Is 48 hours to marinate beef jerky too long?
- Is 48 hours to marinate beef jerky too long?
Place the whole bag into the fridge to thoroughly marinate for up to 24 hours, but no fewer than 4 hours. The longer you marinate, the deeper your flavor and tenderizing action.
- How thick should beef jerky be?
Slice the Meat Slice the meat between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick with the grain. If the roast is too thick to slice easily, cut it in half horizontally before slicing.