
Bison jerky is the kind of high-protein snack that makes you wonder why you ever settled for the rubbery, preservative-loaded bags at the gas station. The marinade here is built on coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a warm blend of garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon ā bold, slightly sweet, and deeply savory without a single seed in sight. That matters more than it sounds, since so many commercial jerky blends and spice packets sneak in sesame, mustard seed, or poppy seed without much fanfare on the label. Bison itself is a lean, rich alternative to beef, and the long marinade ā anywhere from eight to twenty-four hours ā means every strip is packed with flavor all the way through. A low-and-slow oven dry at 175°F does the heavy lifting, pulling moisture out gradually so you get that satisfying chew and a clean snap at the fold. Patting the strips dry before they go on the rack is a small step that makes a real difference in the final texture. Make a batch on the weekend and you've got a genuinely clean, portable snack ready to go for the whole week ahead.
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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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