Dehydrated Sliced Ham (also beef or turkey) | Commercial Dehydrators

This jerky gets its flavor from a dark Belgian ale. Be sure to choose a high-quality dark, sweet beer rather than a light variety. Beer is traditionally used as a meat marinade to flavor and tenderize the beef.

The jerky in this recipe has intense flavors and bold ingredients. Only use dehydrators with temperature controls when dehydrating meat to make sure that meat is dehydrated to the proper temperature.

Ground beef is extremely affordable, making it a great choice for dehydrating a large batch of beef jerky. This recipe calls for barbecue sauce. While any type works well, the hickory smoke complements this recipe. Jerky cannons are extremely useful for shaping ground meats. They are generally sold as a separate accessory by the major dehydrator brands.