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.
Here are the steps you can take to make beef jerky in your own home oven: Cut the beef into thin strips. Place the strips in a dish, season them, cover them with foil and store in a fridge for at least one or two hours, and up to over night. Set a temperature of 160Â°F to pre-heat the oven.