Made a batch of Nuggets using eye-of-round-roast cut into 1/2 inch squares approx. Did the 2 hours smoke, and total of 6.5 hours ending at 170 degrees.
At first (end of the first day) they were awesome! I put them in a paper bag in the refrigerator and went out of town. Now I'm home and it's 6 days since they went in the frig. Today I cannot eat them, they are soooooo tough. It's impossible to bite through one. I wouldn't call it dry, just tough!
They were sooo good on day one, I have to try again soon. I'd appreciate any opinions (too long, not long enough? To cold, too hot? wrong meat cut?, etc)
Thanks in advance
Tom
I had the same problem, however I donot have an answer. I put them in the freezer because I just could not toss them, figures I would find something else to do with them. They were a little easier to eat if you let them get back to room temp, but still not the same.
Daryl
I have mine stored in a zip lock bag in the fridge and they are just as good as the day I made them. Yes I do have some moisture in the bag but it beats them being so dried out that you can't eat them.
Quote from: Sailor on November 04, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
I have mine stored in a zip lock bag in the fridge and they are just as good as the day I made them. Yes I do have some moisture in the bag but it beats them being so dried out that you can't eat them.
Yes... freeze or fridge them in a ziplock bag and your all good ;D
Quote from: muebe on November 04, 2011, 11:01:18 AM
Quote from: Sailor on November 04, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
I have mine stored in a zip lock bag in the fridge and they are just as good as the day I made them. Yes I do have some moisture in the bag but it beats them being so dried out that you can't eat them.
Yes... freeze or fridge them in a ziplock bag and your all good ;D
So another batch, same way, just store in plastic bag? What indicator do you use to test for "done" and take them out of the smoker?
Thanks
Tom
I usually will taste them for proper "doneness". Also they should bend and crack on the outside some and then tear. I guess it will take you some practice ;D
Try to keep all the pieces a similar size so they finish evenly
I had mine in a zip lock, but the more I think about it I think I probably over cooked them. Was not sure due to the thickness compared to jerky. Darn I am going to have to make more!!!!
Daryl
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Meube is alive?
Ok.
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Quote from: hal4uk on November 04, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Sooooooooooooo...
Meube is alive?
Ok.
Whewwwww.
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Quote from: muebe on November 04, 2011, 06:50:06 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on November 04, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Sooooooooooooo...
Meube is alive?
Ok.
Whewwwww.
Hal I did not know I was missing :o
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Quote from: muebe on November 04, 2011, 06:50:06 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on November 04, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Sooooooooooooo...
Meube is alive?
Ok.
Whewwwww.
Hal I did not know I was missing :o
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Quote from: TomW on November 05, 2011, 06:00:20 AM
Quote from: muebe on November 04, 2011, 06:50:06 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on November 04, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Sooooooooooooo...
Meube is alive?
Ok.
Whewwwww.
Hal I did not know I was missing :o
After I wrote the title to this thread, I realized what it implied... went to change it, but decided it would get more attention as is!
Tom
It got my attention! LMAO
Found some sirloin in the freezer....working a new batch in to the schedule...
Tom
Did 'em again today with 4 lbs sirloin from the freezer. 4 tsp cayenne plus pink salt and soy vay. 2 hours hickory, 6 hours heat. Pulled 'em a few minutes ago. Have the heat right! Looks like I'm having nuggets for dinner! Gonna let these cool then into baggies and the frig.
Thanks for the help!
Tom