Carrageenan Free Smoky Beef Jerky

Smoky, chewy, and deeply savory, this homemade beef jerky hits every note you want from a high-protein snack — without any of the additives lurking in most store-bought bags. Carrageenan, a common thickener and stabilizer, shows up in plenty of processed meat products, which makes reading labels on packaged jerky a frustrating guessing game. Making it yourself solves that problem entirely, and the ingredient list here is refreshingly clean. Coconut aminos bring a rich, umami-forward depth in place of conventional soy sauce, while smoked paprika and a touch of cayenne give every strip that bold, campfire-kissed flavor. The overnight marinade does the heavy lifting, so by the time the beef hits the oven, it's already packed with flavor. Propping the oven door open during the low-and-slow drying process is a clever trick that pulls moisture out efficiently and gives you that perfectly leathery, bendable texture. Once cooled, it stores beautifully in an airtight container — assuming it lasts that long.

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