Capsaicin Free Orange-Garlic Beef Jerky

Homemade beef jerky hits differently when you know exactly what went into it — and this citrus-forward version is genuinely hard to put down. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice and zest, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey to build deep, savory-sweet flavor without a single hot pepper or spice in sight. That matters more than it sounds, because most store-bought jerky and even many homemade recipes lean heavily on chili powder, cayenne, or hot sauce — ingredients that are completely off the table here. Every component in this marinade is naturally free of capsaicin, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The technique is straightforward: a long overnight marinade does the heavy lifting, and a low, slow oven dry delivers that satisfying chew with a slight crack at the fold. Slicing the beef partially frozen is a small trick that makes a real difference in getting those clean, even strips. The result is a protein-packed snack with bold, bright flavor that proves you don't need heat to make jerky worth reaching for again and again.

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