How to Make Carnivore Chips (only 2 ingredients)

[@Carol-kj5eh]

As a young wife living on the farm my husband grew up on, I met a wonderful woman, close to my age, who is still my friend today. This was in the 1970’s. She made her own luncheon meat and taught me how. You cook the meat, eg: a whole chicken or chicken pieces, in water or a pressure cooker. When done, bone it. Break up the meat into pieces and cut the skin as well into smaller pieces and add seasoning of your choice and toss. Dampen a white tea towel. Place the meat on the tea towel shaping it into a log shape. Begin rolling the tea towel and squeeze as you roll. Make sure you roll tightly. Twist the ends. Cover with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. It’s ready to slice the next day! Absolutely delicious. I need to make this now to make your wonderful chips and I’ll make the dip as well. Thanks Maria. Love your great recipes.

[@MariaEmmerich]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MusicLover-oo8tv]

Tea towel & plastic wrap sounds like a winner also ❤ thanks for sharing & God bless.

[@garyhaae9660]

Mahalo for sharing!

[@BrendaSmith09]

I so grateful that I found this channel. I am doing keto but recently switched to Carnivore temporarily for health reasons and I am looking for new Recipes.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Welcome! I am so glad you're here :)

[@stephaniefox9701]

I definitely would travel to go and eat a meal at your keto restaurant. It’s a fabulous idea. Please let us know when you plan to do this…❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

You are SO kind 🙏

[@critter4004]

There's a keto restaurant in Cedar Rapids Iowa

[@preplikeagypsy10]

I love to travel so please keep us updated, I would so love to go to a keto restaurant! @@MariaEmmerich

[@meatdog]

I purchased the ham press and the meat slicer a year and a half ago and it makes the best "lunchmeat" from all kinds of meats. And it's so much fun to slice it with the deli slicer! Super easy, super clean and delicious. I love this. I usually make my carnivore crisps in my smoker, but now I have another way to get my meat crisps. Whoo hoo, I live and love this carnivore life🎉🎉

[@MariaEmmerich]

I’m so glad you’re loving it! 😍

[@micko9507]

Thanks for sharing your awesome recipes, just starting my out on my carnivore journey and your book “ The Carnivore Cookbook “ is a definite must for all to have.👍

[@MariaEmmerich]

Wonderful! You made my day! 🙏🥰❤️

[@jarrodrussell6785]

That was pretty cool. I never realized the process of making deli meat either. You blew my mind. Thank you!

[@pizzaiq]

I've been trying to figure out the home made deli meat press thing for some time now. An answer came from you :) Thank you Maria!

[@MariaEmmerich]

You are so welcome!

[@kittywoods7155]

That was so awesome seeing how you can make your own deli meat! Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@st5362]

Thank you for sharing this, I had no idea it could be so easy to make homemade deli meat and I have to avoid store bought, it causes me horrible bladder issues. Thank you again 🌺

[@gullinvarg]

Hoping for gyro meat next. Gyro chips with tzatziki might be interesting too. 😁

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yum!

[@gullinvarg]

@@MariaEmmerich to be clear, I'm hoping you'll try gyro meat next, although I'm planning to take a shot at it. 😉

[@gullinvarg]

@@MariaEmmerich taking a shot at gyro meat. 1 lb ground lamb 1 lb ground beef A bit less than 2T Primal Palate Super Gyro seasoning 1t garlic granules ½T onion granules About 1c water to help with pureeing I'm letting it sit overnight in the fridge before cooking. Partly to let the flavors meld, partly because it's bedtime. Will see how it turns out.

[@jdmosaics]

@@gullinvarg how did it turn out and what is Gyro?

[@gullinvarg]

@@jdmosaics it's a combination of beef and lamb with a (presumably Greek) set of herbs flavoring it. It turned out pretty well.

[@camwhitman5425]

Some great ideas here that I will use to develop my own beef chips. Thanks for sharing.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Enjoy!

