Seed Oil Free Coconut Aminos Beef Jerky
Most store-bought jerky is loaded with soybean oil, canola oil, or mystery "natural flavors" that make it hard to trust the label — this homemade version sidesteps all of that entirely. The marinade leans on coconut aminos for that deep, savory punch you'd normally get from soy sauce, layered with apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for warmth and color. Every single ingredient is clean and intentional, with no industrial seed oils anywhere in the recipe. Partially freezing the beef before slicing is a small trick that makes a real difference, giving you those thin, even strips that dry beautifully in the oven. After a long, slow bake at low heat, the jerky comes out deeply browned, chewy, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of snack that's hard to stop eating. It keeps well at room temperature, in the fridge, or in the freezer, so making a big batch is absolutely worth it.
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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
- 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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