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There are 56 calories in a 1oz serving of homemade beef jerky. Calorie breakdown: 18% fat, 2% carbs, 80% protein.
Wait and watch. Beef jerky takes from eight to twelve hours in order for it to be truly jerky and dried up wonderfully. Check the consistency of the jerky regularly after 2 hours, and every 30 minutes thereafter, until it meets your satisfaction. Cut into the jerky to ensure that it is not raw inside.