Breastfeeding Friendly Ginger & Coconut Aminos Beef Jerky
Homemade jerky is one of those snacks that feels indulgent but is actually packed with the protein and iron that nursing bodies genuinely need more of. This version skips the soy sauce and artificial preservatives found in most store-bought bags, leaning on coconut aminos for that deep, savory punch without any of the additives you might want to avoid while breastfeeding. Fresh ginger and turmeric bring warm, anti-inflammatory flavor to every strip, while a touch of honey and Ceylon cinnamon round things out with just enough sweetness to keep it interesting. The overnight marinade does most of the heavy lifting, so the actual hands-on time is minimal ā perfect when you're running on interrupted sleep. Slicing the beef partially frozen makes getting those thin, even strips surprisingly easy, and the low-and-slow oven method means you don't need any special equipment. The result is deeply savory, slightly chewy jerky that's genuinely satisfying to snack on one-handed during a feed or tuck into a bag for whenever hunger strikes. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a reliable, nourishing snack ready to grab all week long.
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6 servings
For the jerky
- 1 Ā½ lb beef top round or flank steak, trimmed of visible fat
For the marinade
- ā cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Place the beef in the freezer for 30ā45 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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