Lower intake of fat by purchasing lean cuts of meat and meat that is not heavily marbled. Remove the skin from poultry, as well as all visible fat from meat before cooking to reduce fat intake. You can also use lean ground turkey instead of ground beef or pork for making meat loaf or spaghetti Bolognese.
The best way to store beef jerky is in its original commercially vacuum sealed packaging in a cool dark place like the pantry, away from the stove or other appliances and sunlight. For even longer storage you can freeze your beef, turkey or pork jerky until ready to use.
Other cuts of beef that make good jerky are the flank and brisket which are generally more expensive. Use the same lean cuts when you're processing venison jerky. 1. Place the meat in your freezer for up 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is slightly frozen; remove from freezer.2. Slice the slightly frozen meat into 1/4 to 3/8 thick slabs.se the same lean cuts when you're processing venison jerky. 1. Place the meat in your freezer for up 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is slightly frozen; remove from freezer. 2. Slice the slightly frozen meat into 1/4 to 3/8 thick slabs.