[@BeingConformed]

I have that meat slicer and love it! I bought it mainly for making beef jerky.

[@MariaEmmerich]

It's so good!

[@graftme3168]

I just got Redmond's smoked salt! I will try this recipe. I LOVE nachos!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Hope you enjoy!

[@jennifergribbins4560]

Which salt is it. Redmond has 3 flavors

[@leannmendoza3854]

Oh my goodness, those look absolutely delicious! I have been diagnosed with a ton of health issues that doctors just want to throw pills at. I finally said NO! And have been researching what can possibly be done on a non-pharmaceutical level to heal myself and keto/ ketovore/ Carnivore diets all keep coming up time after time. I am trying to learn and started 4 days ago eating along those lines. I haven't been hungry really but have wanted to snack on something yummy. Those chips would be absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing this idea and that ranch dip sounds absolutely amazing as well! Have a really great day and thanks again for sharing!💜😊👍

[@dolfingirl2000]

Hi Maria, I just discovered you because I watched the Carnivore movie. 🙂 This is such a great idea making your own deli meat! And--LOL--as you were grinding the chicken in the blender I had a face palm moment because I literally NEVER thought about grinding my own chicken. 🤣😂 Like I just never thought about it and pay a lot more for the stuff that's already ground at the supermarket. Too funny. Anyway, thanks for the ideas. Have a great day!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you!

[@trinity1022]

what's the carnivore movie? where can i find this?

[@Thewellshomestead]

What movie?

[@lifestationexpresslinda9425]

Kai is delightful! I want to make that dip! 😊

[@jjodom1010]

Switched over to this video pausing the lasagne video. I've added the meat press and slicer to my amazon wish list. I recently watched the Reversed Carnivore season and it was awesome. I'm currently doing BBBE through the end of June but I'm seriously considering going to a mostly Carnivore diet starting in July. I'm down 112 pounds since 12/31/21 and I absolutely love your cooking videos. Going to Hawaii is a dream of mine so maybe one day I might actually get to meet you in person. I love how you incorporate your kids into your videos too. I've been teaching for 15 years and am currently teaching high school. Maria, you are a Godsend. thanks for all you do.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Many blessings to you 🙏

[@janwilson6763]

I've discovered wire pizza pans that work great for using the oven for dehydrating. I got mine at WalMart for $5

[@MariaEmmerich]

Great tip!

[@benicio1967]

You are just so much fun to watch. This was a little work for sure but you really make it all look so easy. You did an excellent job of explaining this. Thank you so much! ❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@TXDHC]

Just made your protein noodles and yum 😋 Thank you!

[@MariaEmmerich]

So glad!

[@jw6180]

Thank you! I never knew that’s how deli meat was made! That looks awesome! I’m going to try that ranch dip soon.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Hope you enjoy!

[@masonryjoe]

I learned something here, love that meat press, cheers from Canada !

[@had123ish]

Got the Redmond’s smoked salt, chef’s blend, hickory, etc. And it’s the best!!!

[@CoffeeDrinker-fs1co]

Hi Maria! I just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying it immensely. Do you have a book out that tells about your lifestyle changes and your keto life? I'd be interested in reading your autobiography. You are so inspiring and interesting!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you sweetheart! I talk a lot about my journey in my book Keto: mariamindbodyhealth.com/my-books/

[@zbawieniejestwieczne9013]

Maria, your chips sound crunchy. Yummmy I love to watch these vidoes. You blew my mind with meat presser.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you 😋

[@brendawellden4971]

How cool is this?! Meat press and slicer on the way ! When I make a batch I will make your lasagna!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesomeness! Enjoy! ❤️

[@clairevinet3557]

Thank you to both of you!!!🥰👏🏼🙏🏼

[@nataliaspinelli9747]

Thanks Maria - you are the queen 👸

[@ps138vs2cavi]

That's CRAZY YO, thank you so much. I've been just baking chicken breast and slicing it. That look a lot better for sandwiches

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you!

