Citrus Free Coconut Aminos Beef Jerky

Total time12 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time4 hr

4.9

(19)

Homemade beef jerky hits different when you know exactly what went into it, and this version delivers serious depth of flavor without a drop of anything citrus-derived. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce, bringing a mellow, slightly sweet umami base that pairs with honey, garlic, and fresh ginger for a marinade that smells incredible the moment you mix it together. A touch of turmeric and optional Ceylon cinnamon round out the profile in a way that feels warm and complex rather than one-note. Store-bought jerky is notoriously tricky territory — many brands sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavoring, so making your own is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. The technique here is straightforward: a long marinade, a low oven, and a little patience while the strips slowly transform into chewy, deeply savory strips you'll want to stash everywhere. Patting the beef dry before it goes on the rack is a small step that makes a big difference, helping the jerky dry evenly rather than steam. Once cooled, it keeps well at room temperature, in the fridge, or the freezer, so a single batch goes a long way.

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Ingredients

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
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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