Howdy from a new OBS user in Calgary, Alberta

Started by BearLeeAlive, March 20, 2008, 06:58:42 PM

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BearLeeAlive

Yep hotrod, that was me. Sorry if I outbid you. That deer jerky sounds great. I haven't hunted in a couple years, just too busy, but next year I am going to get out for sure. I used to do jerky in the dehydrator, I look forward to doing it in the smoker now. You wanna send a couple strips this way.
~ JIM ~

Gizmo

Welcome to the forum Bear.
Don't retire the dehydrator too soon.  You might like to finish your jerky in the dehydrator.  I find I like the finish better.  After the smoke is done in the smoker, you have an oven.  Most dehydrators have a fan that moves air and a heating element.  The movement of air (IMHO) does a better job of removing moisture from the meat and does it more evenly.  It is also easier to rotate the trays for more consitant and even drying.
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BearLeeAlive

Thanks Gizmo, good advice on the jerky, makes sense. Smoke in the smoker, then dry it to the level you like in the dehydrator. I wouldn't get rid of the dehydrator anyway, I use it lots for prepping food for longer canoe, or backpacking trips lots too.
~ JIM ~

FLBentRider

Welcome. Lots of knowledge here. not alot of it mine.  ;D
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Wildcat

Welcome to the forum.  Post some drool pictures on here when you get a chance.
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Ontrack

Welcome Bear, and enjoy. I agree with Gizmo on the dehydrator. I've done jerky with and without using it, and I think the dehydrated version comes out much better.

BearLeeAlive

fibentrider, Wildcat, thanks for the welcome. I sure do hope to gain knowledge here, and share some photos of my great successes.  ;D
~ JIM ~

BearLeeAlive

Thanks Ontrack, even though I don't have any venison in the freezer, I may just try some beef by marinading it, flavouring it in the smoker and finishing it in the dehydrator.
~ JIM ~

hotrod

I am trying a new recipe today with ground up chili peppers... will see how its going to turn out in another 7 hours the smoke is flyin and I hope i wake the neighbors... Then its time to go fishin and for a few coolies when its done!!! Puts out hat for chip donations... jeeze this is the same as poker ... everyone needs chips!!!  Hope you enjoyed that few pieces i sent ya Jim.... ;) or the picture anyhow :):)   Will be smokin and readin posts throughout the day ... is it noon yet???  looks for the cooler :)

BearLeeAlive

Quote from: hotrod on March 21, 2008, 07:24:13 AM... is it noon yet???  looks for the cooler :)
It is noon somewhere, go ahead and crack one open.
~ JIM ~

Tiny Tim

Anytime after 6 AM is good with me...don't even have to be the same day. ;D ;D ;D

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hotrod

well ok i will start off with a tea and grande marnier... good for the sinuses so they say... the smokes a rollin... ya its party weekend I have to warm up for mexico in two weeks ... . P A R T Y .... WHY  ??  cause we can


buys a round for the house... cheers lets kick it up a notch....

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NePaSmoKer

how about kicked up jerky and a few nips for me   ;D  ;D



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