Making Your Own Beef Jerky Is Much Easier Than You Thought

Homemade Beef Jerky is much easier than you thought and all you need is some beef and a smidgen of patience to pull off the process.
Beef Jerky Recipe:
2 lbs of top round or flank steak sliced between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch thickness
Rosemary salt recipe full batch:
1 cup kosher salt
14 sprigs of rosemary stripped
8 sprigs sage stripped
3-5 cloves of garlic (3 if they are big and 5 if small)
1 lemon zested
Rosemary salt weighted recipe:
250 grams kosher salt
8 grams fresh sage leaves
16 grams fresh rosemary leaves
20 grams fresh garlic
3 grams fresh lemon zest
Chipotle BBQ sauce recipe:
1 large onion medium dice
1/3 cup malt vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup water
2 cup ketchup
2 1/2 tbsp molasses
6 oz chipotle
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. sweat down the onion over low heat with 1 tbsp of cooking oil for 10 minutes or until the onion has turned translucent.
2. add all the other ingredients on the list and let it simmer away (just barely bubbling) for 25 minutes.
3. strain out the onions and let the sauce cool down to room temp before putting in a container to store in the fridge.
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[@thatdudecancook]

I hope you try out some beef jerky of your own my friends and if you want to get in on my jerky giveaway the link is here-www.jerky.com/pages/tdcc-jerky-giveaway

[@dagdogg]

I'm entered!

[@geegaw1535]

I signed up Sonny but it won't let me enter to the free give away. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@dagdogg]

@@geegaw1535 At the link Sonny posted, there is a space to put in your e-mail address to be entered. I got entered with no problems.

[@daanyaalsaley4481]

Please make biltong it's way better then jerky

[@duronpottas7959]

How long in oven?

[@rolltide1912]

Love this video. Been making my own jerky (beef and venison) for years. Even bought and extra dehydrator and meat slicer because we make it so often. My family LOVES it. I’ve gotten my recipe down to where it turns out really good and just the way we like it. Store bought is just not the same anymore.

[@Petrol_Sniffa]

How much more expensive is it to make your own jerky would you say?

[@thatdudecancook]

the best way to store this would be with a vacuum-sealed bag and it should last for up to 2 months, Ziploc-type bags work as well but the air will still get to it a little bit so it will dry out even more. Of course, the environment you live in will play a part as well with humidity etc..

[@vanschat]

I absolutely love the Rosemary salt! Always have it on hand. I also made another one, so I followed the recipe and subbed out the rosemary for basil and added thyme as well as the sage and it is phenomenal!

[@24kachina]

Confession: rosemary salt - and I go heavy on the RM and lemon zest - is seriously addicting. I just grilled some Duroc pork loin i cut into filet mignon style chops, olive oil and RM salt, grilled to 143 and rested, a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice to finish. To DIE for.

[@thatdudecancook]

sounds awesome!!

[@JoeCole302]

I found you at the beginning of the pandemic...I have cooked Burria tacos to filet mignon..thanks for the easy instructions and laughs..I have recommended you a TON!!

[@thatdudecancook]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@queeffairy]

I make jerky in my dehydrator all the time I've never done the oven method. Rm salt is great so is homemade teriyaki and just peppered my 3 favorite ways for jerky. Next time I'll try the oven method since that would be a new way for me.

[@omerta926]

Love the channel, and this is something I’ve been increasingly think about this week!!! Love jerky but prices for it are outrageous

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Definitely entered ! Beef jerky is one of my ALLTIME favorite snacks. Thanks sonny!

[@nikkirichards4952]

Yum! jerky is a good thing.. nice to show that you dont need any fancy smokers n such, can do right in the home oven...

[@Rtollinchi]

One of the best cooking channels on the tube!

[@ChristianLawsonNYC]

I freeze it for two hours and then use a meat slicer as I regularly make Capicola, Pastirma, and Duck prosciutto..

