Recipe: Slim Jim Clone Jerky Sticks

Making Slim Jim Clone Jerky Sticks 

Creating your own Slim Jim Clone jerky sticks at home is a great way to enjoy this popular snack with the added benefit of tailoring the flavors to your liking. Using a meat gun and dehydrator, you can easily produce these flavorful sticks in various batch sizes.

Note on Equipment: For this recipe, you’ll need a dehydrator to dry the meat and a jerky cannon (meat gun) for shaping the meat into Slim Jim-like sticks.

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Recipe: Slim Jim Clone Jerky Sticks

Ingredients List The recipe is provided for three different batch sizes: 1 lb, 3 lbs, and 5 lbs.

  • Paprika
    • 1 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 3 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 5 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Black Pepper
    • 0.66 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 2 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 3.3 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Cayenne Pepper
    • 0.66 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 2 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 3.3 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Ground Coriander
    • 0.17 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 0.5 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 0.85 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Ground Fennel Seeds
    • 0.33 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 1 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 1.65 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • No. 1 Curing Salt
    • 0.33 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 1 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 1.65 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Kosher Salt
    • 0.33 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 1 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 1.65 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Sugar
    • 0.66 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 2 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 3.3 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Garlic Powder
    • 0.33 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 1 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 1.65 tsp (for 5 lbs)
  • Buttermilk Powder
    • 1 tsp (for 1 lb)
    • 3 tsp (for 3 lbs)
    • 5 tsp (for 5 lbs)
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Preparation Steps

  1. Combine all the ingredients with the desired amount of meat, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices.
  2. Use the jerky cannon to form the meat mixture into stick shapes.
  3. Lay out the sticks on the dehydrator trays, ensuring they are not touching for even drying.
  4. Follow the dehydrator’s instructions regarding drying time and temperature.
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Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Varies based on dehydrator settings and thickness of the jerky sticks.
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Serving Information

  • Yields: Varies based on batch size
  • Ideal as a savory, on-the-go snack or for those who enjoy homemade versions of popular snacks.
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Tips or Variations

  • Adjust the spice levels to suit your personal taste.
  • Experiment with adding other spices or flavors for unique variations.
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Last Modified: 12/18/2023