[@BradahMoki-sm7nd]

I discovered your recipe here as I embarked on my Carnivore Journey on March 5, 2024. Growing up in Hawai’i, I've always embraced diverse cooking styles and love experimenting with different recipes. Cooking is one of my greatest passions, and the carnivore diet presents some intriguing challenges. While waiting for the press I ordered, I was encouraged to attempt the method shared in your comments. I'll be using a tofu press to see how it goes. Thank you very much for this crunchy alternative… I'm eager to see the results. Mahalo nui kakou! 💯🤙🏽🌊🏝️

[@MariaEmmerich]

Awesomeness! Mahalo ❤️

[@MareBlz]

Hello, I’m new to your channel. I’m wondering if you can use beef in this recipe, if so, would it be ground or steak cut up? Thank you. Would love to make deli meat and “carnivore” chips. 😊

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes! Just follow the instructions using the cuts of beef you prefer :)

[@gingercameronfordcrouch7057]

Aw ok I was thinking in your Carnivore Lasagna recipe that the homemade deli meat was just cut with a meat slicer. This is quite interesting! Lots of ideas now for like ground chicken and other stuff.

[@gullinvarg]

Was looking at some other sausage/deli meat videos and starch is considered a binder. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ One video that had add-ons particularly used the starch to add in keeping them stuck in the meat. Can't remember which one, but some add-ons (mixed in after the meat is pureed) I've seen are olives, cubed meat, pistachios, cubed cheese. I've also seen recipes without starch but with gelatin.

[@motherof1doll.]

Or Grave’s? My daughter was dx’d in 2019 while low-carb for T1D but after carnivore, her very next labs only two weeks later they said she was 100% negative for Grave’s. After 6 labs over 3 months saying it was getting worse and she wouldn’t live without Methimazole. Mysterious thyroid storm could happen anytime if she didn’t take the Methimazole. Suddenly scary symptoms & suffering gone. Still can’t believe it.

[@Thewellshomestead]

How long between the Graves and T1D diagnosis? How old is she and how is her cholesterol levels? Our son (13 now) was diagnosed with T1D just before his 10th birthday. I'm a pharmacist and within days realized what garbage I was taught about managing diabetes. Went low carb within the first week but didn't have a handle on it for a few months. Our son never had a baseline lipid panel and was only tested once last year, everything looked perfect except his LDL was pretty high. Endo prescribed a statin, I said no.

[@zemyna3539]

Wow! Thank you for this awesome channel and your life-changing information.

[@jdmosaics]

At 7.35 you remove the lid off the press and the spring wasn’t in it? Do you need the spring in to force pressure into the meat to get a good texture also while it sets in the 10hrs in the fridge?

[@WanieB]

What am awesome idea! Never knew you could do that 💡

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks!!

[@MyHeart4Health]

Thank you for this idea! I have a dehydrator and I’m going to try to make the chips in there. 🔥

[@MariaEmmerich]

You're welcome!

[@kerri4health]

I am just starting out making chips..How should I store the meat chips if I make a big batch?

[@MariaEmmerich]

I store them in a sealed Ziplock bag in the fridge :)

[@PabloTorres-ec2jl]

You’re recipes are great ‼️

[@CJoefarhat]

Can't wait to make this!! 🤙

[@michm.p.l.71]

This is awesome thank you so much for sharing, I'm definitely going to get the meat press to make this! I like the fact that you can control how much salt goes into this especially for someone with high blood pressure.

[@auntiedepressant10]

So awesome that you make your own deli meat. I encourage u however to do a little research about salt bc u r missing out on all the health benefits it gives us. Redmond salt is the best in flavor and benefits! Commercial salt is cut with plastics and sugar, which legally does not have to be on the list of ingredients. A truer warning about salt would be to not eat commercial salt. In your research you will find that a good salt from an ancient underground sea. does NOT have anything to do with high blood pressure. This is one of the first things you will find in your research. I wish you good health and a long quality life! Cheers🎉

[@eliezeryamzon5224]

Thanks for sharing. Can you use beef with this method?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes you can!