[@MattRoadhouse]

I did tests with my pineapple Thai chili teriyaki sauce that I make ... word of warning. I turned a few pounds to mush with the enzymes. Even a one hour marinade was almost too much as the enzymes also work / accelerate during the dehydration due to heat hahahaha. It's fantastic tho, if you can avoid the mush

[@ugotknockedthefugout]

This is more like biltong than jerky, can't wait to try it myself!

[@joshstiltner]

Great video Sonny. I’ve been making beef jerky at home for a few years and it’s MUCH better than anything I can buy. My favorite is teriyaki marinated beef jerky.

[@Brownjd1974]

I clicked the link and bought some stuff! Thanks very much.

[@thatdudecancook]

Thank you too!

[@HPTM]

Thank you for your talent and energy! New to your channel, do you have a recipe for chicken jerky? Best wishes 🎉

[@Kenbo24]

recently stumbled across the channel and i am absolutely addicted to these videos man, great personality and definitely sparked my passion for cooking again

[@chrisa1441]

Chipotle Adobo raspberry jam baked Brussel sprouts are a go to for me when cooking for people. I love Adobo sauce... So good.

[@tedpytlik8123]

Can’t wait to try this. Love beef jerky and love the rosemary salt so my mouth is watering already. Wife’s not a jerky fan so more for me 👍

[@amykat5]

Entered and took advantage of the presale! I’ve made jerky in the oven and the dehydrator. Love them both!

[@thatdudecancook]

Nice! I have not dried the dehydrator version yet, which do you prefer?

[@amykat5]

@@thatdudecancook The oven. They are both good, but the oven has a bit of a…deeper taste, I guess. It’s just different.

[@nicholasquinn9221]

We call it biltong in South Africa, have a search for it and see how we do it. By the way, love your recipes and creativity in your videos. It ha really inspired me to cook properly 💪🏻

[@Decypha77]

No sir, no. Biltong is not the same thing as beef jerky.

[@mattybhoy6522]

Tjom. Biltong is not the same.

[@murraylangley2449]

Jurky is yummy but biltong is just yummyier

[@ctwest3601]

I think the major difference is the emphasis on coriander, and honestly it's made me put coriander with beef in a whole lot of other things and it's great.

[@Decypha77]

@@ctwest3601 the major difference is not coriander (vinegar maybe). Biltong is cured beef whereas jerky is dried beef, even the way they are produced is different.

[@DirtyHairy01]

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[@keithvallencourt7901]

If I lie or deny I’ll die, so I must testify: Rosemary Salt is the real deal (now I know I know), and it made for amazing jerky. Like all of Chef Sonny’s recipes, these are keepers.

[@danielgarrett7326]

As soon as I have the extra money I hope there’s a few bags left!!! I love your channel by the way and I’m always a true friend as I watch the videos! I love cooking your recipes !

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Almost 1 million subs! Congratulations chef, awesome to see the achievement after so much effort. You deserve it!

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Man, I stumble on this video and how great content and fun as a bonus… I subscribed immediately 💪🏼

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Brother you have the whole channel down pat. Best channel for any level chef

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Come on Sonny, nearly 1 million subscribers!!🥳🥳🥳🥳

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I am in love with your channel. I really enjoy everything you share.

[@williamdiaz6822]

Wow!! I’m going to try it this weekend.

[@cyndifoore7743]

I have made my own jerky in my food dehydrator. It came out wonderful.

[@bradthornburg1800]

I got some of your jerky and the rosemary salt is top tier. Great job

[@rickbourn971]

Ordered mine today!! Can’t wait to try them all!

[@rhchapman96]

As always you are awesome.

[@louielouie9768]

Now this I gotta try this weekend

[@rahcaz3689]

I want to make everything you make haha, it all looks so good! Maybe this will finally be the kick in the pants I need to make the Rosemary Salt. I need to know so when you say “if you know you know” I’m not just some fraud!

