AIP Friendly Ginger & Coconut Aminos Beef Jerky
Chewy, deeply savory, and packed with warm spice, this beef jerky is the kind of snack that disappears fast — whether you're road-tripping, meal prepping, or just need something satisfying between meals. The marinade leans on coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, which keeps things grain-free and nightshade-free while still delivering that rich, umami-forward depth you want in a good jerky. Fresh ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon bring an anti-inflammatory warmth that feels intentional rather than like a compromise, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without tipping into sweetness. Store-bought jerky is almost always off the table for anyone following a strict elimination protocol — hidden additives, soy derivatives, and pepper-based seasonings show up constantly on those labels. Making it at home with this recipe means you control every single ingredient from the beef to the brine. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting, and the result is properly dried, food-safe strips with that satisfying bend-and-crack texture. With six servings worth of jerky ready to go, you'll have a genuinely craveable, portable protein on hand all week long.
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6 servings
For the jerky
- 1 ½ lb beef top round or flank steak, trimmed of visible fat
For the marinade
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 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.
Instructions
- 1
Place the beef in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until it is firm but not frozen solid. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef against the grain into strips about 1/8-inch (3mm) thick. For chewier jerky, slice with the grain.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, sea salt, and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
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