Corned Beef Jerky
On March 13, 2020 (Updated May 11, 2024)
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This Corned Beef Jerky is an easy and awesome way to make jerky at home. You don’t need any fancy marinades or seasonings to make this. Smoke and corned beef come together for the perfect jerky.
Homemade Corned Beef Jerky
A couple weeks ago, Todd and I were at Costco grabbing food for recipe testing and meal prep. While we were standing in front of the corned beef at Costco, Todd casually asked, “Can you make corned beef into jerky?” What an interesting question! I mean, there should be no reason you can’t take a corned beef brisket, slice it thin, and dehydrate it into tasty jerky!
We went ahead and purchased a corned beef top round roast for this jerky because it had the lease amount of fat marbling. A flat cut will work well too. I do not recommend purchasing a brisket point for this corned beef, as it will be too fatty. Save that one for thick, tender slices with cabbage and potatoes.
How to Make Corned Beef Jerky
Once you have your corned beef purchased, turning it into jerky is a breeze! With only 4 steps and 1 ingredient, you won’t find an easier jerky recipe.
- Slice thin. Trim off any excess fat. Then, using a sharp knife, slice your jerky into thin strips against the grain. No need to marinate or season this corned beef. However, it will be easier to slice if it is very cold. You can freeze for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing to make things easier.
- Turn on your smoker, oven, or dehydrator. Preheat your dehydrator of choice run at around 170 degrees F.
- Make the jerky. Place the corned beef strips on the smoker, or in the oven or dehydrator. Cook for 2-3 hours (or up to 5 hours) depending on the thickness of the meat. Check periodically to make sure all jerky is drying evenly. Finished jerky should be slightly bendy, but not soft. If it breaks when you bend it, you’ve cooked it too long. You may need to shuffle your jerky around during the cooking process if you have hot spots on your smoker, or some slices that are thicker than others.
- Steam. Transfer your finished jerky to a gallon-sized zip top bag, but don’t seal the bag all the way. Allow the jerky to steam in the bag for added moisture.
More Corned Beef (and Cabbage!) Recipes
If you’re on a corned beef and cabbage kick, I highly recommend smoking your food. It’ll add some awesome flavor and help to perfectly cook your meat and veggies. Check out more recipes from Hey Grill Hey below!
Smoked Corned Beef and Cabbage
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Cabbage
Home Cured Corned Beef
Corned Beef Jerky Recipe
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Corned Beef Jerky
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Ingredients
- 2-3 pound corned beef roast
Instructions
- Turn on your dehydrator of choice. Preheat your smoker, oven (with the door cracked), or dehydrator to run at around 170 degrees F.
- Slice the beef. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice your corned beef.
- Dehydrate the corned beef. Transfer the strips to the grill grate, jerky rack, or cooling rack. Smoke/cook for 2-3 hours (depending on the thickness of your slices, some thicker pieces can take 4-5 hours). Check often after the first hour to be sure your jerky is drying evenly. You are looking for jerky that is firm and still slightly pliable, but not soft. If you bend your jerky and it breaks, you've cooked it a little too long.
- Steam. Place the finished jerky in a gallon zip top bag while it is still warm. Don't close the seal all the way. The jerky will steam in the bag slightly and this step will make the jerky moist. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I really like this jerky! I used the pastrami seasoning from the video, and it was great. The only thing I would do differently next time is rinse/soak the corned beef in water before seasoning and smoking. My was a bit too salty and a rinse/soak would have fixed that I think. Thanks for a great recipe idea!
Amazing recipe I especially like the pastrami seasoning. Great idea! Thanks for all you do to help people like me learn the ropes and become smoke, kings, and queens. I especially like on most of the recipes you post you include how are you make your rubs because I don’t use credit cards so I can’t buy your rubs and sauces online I have to make my own or get local ones here in western Pennsylvania. Thanks Susie. Keep it up.
What, no marinate or spice recommend. I know it’s already cured but both the aforementioned would augment flavor.
The corned beef cure keeps things salty enough, it didn’t need much. However, if you watch the video I do mention using my pastrami seasoning on some. Both are delicious!
Hi! What did you have on the bottom rack in the video
I’m so trying this! I’m also going to add Katz’s dry rub. It seems to me I’d want to desalinate the meat before cutting and smoking. Has anyone found the jerky to be too salty?
I sliced my jerky at setting # 6 on a Weston 9 inch slicer
Using the Traegar brand Big Game Blend pellets to smoke with
Smoked 4.5 hours turning over and rotating about half way through
Took some samples to work
Was told it was the best jerky they ever had
Received lots of requests on how to make or to see if I would make for them
It was by far the most flavor and texture of all the jerky I had made
I’ve been making jerky for close to 30 years
I liked the corned beef jerky, but what could I do to make it a littler spicier (hotter)
Sprinkle with black pepper or red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Me’s a thinking a flat cut over a point, leaner less FAT.
Are the slices taken from an uncooked cured brisket or a cooked cured brisket?
Uncooked!
Susie is always my go to girl for smoking recipes. Great recipe, a must try!