Here’s how to make bison jerky.
northfork bison jerky is delicious. It’s a healthy high energy snack that can be packed and munched almost anywhere.
This recipe originally comes Vancouver butcher Sebastian Cortez of Sebastian & Co. Fine Organic Meats for beef jerky.
It can easily be adapted into bison jerky.
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We are going to use Eye of Round or brisket from Northfork Bison’s organic cuts of meat to make the Jerky
Eye of round is a less expensive cut of meat. The cooking time is long about 6 hours. So pick a day you’ll be staying home.
Today is a great day for it, since we are having a huge winter blizzard / freezing rain / high winds.
This jerky is slightly spicy jerky
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes
Yield: About 2 pounds
Ingredients:
- 1 4-pound bison eye of round or chuck
- 4 cups soy sauce
- 12 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 10 dried jalapeño peppers, ground
- 8 dried chipotle peppers, ground
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of 2 lemons
Preparation:
- Trim any fat off the eye of round, and slice into ¼-inch thick strips, about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Combine the bison with all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days.
- Pre-heat oven to 175°
- Remove the bison from the marinade, and lay the strips on a wire rack. Place the rack on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake 6 to 8 hours, until the beef is dry but still flexible.
- Store the jerky in sealable plastic bags or an air-tight container.
And voila, jerky. Great to take along on hikes or X-Country skiing.