[@LawMasterMike]

The rosemary salt is so easy. I buy a big shaker container with coarse salt, make the rosemary salt, put it in the shaker, then keep it in the fridge. It hold for a few months pretty well.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Been using a couple of Luhr Jensen smokers for 30 years. This version is missing the smoke man! Just subbed up and will be making sage salt. ✌

[@byebye_public_servant]

What a wonderful jerky! I will use your video as a reference for my jerky making.

[@kettamayyy7702]

I love how honest your reactions are to the food!!! 😅😂

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

My favorite method of maintaining a sustainable pantry and stockpiling items long term for the whole family and the family dog and the family cat is what I consider to be the most practical, utilizing every type of food storage methods and technology available, both old and new. . Except for the fruits and vegetables that get canned, I keep perishable items like meat, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products in the refrigerator on a short term basis until I'm ready to use them for a big family meal - and for even longer term sustainable storage, a large separate freezer, which can store a half side of beef with plenty of room left over for homemade ice cream etc. . I'm considering upgrading to a walk-in freezer at some point.in the near future, if my plans to open a bed and breakfast come to fruition. Sometimes, however a nice round of cheese can do well for quite awhile on a pantry shelf at room temperature - and doesn't mind even if it has to stand there alone.😁 Store bought canned goods get shelves.in the large pantry closet - several for canned meat like corned beef hash, spam and sandwich spread and another for canned vegetables Bread, rolls, grains, homemade pasta, cereals and the like are stored in special humidity controlled bins I order from Amazon Prime - which usually get delivered to my doorstep about an hour after I order them. . Stuff from the family garden and orchard, like onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, cucumber, pumpkins, carrots, corn celery,, potatoes and yams, cherries, blueberries and strawberries get canned in Mason Jars and stored in the cool, root cellar of this wonderful rambling former farmhouse (circa 1867) I share with my extended blended family and several rambunctious dogs raised on table scraps from the some of the finest food from a plethora of sources both commercial and home based. . There's even a special separate "summer kitchen" which I converted to store butter and ice cream churns, pots, pans, utensils, extra storage containers, foil, bags, cutlery, and other meal related accoutrement. Out back in the woods, just beyond the big pile of wood I maintain all year, (for use in an antique woodstove I keep on hand, in case the power goes out) there's even an old rusting vintage still where my great grandfather made some of the finest corn whiskey for miles. Next to it is the rusting hulk of the Ford Model A he used to transport that powerful hootch by the light of the moon on soft summer nights to his eager customers in a tri-county area. Further into this verdant forest of mostly sycamore, oak, pine and scrub, runs a cool stream into which I occasionally cast a rod or net to catch some Brook Trout, Bluntnose Shiners, or whatever takes the bait (just earthworms for the most part). And yes, hunting season means wild turkey, deer, and even an occasional wild boar. Next week, I'm planning on filing for a permit to 3-D print a smokehouse in order to be able to create gourmet artisan handcrafted, beef, bacon, turkey, and beef stick jerky, which interested local merchants can private label for other people to share with their families and their family dogs. Unfortunately, i had to break the bad news to my free range hens today that due to expected egg shortages regretfully numbered are their days of laying a couple of eggs and then basically taking the rest of the day off with ranging privileges' within the parameters of a few very nice rural acres - parts of which are rich with fat grubworms. There's even a short dirt road between the main barn and the farmhouse which they're free to cross to get to the other side as often as they'd like. My rooster Ben overheard me and he ain't too happy either, knowing full well that due to oncoming egg shortages, he'll be "workin' overtime to make sure there's plenty of eggs for me an the family.

[@randychimenti884]

how funny ths guy will be on tv very soon, i think he really could good at that round house he could mess you up with that kick watch how fast he actually does it. best show in town !!

