Make Jerky in the Oven

• 1). Select a lean cut of beef. Once you select the beef cut, remove any excess fat.
  
  
• 2). Slice the beef into strips along the grain of the meat. Cut the strips into slices 1/8 inch thick.
  
  
• 3). Combine cider vinegar, liquid smoke seasoning and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Place the beef strips in the bowl. Allow the strips to marinate in the refrigerator for two to three hours. Marinating the beef will preserve the flavor and juices.
  
  
• 4). Place beef strips in a preheated 175-degree oven. Lay the strips on oven racks. Do not let the strips touch each other so they cook at the same rate. Line the oven with aluminum foil to catch the liquid drippings that fall off the beef.
  
  
• 5). Rub dry seasoning onto the strips. Choose your favorite seasoning.
  
  
• 6). Set the oven timer for six hours. Check on the meat. The strips may need to dehydrate longer if the beef does not appear dehydrated enough for beef jerky.
  
  

Make Jerky in a Smoker

• 1). Start preparing the smoker. Burn the coals and wood prior to placing in the beef strips. Ensure that the coal or wood burns down to prevent burning the beef.
  
  
• 2). Slice the beef into strips that are 1/8 inch thick. Cut away any excess fat leaf on the lean meat.
  
  
• 3). Season the beef. Marinate the strips in a cider vinegar and sea salt mix. Marinating the strips for two to three hours will preserve the taste of the beef.
  
  
• 4). Rub your favorite dry seasoning on the beef.
  
  
• 5). Place the beef strips in the smoker. Ensure that the beef strips are not touching. Lay a shallow pan of water under the beef strips to catch the drippings. Smoke the beef for six hours or until they are the desired texture.