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Smoking Techniques => Jerky Making => Topic started by: smokeitall on December 06, 2009, 06:21:29 PM

Title: Started some Jerky today
Post by: smokeitall on December 06, 2009, 06:21:29 PM
Saw a couple of posts with this cut of meet, and JT recently tried it, so I thought I would give it a try.  Purchased from Sams, was a little over 11lbs before trimming and about 10lbs after.  Put them in the freezer for a little while, sliced, and into the jars.  This is a new jerky recipe that I made up, if its any good I will post the ingredients.  Will go into the 80L in the morning since the smoker is full for the next 24 hours (thats a different post).

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/th_Jerky12609.jpg) (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/Jerky12609.jpg)

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/th_jerky2-12609.jpg) (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/jerky2-12609.jpg)

SIA
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 06, 2009, 07:38:22 PM
MMMMMMM

JERKY



Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 06, 2009, 09:40:49 PM
One of these days SIA, one of these day and I hope soon, I will make my first jerky
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: classicrockgriller on December 06, 2009, 10:05:58 PM
SIA, I'm Like Hady, gonna do it soon. Looking forward to the results.
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: OU812 on December 07, 2009, 03:34:38 PM
Looookin Gooood

Cant wait to see the finished product.
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: smokeitall on December 07, 2009, 09:17:39 PM
Ok here are some pics.  It turned out pretty good.  I have 4 pics here trying with and without the flash but I really couldn't get a good one.  Was trying to make you guys drool.  :)

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/th_Jerky1-12709.jpg) (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/Jerky1-12709.jpg)

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/th_Jerky12709.jpg) (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/Jerky12709.jpg)

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/th_Jerky2-12709.jpg) (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/Jerky2-12709.jpg)

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/th_Jerky3-12709.jpg) (http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/smokeitall/Jerky3-12709.jpg)

I really liked this cut of meat and for $3.19 / lb it's worth it.
SIA
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: classicrockgriller on December 07, 2009, 09:20:34 PM
SIA, looks tasty! Great color too.

So what did you think of the recipe?
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: smokeitall on December 07, 2009, 09:37:36 PM
I will tell you tomorrow.  It always taste different after the first day.  So far so good.
SIA
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 07, 2009, 10:04:58 PM
SIA. It does look great

Good job
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: OU812 on December 08, 2009, 05:51:20 AM
That looks tastey, let us know how your new recipe tastes
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: ronbeaux on December 08, 2009, 05:57:58 AM
Drool :P
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: BigJohnT on December 08, 2009, 08:29:45 AM
I still have one piece left from my last batch  ;D saving it for you.

JT
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: smokeitall on December 08, 2009, 08:03:25 PM
Well JT I'm bringing some down along with some pulled pork...should make a nice lunch :)  See you tomorrow.
SIA
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: BigJohnT on December 09, 2009, 07:41:12 AM
I did find the eye of round easier to process than the flank steak. I still have your one piece of jerky I saved for you... I had to hide it in the van. When I carried it out of the house this morning Coco was jumping up and down and sniffing the paper bag the jerky was in just hoping it was for her.

John
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: KevinG on December 09, 2009, 11:01:36 AM
Wow, that's a lot of jerky on one rack. Did you have a hard time getting that to dry? You're dog obviously has good taste. :D
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: KyNola on December 09, 2009, 12:30:29 PM
I'm pretty sure that is more than one rack of jerky.  The photo is deceiving.

KyNola
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: BigJohnT on December 10, 2009, 07:56:37 AM
Quote from: KevinG on December 09, 2009, 11:01:36 AM
Wow, that's a lot of jerky on one rack. Did you have a hard time getting that to dry? You're dog obviously has good taste. :D

The jerky is in a glass dish sitting on top of a pile of racks  ;D

It was pretty good too. I agree cut the brown sugar in half and it will be a winner.

John
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: KevinG on December 10, 2009, 08:02:09 AM
That's good to know, you had me re-thinking my whole jerky making procedure. Just pile it on and go.  :)
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: smokeitall on December 12, 2009, 11:35:55 AM
Here is the recipe I used.  The taste was best at 3-4 days after drying.  I was trying to find something I could just do in the dehydrator.

MARINADE for 5lbs.
In a big bowl, mix together:
2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. liquid smoke (hickory)
1/3 c. worcestershire
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 T garlic powder
1 T onion powder
1 T crushed red pepper
1 T black pepper
1 tsp pink cure

I soaked overnight in a one gallon glass jar.  If anyone tries it let me know what you think.  1/2 the people that tried it said to cut down the brown sugar (the recipe above is with 1/2 the brown sugar that I had in mine), the other suggestion was they wanted a little more smoky flavor so I am going to put it in the OBS for 40-60 minutes of hickory first on this next batch.
SIA
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: mikeradio on December 12, 2009, 11:11:45 PM
Hey SIA

How long did it take to dry in your 80L?  I am getting ready to try jerky in mine.

Mike
Title: Re: Started some Jerky today
Post by: smokeitall on December 16, 2009, 06:52:46 PM
Hey Mike, sorry I didn't reply sooner I have been out of town a bit.  The last batch took about 6-7 hours, but I did not cut it real thick.
SIA