Dried Salted Beef (Trinidadian Style)
Trinidadian Dried Salted Beef (Jerky)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Trinidadian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef, heavily seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and local herbs, then sun-dried or oven-dried to create a chewy, savory, and intensely flavored jerky. A traditional Trinidadian snack or protein component.
Key ingredients
Beef (lean cuts like flank or round), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, pimento peppers, scotch bonnet powder (optional), culantro (bandhania) powder/dried herbs.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or other high-carb sweeteners are used in the curing, seasoning, or marinating process.
Watch out for
Some jerky recipes, especially commercial ones, may contain added sugars, honey, or molasses for flavor and preservation.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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