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Ok who makes it an sells it? Or knows some one who does. Lately I have been craving jerky badd an have been spending 7 bucks a day on a tiny bag of crap jerky.

 

 

Any one have any hookup on good quality stuff?

 

Any one know how to make jerky lol?

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I have a bag off of mild left from last August. should still be good. 1/2 pound.

 

Jerky is easy to make as well. get a dehydrator. I believe that mine was under $100, american harvest brand i believe.

 

cut strips of leanest meat you can buy (remove as much fat as possible) 1/4" thick.

 

I use premixed cure and spices, then add my own spices to that. let stand overnight, then put in the dehydrator for 8-12 hours.

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Never had the pleasure of Deer Jerky, but I've had some of all the mainstream brands. Pemmican is the best among them, no doubt. I like their original or peppered the best.

 

Easy to find at truck stops usually, I remember going through 3 bags of it in Kansas alone when I pulled our camper through there :).

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I love some beef jerky. Here is the steps for making it with an oven or a dehydrator.

 

1. Choose your cut of meat. Choosing a lean cut of meat is always best. It may cost a bit more at the meat counter, but will save you a lot of work in the long run. Inside/ outside or eye of round are best because they don`t have a lot of fat.

 

2. Slice your meat. Cut your meat into slices approx. 1/8" thick, cutting against the grain of the meat. To make slicing easier, you can put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes beforehand. Be sure to trim off as much excess fat as you can while you are slicing, because fat can go rancid after drying.

 

3. Marinate your meat. Place your slices of beef into an airtight container and coat with anything you like. I prefer something simple. I use a mixture of cayenne pepper sauce, teriyaki, salt and liquid smoke. (a shot of Jack Daniels doesn't hurt either) Let stand in fridge over-night. Just remember that the more liquid you use in your preparation, the longer it will take to dry.

 

4. Dehydrate the meat. If you are using an oven : preheat oven to the lowest possible setting. Place meat on wire racks (the kind used for cooling cookies & cakes are perfect) on top of foil lined cookie sheets and put in oven. Keep the oven door open just a crack while drying to let out any extra moisture. After 6-7 hours check the meat frequently. When it is done it should break fairly easily, but not snap. If you are using a dehydrator: lay strips of meat evenly on racks. Be sure the strips are not touching, as this will prevent even drying. Rotate trays periodically to ensure an even consistency (the bottom racks dry much more quickly) You can also spray the racks with any brand of non-stick cooking spray, so cleaning the trays is easier.

 

5. Store it in plastic clear containers with a top. Do not put them in a plastic zip lock bag because this will retain moisture and over time ruin the meat. Properly made jerky will last for months.

 

To make one pound of jerky you will usually need 2.5-3lbs of beef , depending on the cut.

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I love some beef jerky. Here is the steps for making it with an oven or a dehydrator.

 

1. Choose your cut of meat. Choosing a lean cut of meat is always best. It may cost a bit more at the meat counter, but will save you a lot of work in the long run. Inside/ outside or eye of round are best because they don`t have a lot of fat.

 

2. Slice your meat. Cut your meat into slices approx. 1/8" thick, cutting against the grain of the meat. To make slicing easier, you can put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes beforehand. Be sure to trim off as much excess fat as you can while you are slicing, because fat can go rancid after drying.

 

3. Marinate your meat. Place your slices of beef into an airtight container and coat with anything you like. I prefer something simple. I use a mixture of cayenne pepper sauce, teriyaki, salt and liquid smoke. (a shot of Jack Daniels doesn't hurt either) Let stand in fridge over-night. Just remember that the more liquid you use in your preparation, the longer it will take to dry.

 

4. Dehydrate the meat. If you are using an oven : preheat oven to the lowest possible setting. Place meat on wire racks (the kind used for cooling cookies & cakes are perfect) on top of foil lined cookie sheets and put in oven. Keep the oven door open just a crack while drying to let out any extra moisture. After 6-7 hours check the meat frequently. When it is done it should break fairly easily, but not snap. If you are using a dehydrator: lay strips of meat evenly on racks. Be sure the strips are not touching, as this will prevent even drying. Rotate trays periodically to ensure an even consistency (the bottom racks dry much more quickly) You can also spray the racks with any brand of non-stick cooking spray, so cleaning the trays is easier.

 

5. Store it in plastic clear containers with a top. Do not put them in a plastic zip lock bag because this will retain moisture and over time ruin the meat. Properly made jerky will last for months.

 

To make one pound of jerky you will usually need 2.5-3lbs of beef , depending on the cut.

 

This needed quoted for greatness because I forgot all about oven jerky. I guess it is time for some jerky

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