AIP Friendly Coconut Aminos Beef Jerky
Chewy, deeply savory, and packed with bold flavor, this beef jerky is the kind of satisfying snack that's genuinely hard to put down. The marinade leans on coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, which is the key swap that makes this work for anyone following a strict elimination-style protocol — you get that rich, umami depth without any of the off-limits ingredients. Fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, and a touch of honey round out the flavor in a way that feels complex and intentional, not like something was simply left out. A low, slow oven dry at 175°F pulls all the moisture out over three to four hours, giving you that perfect chewy-but-not-brittle texture that store-bought jerky rarely nails. The recipe makes a generous batch from two pounds of flank steak, so you'll have plenty to stash in the fridge or freezer for the weeks ahead. It's the kind of high-protein, portable snack that makes staying on track feel a lot less like a sacrifice.
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6 servings
For the jerky
- 2 lb flank steak or top round, trimmed of visible fat
For the marinade
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/2 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the flank steak in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until it is firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing much easier. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef against the grain into strips about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Pat the strips dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a zip-top bag or shallow dish, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, turmeric, onion powder, salt, and Ceylon cinnamon, if using, until combined.
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