[@joerodriguez6912]

Hi sonny, I always watch your videos and I gotta say it's always a treat to watch a master at work 😆 anyways, keep up the great content. 👍

[@geegaw1535]

Thank you Sonny ❤

[@gonzoradio1007]

This looks so good I love beef jerky!!!

[@Montenegro651]

Amazing! Thank you so much for this!

[@zg_cuisine]

Question - how long can you store this jerky? Should it be refrigerated?

[@thatdudecancook]

no need to refrigerate and it last for months in a sealed bag.

[@zg_cuisine]

@@thatdudecancook thanks Sonny!!

[@krillansavillan]

Without knowing the moisture content and without curing the meat first you can't be sure. Refrigerate anyways until the day or trip you need it on the go

[@tomevans4402]

Going to do this!! Thank you

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Been asked this a lot recently, will have to try this out 👌👌👌

[@teelo68]

Love you man - thanks for the idea

[@kellyeggers8015]

You should take trip to Isaan Thailand and enjoy some sun dried beef which if you want can be quickly deep fried and enjoy with a beverage and a sunset😍🌅

[@pathorn4671]

Maggi, garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce,brown sugar. Dissolve brown sugar in liquids in stove and cool.Marinate 4 to 24 hrs. Food dehydrator .Keep in freezer. Little fat on inside round to spoil but it will last . My favorite and easy

[@jusinocasino11]

This is by far the best and easiest jerky recipe i've seen on youtube. Thank you for sharing!

[@christopherortiz8713]

Ahhh jerky…😋 definitely going to make the rosemary salt jerky. Enjoy your videos and always a good laugh beating up your refrigerator..😂

[@TaSk1o4]

Yes, the rosemary salt is legit. I don’t know why I waited so long to make it. It gives everything that extra, delicious little “something” that you can’t quite put your finger on.

[@grantchilders6029]

Big big fan and this looks good BUT. I’ve been making jerky since I was literally 10. A dehydrator is the best method to make large amounts. I have a large dehydrator. Jerky also does better in a liquid marinade versus a dry rub every time. I’ll even share my badass recipe. I normally use deer but I’ve used beef a lot too. Cutting meat when cold and all that is fine but the marinade matters Add meat to a large container ideally with a lid. Pour one cup of Dale’s seasoning in and then pour one cup of water in. Do this until the meat is covered. Then pour one more cup of the Dale’s. I recommend this soy sauce as it has seasonings in it but use any brand you like. Then add two squeezed limes or lemons. I like limes. I leave the limes in the container after I squeeze them. Next add two packages of Lipton onion soup powder and some fresh garlic to your liking as well. I add black pepper at this point too and if you like heat it’s time to add crushed red pepper or cayenne. I do not add any heat to mine normally. Then pour in a bottle or two of liquid smoke. Last a cup or so of brown sugar. Stir it up and mix it good. Let this meat soak for at least 24 hours. I like 48 hours better. Then get the meat out and put it in your dehydrator or oven because many of my friends do use their oven. Once the jerky is the desired texture, usually 6-8 hours in the dehydrator, take it out and enjoy. Simple recipe but it’s gold baby.

[@noahquist2682]

Sonny, loved this video. I launched my own beef jerky company (Three Gingers Jerky) last year and would love for you to try it. I'm a subscriber, former chef, and have done a ton of your recipes. Love your channel! If interested how can I get you some? Cheers!

[@calving1170]

So I was going through the video and it looks great but I have 1 question after setting your oven to 180 degrees how long should we keep it in the oven?

[@thatdudecancook]

3 hours, Its in the video

[@23dan23dan]

Looks so good! Wondering why you wouldn’t smoke that jerky in your Traeger. Would that overpower the flavors too much?

[@jenniferbunker2757]

How do you store it and how long is it good for ? Can you make this shelf stable?

[@theredflannelchannel7820]

I entered and ordered. Can’t wait to try it!

[@samuski36]

So easy, and you can save a lot of $$$!