[@renyfornow9570]

Awesome video😂 I want the meat press and meat slicer!!

[@tamsteak]

thank you AGAIN maria! you are beyond awesome:-)

[@MariaEmmerich]

You are so welcome!

[@louisethurlow3948]

Hi, I'm fairly new to the carnivore diet and have a few questions. Is your dip also carnivore or is it just keto?? If not carnivore which ingredients don't fall into it? I was checking out the spices & would love it if the ones w/o sugar were carnivore approved. Thank you for your videos! I can't wait to try your better than A1 steak sauce! God Bless

[@MariaEmmerich]

The dip isn't carnivore by definition. But it just depends on your goals and what works best for you :)

[@Wonderpattypatty]

Kai is the cutest, most handsome boy!!! God bless ur family!! 🙏❤️😇

[@debbienolan656]

Hi there, I just found you. Do you have ONLY ebooks?

[@MariaEmmerich]

I have ebooks and many published titles :) mariamindbodyhealth.com/my-books/

[@jegr3398]

Nice! I'm gonna try this

[@MariaEmmerich]

Enjoy!

[@deborahrose8621]

Now I need to get a deli slicer ~

[@kimberlyhibbert710]

Look yummy! I’m wondering if I could use my dehydrator?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes you can!

[@melissaevans7587]

Kai is so cute!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you. We ADORE him 🥰

[@furbabies3momma]

​@MariaEmmerich Your son Kai IS adorable... you are very Blessed! 🤗

[@sifu2u_now]

Can do this for fish meat as well? Hmmm...I am so going to make this crisp! Thanks for the recipe and instructions. ❤🙏

[@MariaEmmerich]

I would think so, but I haven't tried it with fish 🙏

[@elisadelaurenti2516]

I have made something similar with seafood. Like sausages.

[@mitzi3309]

Doesn't that metal container heat up in the boiling water? Seems like you would have needed a potholder. Also, what happened to the spring? Did you remove that before cooking?? 🤔

[@joevans5713]

I would imagine that it’s been edited out of the video in the interests of time

[@ritasadventuresineurope]

Wow! I'm so, so glad i found your channel ❤.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Welcome!!

[@mommiedearest5337]

You had me at "chips."❤

[@Deanriley]

Have done similar with pork seasoned with lemon pepper and salt.

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Mmmmm!! Love it!! Thank you🥰

[@clairramsdale8383]

Looks great! Thinking of making batches for kids lunch box but how long do they stay crispy in an airtight container - and if I refrigerate them will they go soggy? Can I store them in the pantry?

[@MariaEmmerich]

They stay crunchy when stored. We store them in a ziplock in the fridge, but they never last very long before getting eaten up to be honest ;)

[@clairramsdale8383]

@@MariaEmmerich yes, I can imagine they soon get devoured! 😁. I've ordered the meat press and the meat slicer so I can make these for all the family. I'm hoping my husband will take some to work, and that my 9 yr old granddaughter will like them for recess. Thanks for all your fantastic ideas. 😋

[@annh3599]

Thanks Maria!

[@pamelashaffer4680]

When I done Paleo many years ago I took frozen chicken breast cut it super thin and made what I called chicken jerky ! it was good I made some thicker chicken pieces reciently starting carnivore but this concept sound good also!

[@gullinvarg]

If you're dairy free you'll need to use a different seasoning in addition to switching out the cream cheese. There's buttermilk in the ranch seasoning.

[@RoxanneR8375]

Every ranch seasoning I've ever seen also contains MSG (monosodium glutamate). It's a neurotoxin. Be sure to check the label.

[@preplikeagypsy10]

you can cook your chicken, make bone stock with the bones, use a food processor grind the chicken, add some stock with the gelatin that you get from the stock until you get the right consistency, put it in a loaf pan and let it chill overnight covered in the fridge, and you will have your own deli meat, season to taste, I am curious if you could put these in the air fryer, I never thought of making meat chips, they are hard to find and expensive! Thank you so very much!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Enjoy!!

