Black Pepper Free Orange-Garlic Beef Jerky

Homemade beef jerky hits different when you know exactly what went into it — and this citrus-forward version delivers bold, savory flavor without a single crack of black pepper in sight. Most store-bought jerky relies heavily on pepper as a core seasoning, which makes finding a safe bag genuinely frustrating, but this marinade builds its depth from fresh orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger instead. The result is bright and aromatic with a subtle warmth from turmeric and a touch of honey that caramelizes beautifully during the long, slow oven dry. Slicing the steak partially frozen is a clever trick that gives you those clean, even strips that dry consistently and chew just right. After an overnight marinade and a few hours in a low oven, you end up with deeply browned, satisfying jerky that stores in the fridge for up to two weeks — if it lasts that long. It's the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked at all times.

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