
Bison jerky made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd grab off a gas station shelf ā deeper flavor, cleaner ingredients, and a satisfying chew that actually makes you feel good about snacking. Commercial jerky is one of those products where the ingredient list can get surprisingly long and murky, with preservatives and additives that have no business being in dried meat. This recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward: lean bison, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a warm blend of garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon. That marinade does serious work over an 8-to-24-hour soak, building bold, slightly sweet, savory flavor all the way through each strip. The low-and-slow oven method ā 175°F for three to four hours ā dries the meat gently without burning off the good stuff, and the wire rack setup ensures even airflow on every piece. Once cooled, it keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks or the freezer for up to three months, so a single batch goes a long way. It's the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked at all times.
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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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