1st Attempt at Hillbilly Jerky

[DTAggie]

Finally got around to trying NePas hillbilly jerky recipe.  Did nuggets and and strips.  Cut the beef up last night and let marinate over night.  Used 5 pucks of hickory at 150* then to 170* until done.  I have to say, it is a very good recipe.  Cannot keep my son out of it. 

Rick:  If I wanted to kick up the spice some, what would you recommend on a 5 lb. recipe?



Strips ready to go in



Nuggets ready for some love


Strips all done



Nuggets.  Son and daughter were suprised how tender the nuggets are even though they look very dry.

[classicrockgriller]

Man, that is awesome looking.

Very Nice.

[West Coast Kansan]

looks just right... nice job.  8)

[NePaSmoKer]

Red pepper flakes or Jalapeno powder.

BTW

Glad to see you back posting.


Nice jerky chunks

[OU812]

That all looks gooood!

I've got some trimmings from the last side of New York's I got, might havta try some nuggets.

[DTAggie]

I am surprised, I think I actually like the nuggets better and both kinds were all cut from the same beef.

[Tenpoint5]

Looks really good DT! Have the kids put the hammer to the nuggets already? must be time to make more by now.

[DTAggie]

10.5 - Son is doing serious damage.  Had to bring some to work so I could enjoy.

[SnellySmokesEm]

Nice Job!  I have been re-reading all the jerky post over the last couple of days.  I am going to do a trial run this weekend.  So whats the best cut of beef to use?  Eye of round?

[KyNola]

Matt,
I use top round at the suggestion of my butcher.  He makes tons of sausage and jerky so I'll take his word for it.  I've used eye of round too.  It works well.

[SnellySmokesEm]

Thanks!  I see that Nepa uses London Broil.  Isnt that top round? 

[DTAggie]

I used Top Round.  I see where Muebe uses the beef for stew from Costco for his nuggets.  Might try that when I do some Muebe nugets here shortly.

[wetzel1977]

I use Eye roast works great for me