Making beef jerky at home is something pretty easy to do. It's a process that you can get really creative with too, as the possibilities for marinating and seasoning, and even what you can turn into jerky, are endless!

Before you begin to make jerky, there are a few things you need to know. First of all, you may want to read our page on beef jerky risks to learn about any health risks you may encounter while preparing. Using a curing salt is a very good way to make sure the meat stays safe.

Beef roasts are an awesome way to serve beef for dinner. There are numerous excellent varieties of beef which are awesome for beef roasts. It should be noted that although large, tender cuts of beef such as the sirloin or rib taste great roasted, other varieties of beef that tend to be a lower grade make fantastic roast candidates. These varieties of beef include rump, eye of round and sirloin tip.

Cooking a Roast Cooking a roast is quite simple. You can place it in a pan in your oven or for those that truly want an flavorful roast, lay your roast on wire rack with the fat of the roast (if there is any) resting on the top, and a shallow pan an inch or so below to catch any juices that run off.