| Beef Jerky spices are a favorite for so many people | | | | Second, let's talk about adding flavor by using liquids. |
| because everyone loves beef jerky. Then when you | | | | If you wan to add flavors that are not as strong as |
| think you could make some yourself, the love just | | | | spices other liquids are the way to go. If you want a |
| comes through. So how do I start when picking a | | | | sweet flavor add some fruit juice. I recommend |
| spice for my beef jerky or wild game jerky. Start by | | | | orange, apple, cherry, or pineapple. Some people |
| dividing the flavorings into three different groups. | | | | have favorite liquor like Jack Daniels or maybe a |
| Start with base flavors, then secondary liquids, third | | | | favorite beer. Both can add a great flavor if you |
| dry spice mix, by following these steps anybody can | | | | desire. You can also add hot pepper sauces if you like |
| make great flavors for their home made jerky. | | | | it spicy. |
| You first need to think about what flavors lean | | | | Third, you will need some spices. Again you are only |
| toward your liking. Start by identifying which base | | | | limited by what your mind can dream up. I like some |
| flavor liquid you prefer. There are not too many to | | | | garlic powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, |
| choose from. Some people like a flavor of | | | | and cajun seasoning. You could go with some |
| Worcestershire, some a soy sauce base, some use | | | | rosemary, parsley, red pepper flakes, thyme, |
| ketchup, and some mix and match some or all of | | | | oregano, basil, dill, and the list goes on and on. |
| these flavors into the base liquid for the meat. You | | | | Experiment often, because you get to eat the all of |
| can add olive oil as well it increases the volume of | | | | the mistakes and successes. Some beef jerky is |
| the liquid. Do not add too much just a couple of | | | | better than others, but very seldom do I try one |
| teaspoons. From this starting point there are | | | | that I just hate. |
| thousands of different ways to go. Do make sure | | | | Beef jerky spices are as varied as the people who |
| you use enough liquid to cover the meat completely. | | | | eat them. So the next time you try to make your |
| My favorite way to marinade is to use a zip lock bag | | | | own beef jerky or wild game jerky separate your |
| and just throw everything inside. Be sure to squeeze | | | | flavors into three groups for quick and easy |
| all of the air out of the bag, Oxygen is not your | | | | marinating. |
| friend when marinating. | | | | |