Hazelnut Free Whole30 Beef Snack Sticks
Smoky, savory, and satisfying in every bite, these homemade beef snack sticks are the kind of portable protein that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged kind. The spice blend — smoked paprika, garlic, onion, mustard powder, and a kick of cayenne — builds serious depth of flavor, and the curing process overnight means every stick is seasoned all the way through. Commercial jerky and snack sticks are notorious for hiding unexpected ingredients in their seasonings, but here you control every single component from start to finish. The ingredient list is clean and straightforward, with no tree nuts, nut oils, or flavoring blends that could introduce hidden allergens into the mix. Whether you run them through a smoker for that authentic low-and-slow bark or use your oven on its lowest setting, the result is a firm, snappy stick with a beautifully dry casing. They firm up even further after a rest in the fridge, so patience pays off. Batch-make these on a weekend and you'll have a grab-and-go snack ready all week long.
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12 servings
- 2 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp curing salt (prague powder #1)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 12 collagen casings (19mm), soaked per package directions
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, curing salt, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne (if using). Add the cold water. Mix with your hands or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is tacky and holds together when pressed between your fingers.
- 2
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the curing salt to work through the meat and the flavors to develop.
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