[@Chops473]

Try one with nutmeg included as a seasoning .

[@tucut8054]

Good video. Thank

[@littleniagara4705]

You are my faborite new obsession 😁👍

[@kellyhryniuk1869]

Amazing job as always Sonny 👏 can't wait to give it a try!

[@MoesSmokeStackGrill]

Wooooo I’ll take it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@24kachina]

Sonny - QUERY - did you use convection feature or just regular oven heat??

[@alexallen126]

I’m 1000000000% going to do this. I love you

[@SimplyHEARTLESS]

So making this ❤

[@LittleAl016]

I saw some pre-sliced cuts of top round in my nearest ShopRite. Would those work for this, too?

[@papabird121]

Awesome channel...thanks 👍

[@OneMinuteBlast]

82 Celsius with Fan or what settings

[@kunibertvonschoki5352]

aww cute dog

[@johnmassey2632]

Thank you for this! Every beef jerky recipe on YT is “hurrr put soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce” salt and pepper is enough

[@tumelohh]

Finally found out how to make rosemary salt. OMG.

[@letmetellUsumthin]

QUESTION-. Do we refrigerate the rosemary salt? A lot of the rosemary and Sage contain moisture, would it soil the salt outside of the fridge? Or is it prepared to be consumed at once?

[@Jclarksacto1972]

Yes, keep in the fridge. In one of the other videos he has he puts it the fridge.

[@chrisi8785]

My recipe for beef jerky: Soy sauce, Salt, Pepper or sergeant Gilbert, thyme, basil, rosemary. All these herbs make it really mouth watering delicious 🤤

[@jamescasas6677]

So gonna try this recipe! Hi ya!🤛🤜

[@Jclarksacto1972]

Big fan of ya Sonny! How long do we leave the jerky in the oven?

[@happybackchiropractic]

Wow… another killer video

[@josephdemasi6192]

Love it thank you

[@aaronsomething79aa]

Yes! I’m going to make some jerky!

[@murraylangley2449]

I keep a stock of rosemary salt in my fridge for all those meat and grilled bread days . . Should be everyone's staple and treated in the same esteem as beer and biltong

[@Beltloop29]

I bet that is GREAT!

[@extravaganza1988]

Question: can you use regular sea salt and dried sage for rosemarinsalt or does it taste completely different?

[@hudhaifahghori7608]

Amazing

[@atymcfadden8062]

Do you dry out the rosemary salt? Just wondering

[@jaureguialex]

You’re awesome dude

[@bronx26time]

Can’t wait to make this my man! Rosemary salt, if you know you know!

[@dalegosnell2511]

Should my rosemary salt be refrigerated and how long will it last

[@WiglyWorm]

at a certain point it definitely becomes worthwhile to buy a dehydrator, but definitely worth trying it out like this before you commit.

[@brickchains1]

1 millionth true friend incoming

[@Bytor413]

How big are the packages of jerky to buy in the bundle that you are making?

[@paulmickiewicz965]

Top round is the PERFECT cut for jerky. A rare case where using something like NY strip actually makes an inferior product. Too much fat and it gets rancid quickly at room temp.

[@alexallen126]

Nothing too fatty. I’m just gonna find the worst cuts i can and use those

[@censordeez]

But that fat makes for extra tasty jerky & marinade absorption, if you plan on eating it all in a few days like I do lol

[@charityfrazier8639]

PLEASE you gotta tell me why you beat your fridge up in your videos. It makes me laugh so hard everytime it's hilarious. P.S. Gonna try this recipe

[@chadmiller6487]

This cut actually works really well for cheese steaks. Best with a deli slicer though.

[@brandonthompson2524]

Looks awesome! What is the shelf life on that jerky?

[@eyeknowwhereyoulive4259]

PLEASE make a video on South African biltong! I will send you a recipe if you need.

[@saidalex]

the description to the video is about onions 😁