If it is used to make beef jerky, it is recommended to choose parts with less tendons, such as the back, shoulders, spine, abdomen and legs of cattle, which can be selected according to personal taste.
Beef ham and beef tenderloin are common parts. If you like chewiness, you can choose beef ham, which is more suitable for young people. If you like it tender, you can choose beef tenderloin, which is more suitable for the elderly and children.
Beef tendon meat is suitable for beef jerky.
Beef tendon meat is beef leg meat, also called "cucumber strips", which is rich in muscle fiber, fat-free and moderate in hardness. Moreover, the shape of beef tendon meat is also very regular and easy to divide. The cut beef strips are also beautiful in shape and can be used to make beef jerky.
Moreover, beef jerky made of beef tendon meat is soft and elastic in taste, and is also suitable for most people to eat.
3 Do you want to blanch the beef jerky? I suggest blanching it first.
Beef itself contains a lot of blood. If you cook it directly, the beef jerky will smell fishy and not taste very good.
Therefore, before making beef jerky, it is suggested that it is best to blanch it and dissolve the blood inside, so that it will not taste too fishy. If possible, beef can be soaked in cold water before blanching to make it white, which can also remove the blood contained in beef to some extent.
Can I eat beef jerky during weight loss? Yes, you can eat some properly.
Beef jerky is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. After eating, it can supplement a variety of nutrients for the human body and is conducive to improving the metabolism of the human body. Therefore, it is appropriate to eat beef jerky during weight loss.
However, it should be noted that in order to adjust the taste of beef jerky sold in the market, a large amount of additives such as sugar, pepper and salt are generally added, so for people who lose weight, it is recommended to avoid choosing beef jerky with too many additives.