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Title: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: Jimbo on December 06, 2005, 08:32:02 PM

Got a BS on the way and want to use it to make jerky. What cut of beef does everyone recommend for making jerky?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: Gordon on December 06, 2005, 09:18:21 PM

I figure the tough stringy meat is the best. I am using deer, and I will use the front shoulders for the jerky. Usually, the front shoulders go for sausage or for burger. (bacon burger....mmmmmmmmmm)

Gordo

Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: nsxbill on December 06, 2005, 11:17:38 PM

I have used top round for jerkey, but think I am going to try some skirt steak next time.

Bill

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Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: iceman on December 07, 2005, 12:15:29 AM

There goes Gordo making everyone hungry again. I've got some bacon ends I need to use up. Thanks for the idea. Anyhow I used a cut they labled london broil for jerky last time and it worked out nice.[^]

Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: jaeger on December 07, 2005, 04:27:55 AM

I agree with nxsbill. Top round works best IMHO but bottom round is a close second and usually available on sale more often!

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Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: liquid25 on December 07, 2005, 02:05:53 PM

I only use top round. I've tried the rest and my taste testers and I prefer top round.

Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: curbstop180 on January 11, 2006, 03:10:43 AM

hello
so far ive used bottom round its the best where im from. least amount of triming/wasting and am very pleased with the results

Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: owrstrich on January 11, 2006, 05:34:21 AM

i started out using bottom round... then top round... then either top or bottom depending on price...

now all i use is the eye of the round... its awesome... and easy to slice into like-size pieces...

http://www.bradleysmoker.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2749

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you gotta eat the beast...

owrstrich

Title: Re: Cut of Beef for Jerky?
Post by: Gordon on January 11, 2006, 04:01:59 PM

hmmmm....my meat always says "dumb and eternal." Wonder why?

Gordo
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