Beef Heart Jerky

I enjoy this homemade beef jerky more than high-end regular jerky you can buy at the grocery store. The marinade has the perfect blend of umami, salt, and sweet. And the richness of the heart makes for a really flavorful and satisfying taste that isn't too gamey but is much more interesting than typical beef jerky. It's a great snack for outdoorsy types or folks who want their protein on the go, and it's an easy way to prepare leftover meat that you don't want to go bad.

With a sharp knife, slice the heart into 1/4-inch-thick-strips (think beef jerky!). Put the strips in a glass bowl.

To make the marinade, mix together the rest of the ingredients. Taste and add more Pluck or other ingredients to your liking.

Once you achieve the flavor you like, pour the marinade over the heart in the bowl and mix well with your hands to esnure that all the strips are covered. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to marinate overnight.

In the morning, take out the meat strips and pat them dry with a paper towel. at this point, you can sprinkle them with more Pluck if you like. Place the strips in a dehydrator or an oven (that can take low heat) leaving space between each strip.

Set the dehydrator to 160ºF for 10 hours. Remove the jerky from the dehydrator when it is fully dried and has the consistency of beef jerky.