[@BradahMoki-sm7nd]

Using an air fryer seems like a promising and faster method. Yesterday tried making these chips in the oven for the first time. I loved them! It has so much creative potential. Next, I intend to create a sun dehydrator for relaxing days at the beach and see how that goes. 🌊🏝️

[@LCF0110]

If I don’t want to make deli meat and just want to make carnivore chips, will it work the same to very thinly slice whichever meat I choose and dehydrate it?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yep!

[@evelyndanner7609]

Can’t wait to try this!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Hope you like it!

[@capnceltblood5347]

They add starch to it... to stretch it out... add more volume and mass to the chicken no other reason.

[@Wonderpattypatty]

Loved ur video & subscribed. God bless u! 🙏💚

[@MariaEmmerich]

I am so grateful for your kindness and support ❤️

[@phredflypogger4425]

That's an awesome knife that you have there.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks!

[@scf3425]

Can you use a dehydrator?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes you can! :)

[@RahulVarshney956]

Amazing. These look like south Asian papad “papadum” (pronounced more like “pauper”)- except no carbs! Wow

[@MariaEmmerich]

You are right!

[@cindypassmore725]

Could you use preground meat from the store...ie: chicken, beef, turkey?

[@MariaEmmerich]

No, if you start with ground meat the texture will not be right.

[@cindypassmore725]

@@MariaEmmerich Thank you

[@GhostsVoices]

Hi please do you have a name for that presser so I can see if I can find it on Amazon? Thank you and thank you for your recipes

[@MariaEmmerich]

mariamindbodyhealth.com/meat-press-for-homemade-deli-meat/

[@janetw7828]

I’m confused…when you took the lid off of the press I did not see the coil/spring mechanism that was there when you first put the lid on the meat press…..

[@joevans5713]

Probably edited out to keep the video reasonably short

[@hanginlaundry360]

Wonder if you could put the whole press in a pressure cooker? Would save time!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Not sure, I haven't tried that. :)

[@traciedevine7292]

Wow awesome ,I want to make my own deli meat, thanks for sharing this

[@MariaEmmerich]

Most welcome 😊

[@maggiewatte7911]

I think you could sou vide this in press. Amazing

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes!

[@christinestuart4174]

Sorry to ask this, but i couldn't find the link for the products used. Please can someone point me in the right direction. Many thanks

[@MariaEmmerich]

mariamindbodyhealth.com/the-best-homemade-deli-meat/

[@christinestuart4174]

@Maria Emmerich, many thanks.

[@ReneeRobinsonOfficial]

Could you use a dehydrator to make them too or do they cook better in the oven?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes, you sure can 🙌

[@jennifershepherd851]

Im so sorry if I missed it but why is it refrigerated for at least 10 hrs?

[@MariaEmmerich]

If you do not let it cool completely before slicing, it will fall apart :)

[@kelskamp]

can you do other meats besides chicken? pork, beef? etc.?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes :)

[@hufeisen65]

Where do you get that cylinder from? Im in Australia

[@MariaEmmerich]

Amazon

[@hufeisen65]

Thankyou.. what's it called?

[@MariaEmmerich]

It is called a Meat Press :)

[@JeanHendrix-zl5hv]

How much water or liquid did you put in the blender with the chicken, please???

[@MariaEmmerich]

about half a cup :)

[@bonnieengel8951]

What brand of deli meat is a good choice?

