Dairy Free Orange-Garlic Beef Jerky
Bright citrus, punchy garlic, and a deep savory backbone make this homemade beef jerky genuinely hard to stop eating. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice and zest alongside coconut aminos ā a naturally dairy-free swap that delivers all the umami depth you'd want without any hidden milk derivatives that can sneak into store-bought versions. A touch of honey, grated ginger, and ground turmeric round everything out into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Partially freezing the steak before slicing is a clever trick that gives you those clean, even strips essential for consistent drying. After a long overnight marinade and a slow oven dry at 175Ā°F, the result is deeply browned, pleasantly chewy jerky that bends without crumbling ā exactly the texture you're after. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks or the freezer for up to three months, so making a big batch is absolutely worth it. Whether you're packing it for a road trip, a hike, or just a high-protein snack at home, this one delivers serious flavor with zero compromise.
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6 servings
For the jerky
- 1 Ā½ lb flank steak or top round, trimmed of visible fat
For the marinade
- ā cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the steak in the freezer for 30ā45 minutes, until firm but not frozen solid. This makes it much easier to slice thinly and evenly.
- 2
While the beef chills, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, turmeric, honey, and salt in a bowl until the salt and honey are fully dissolved.
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