Xanthan Gum Free Orange-Garlic Beef Jerky

Bright citrus, punchy garlic, and a deep savory backbone make this beef jerky genuinely hard to stop eating once you start. The marinade leans on fresh orange juice, coconut aminos, and a hit of ginger and turmeric, so every strip carries layers of flavor without relying on any thickeners or stabilizers whatsoever. That matters more than you might think — plenty of commercial jerky and even some homemade seasoning blends sneak in additives that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding xanthan gum. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, from the flank steak down to the honey and apple cider vinegar. A brief freeze before slicing helps you get those clean, even strips that dry consistently in the oven, and the low-and-slow method at 175°F does the rest of the work for you. The result is deeply browned, satisfyingly chewy jerky that stores in the fridge for up to two weeks — though it rarely lasts that long.

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