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Smoking Techniques => Jerky Making => Topic started by: Bearcub6 on October 31, 2011, 07:21:31 AM

Title: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: Bearcub6 on October 31, 2011, 07:21:31 AM
Here is my first attempt at making some jerky in the OBS.  Used 4 lbs of ground venison and LEM original seasoning with cure.  Smoked with hickory for 1hr 40  and finished it out in the OBS as well.  Taste is good - needs more heat...

(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa352/Bearcub1924/DSC02222.jpg)
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: MidKnightRider on October 31, 2011, 07:45:24 AM
If you need a taste tester........
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: OU812 on October 31, 2011, 07:48:20 AM
Now thats my kinda jerky,,,,,,,,,,,,nothing but deer meat here.  ;)
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: ghost9mm on October 31, 2011, 07:51:52 AM
Yes Sir... venison jerky, and that looks just great, nice color...
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: Bearcub6 on October 31, 2011, 08:29:44 AM
Thanks guys - the supply is going fast, but if you're in the area MKR I'm always willing to share.  Looks like I'll have to make more soon...I was reading about the frogmats...seems like a good way to go.  Just one question - are they better - last longer  than the Bradley jerky racks?  How about the Bradley jerky screens - do they compare to the frogmats?  Thanks in advance for any input.
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: OU812 on October 31, 2011, 09:44:23 AM
Dont spend the money on the jerky racks, the coating comes off after a while and them they start to rust.

Dont have the frog mats but from what I see and here they are the cats meow.
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: MidKnightRider on November 01, 2011, 10:57:16 AM
Never seen Bradley jerky screen but do have the racks. Getthe Frog mats as the Bradley Jercky rack will flake in just a little time.
The frog mats are good for lots of stuff, wrap one around a fatty to help keep it round, etc.
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: Bearcub6 on November 01, 2011, 01:42:15 PM
Thanks again for the info.  Looks like the frog mats are the way to go.
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: pensrock on November 01, 2011, 01:44:14 PM
Frog Mats are the best choice, you can get them from Bryan at yardandpool.com hes a forum member here and a great guy to deal with.
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: Bearcub6 on November 18, 2011, 11:39:27 AM
Got the frog mats from yard and pool -- FAST delivery for sure.  Tried them out and they work great.  Thanks for pointing me in the right direction
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: thegoat273 on January 28, 2012, 11:58:37 AM
what temp did you do ur burger jerky at?  Looks good.  I have my first try in the smoker now
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: Sam3 on January 29, 2012, 06:01:45 AM
Nice color on that jerky. Good job!
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: lmcgrew02 on January 29, 2012, 04:44:35 PM
Great looking Jerky Bearclub!
Title: Re: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: Bearcub6 on January 29, 2012, 08:26:26 PM
I tried to keep it at 170 (no PID yet) with the vent wide open. Had hickory smoke for 1hr 40 with about 5 hrs total in the OBS.  You need to rotate the racks top to bottom and front to back.
Title: Ground Venison Jerky
Post by: mikecorn.1 on January 30, 2012, 05:05:54 AM
Quote from: Bearcub6 on January 29, 2012, 08:26:26 PM
I tried to keep it at 170 (no PID yet) with the vent wide open. Had hickory smoke for 1hr 40 with about 5 hrs total in the OBS.  You need to rotate the racks top to bottom and front to back.
You can get the frog mats at
yard and pool (http://yardandpool.com)


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