
Homemade beef jerky hits differently when you know exactly what went into it, and this marinade is genuinely something special. Coconut aminos bring that deep, savory punch you want without any soy, and they pair beautifully with apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh garlic, and grated ginger for a marinade that's bold, slightly sweet, and a little warming. A touch of turmeric and optional Ceylon cinnamon round things out in a way that makes every strip taste more complex than you'd expect from a simple snack. Store-bought jerky can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins and shared-facility warnings, so making your own gives you total control over every ingredient. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting — just slice the beef thin, let it soak overnight, and let the heat do the rest. Patting the strips dry before they go into the oven is the small step that makes a big difference in getting that perfectly chewy, deeply browned texture. Once cooled, it keeps well at room temperature, in the fridge, or in the freezer, so you can make a big batch and snack on it for weeks.
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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.
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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