Dried Beef Cure

Prep: 60 min Cuisine: American

Dried beef cured with salt, sugar, and saltpeter, then smoked for rich, smoky flavor. Perfect for charcuterie lovers and those enjoying traditional preserved meats.

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Ingredients

  • 20 lb. fresh beef or venison
  • 2 c. salt
  • 1 tsp. saltpeter
  • 1/4 lb. brown sugar
  • hickory smoke wash

Instructions

  1. Mix salt, sugar, and saltpeter together, mashing all lumps, then divide into three portions.
  2. Cut pieces of meat lengthwise with the grain so that slices will be crosswise.
  3. Select meat pieces not more than 5 pounds each for best results.
  4. Place meat in a large container and rub thoroughly with one portion of the salt mixture.
  5. Repeat the rubbing process on days two and three.
  6. Turn the meat several times a day and let stand for 7 days.
  7. Hang the meat in a warm place to drip.
  8. When dripping stops, rub the meat with hickory smoke wash.
  9. Hang the meat in a cool place for 6 weeks before slicing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

159 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 5g 6% DV
Carbs 24.5g 9% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9713mg 100% DV
Potassium 102.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1mcg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 31.3mg 2% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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