip during a long, slow refrigerator marinade. Slicing the meat while it's partially frozen is a clever trick that gives you those clean, even strips that dry consistently in the oven. Low and slow at 175°F does all the heavy lifting ā no dehydrator required ā and flipping the strips halfway through ensures every piece dries evenly without turning brittle. For anyone navigating latex sensitivities, store-bought jerky can be a minefield of ambiguous additives and processing aids, so making your own from scratch with a clean, straightforward ingredient list is genuinely reassuring. The finished jerky is chewy, deeply flavored, and keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks or the freezer for up to three months, making it a brilliant high-protein snack to have on hand whenever hunger strikes.
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Place the bison in the freezer for 30ā45 minutes, until firm but not frozen solid. This makes it much easier to slice thinly and evenly.
Using a sharp knife, slice the bison against the grain into strips about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick. For chewier jerky, slice with the grain; for more tender jerky, slice against it.
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