Backwoods Jerky Marinade

A signature blend of ingredients brings a robust, smoky flavor to homemade jerky. Skip the hassle of shopping for loads of ingredients! This time-saving marinade is expertly crafted with a flavor profile that is sure to please.

Instructions: Place meat slices in a bag or bowl, add marinade, and refrigerate for 1-3 hours. Discard used marinade.

• Whole Muscle Method
• Make sure to remove all fat and silverskin from the meat.
• Partially freeze meat for 1.5-2 hours for easy slicing.
• Slice against the grain for tender jerky, with the grain for traditional chewier texture, and around 1/4" thick. Any thinner will be too dry, and any thicker you will have problems drying it and preserving it as it will hold too much moisture.
• Curing Jerky: Mix Marinade and Meat Cure (scant 1/4 tsp. per pound of meat) pour over meat slices (make sure all slices are covered in marinade). Marinate for 8-24 hours in a plastic storage bag under refrigeration. The longer the marinade, the better the flavor. Stir or squish meat around every few hours to ensure it's evenly coated.
• Home-dried jerky can be stored for 1 to 2 months