Lupin Free Coconut Aminos Beef Jerky

Total time12 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time4 hr

4.9

(19)

Homemade beef jerky hits differently when you know exactly what went into it, and this marinade is genuinely something special. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a mellow, slightly sweet depth that pairs beautifully with fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a spoonful of honey round everything out, giving each strip that perfect balance of savory, tangy, and just barely sweet. Store-bought jerky is notorious for containing additives and flour-based fillers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding lupin, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every single ingredient. The technique here is straightforward — a long marinade, a low oven, and a wire rack to let the air do its work — and the result is deeply browned, chewy jerky that bends without breaking. Flank steak or top round keeps things lean and satisfying, and the long drying time means you end up with a shelf-stable snack you can stash at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for months. It's the kind of recipe you'll make once and then wonder why you ever bought the packaged stuff.

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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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