Apple Cider Vinegar Beef Jerky Marinade (Clean + Flavorful)

Apple Cider Vinegar Beef Jerky Marinade (AIP Compliant)

For 3 lbs of meat | Dehydrator-friendly | Sweet, tangy, and AIP-approved

🥄 Ingredients:

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup coconut aminos (use instead of tamari for AIP)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper (omit for strict AIP or sub with ground ginger)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (omit for strict AIP or use ½ tsp turmeric for earthy flavor)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (omit for AIP)

🥩 Instructions:

1. Slice beef into ¼-inch strips (freeze 30 minutes first to make slicing easier).
2. Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl or ziplock bag.
3. Add meat, toss to coat, and marinate 12–24 hours in the fridge.
4. Lay strips in a single layer in your dehydrator.
5. Dehydrate at 160°F for 4–6 hours. Start checking at 4 hours—the jerky should bend but not break.

💡 Flavor Boosts:

• Add ½ tsp liquid smoke for a bolder smoky taste (check ingredients for AIP compliance).
• Mix in ½ tsp ground mustard or ginger for tang and spice (ginger = AIP win).

AIP Tip: Always double-check spice labels for fillers, and skip black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes during strict phases.