[@MariaEmmerich]

You ALWAYS have to check ingredients. I have a hard time finding any with clean ingredients anymore which is why I now make my own :)

[@mitzieat307junkjournals4]

I’m mostly carnivore and have lost 30 lbs. want to lose another 15-20. I have hoshimotos and didn’t realize you should eat differently until hearing you say it. I would be very interested in what you have to say.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Going dairy free carnivore is excellent for Hashimotos. Dialing in your macros is key to weight loss. Get your macros here for free (please be sure to read the notes at the top of the calculator) mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/

[@LizDayTV]

QUESTION: Couldn’t you cook the meat faster by putting it into an instant pot instead of the stovetop?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yes, you can use an Instant Pot :)

[@ilpostinomotociclista270]

I think you can stick your thermometer through the hole in the side of the press.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Haha! I keep replaying the Seinfeld episode with the meat slicer in my head! If you weren't a Seinfeld fan (I became one watching reruns thanks to insomnia), it's probably on KZbin! Kai cracks me up! 😂😍

[@MariaEmmerich]

I love it! 😂

[@ycats0710]

You got a sub because of your interaction with your very handsome young man.... I love this and will try it, ty😊

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for subbing!🥰

[@annakauffman2992]

Looks awesome!

[@CarolynnMc01]

Looks great! thank you

[@kimberlyhibbert710]

I wonder if you can use a mandolin to cut the deli meat? Maybe par freeze it first?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Good idea!

[@PaulaSimpson-n2f]

I have been eating beef egg butter bacon cheese for four months, all meats, I got my sugar under control. I would like to lose 65 pounds. I don’t have any health concerns. I just want the scale to move now. Only been maintaining. Can you help me.

[@MariaEmmerich]

To kick start weight loss and healing the first and most important thing is to get your macros right. You have a few options: Get them here for free (PLEASE read the notes at the top of the calculator regarding height, Protein requirements, and body fat percentage and adjust until you’re within your range): mariamindbodyhealth.com/calculator/ Or, Craig can do them for you here: keto-adapted.com/product/macro-assessment/ Or, with a Platinum membership on the support website you get FREE custom macro calculations. Enjoy access to exclusive recipes, the meal planner tool, saved meal plans, videos, Q&A module, LIVE weekly meetings, custom macros and more with the Platinum support membership! keto-adapted.com/subscriptions/

[@mollymarch7408]

Love this

[@greycat7773]

Hi, I thought chicken had to be cooked to 165? Thoughts on why 150 is okay please anyone reading the comments.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Because it will continue to cook when you remove it from the water. Otherwise your deli meat is going to be extremely overcooked, cry and crumbly.

[@cynthiagilbreth1352]

Kai is a doll, he shouldn’t be the sever, but the tester!

[@Nikepo]

Greetings Maria! I just came across your lasagna recipe courtesy of Neisha and Ken Berry, its phenomenal!!! I wanted to make my own deli chicken since the store bought stuff is crazy expensive, but like you said, a mess of weird ingredients. I have a question for you about the cooking process. Have you or anyone tried cooking this in an instant pot? The dimensions of the press look like they'd fit inside easily. I was curious because this could possibly shorten cooking time by a fair bit without the extra water use, that and I love my instant pot

[@MariaEmmerich]

I personally have not tried it.

[@Nikepo]

@@MariaEmmerichGuess I've got something new to try then...=D

[@Nikepo]

@@MariaEmmerich I did it! Just got my deli meat cooker in from amazon =) I live at 7k elevation and wanted to make super sure it was cooked through. I pressure cooked mine in my instant pot at high pressure for 40 minutes. Came out at 185* f so you could probably do less time. The saltiness is perfect and I am thrilled!!! Thank you so much Maria

[@goebes17]

How long is the shelf life on these would you assume?

[@MariaEmmerich]

They should be okay for a couple of days, or keep them in the fridge for a week :)

[@fredwulff]

Can I use a dehydrator instead of my oven

[@MariaEmmerich]

Sure :)

[@meatdog]

Line up the tabs on the lid with the opening tabs on the can thrn twist closed. It goes easier

[@crossboy787]

I love you recipes thank you so much maria💖💖💖💖💯💯💯💯💯

[@MariaEmmerich]

I am so grateful for your kindness and support ❤️