Homemade Beef Jerky, Banana Bread + Weekend Baking Projects

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PREVIEW TEXT GOES HERE Homemade Beef Jerky After road tripping with my family last year and sampling jerky from gas stations along the way – and spending a small fortune on it – I resolved to come up with a good homemade beef jerky recipe. The good news is that beef jerky is surprisingly easy to make and doesn't require any special equipment other than a standard oven, baking sheets, and wire racks. However, after trying many recipes, I found that most homemade jerky isn't nearly as tender as the store-bought kind. That's because commercial jerky producers use special equipment and curing preservatives to make their signature jerky. Finally, after falling down an internet rabbit hole of pitmaster video tutorials, I learned the secret to making tender jerky at home: increasing the sugar in the marinade. The extra sugar not only helps preserve the meat but also locks in moisture. This recipe makes a salty-sweet, smoky jerky with a chewy yet tender texture, similar to the well-known brands. READ MORE Banana Bread If you're anything like me, you need a few good banana bread recipes. I've never been able to accurately predict my family's banana consumption: one week we go through 'em all; the next, they sit untouched, browning in the bowl. This tender banana bread with a crisp crust is my go-to recipe. It's phenomenal right out of the oven and delicious all over again when you toast it for breakfast the next day. My family prefers it plain, but feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips, if you like. READ MORE Weekend Baking Projects Rustic French Apple Tart Crusty Artisan Bread Quick Cinnamon Buns with Buttermilk Glaze Challah Chocolate Chip Muffins Rosemary Focaccia Butterscotch Pecan Scones Soft Pretzels Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread Salted Peanut Butter Cookies Be Inspired 15 Winter Soups & Stews to Chase the Chill Away 8 Delicious Make-Ahead Brinners 13 Simple & Tasty Work-from-Home Lunches WHAT YOU'RE SAYING "Just made this today for dinner (not following the instructions to eat immediately 😉), and it is delicious!! As a good Greek girl, we love our avgolemono soup, but it can be a pain to make when you have to boil a whole chicken. This was super simple! Plus, I loved the addition of the cream—even though it's not traditional. I did add extra lemon because I love the brightness and tanginess. Another winner, thanks Jenn!!" —ALEX S. Avgolemono Chicken Soup with Rice
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