Anyone made jerky?

As I was herfing in the man den last week, my buddy and I were talking about foods that would go great with beer, cigars and movies. Naturally, we hit on beef jerky. We could go out and buy a bag of the processed stuff, but I thought I might like to try and make my own. Anyone here ever done this, and willing to post a recipe? Thanks in advance, ladies and gents.

[md4958]

havent tried it YET, but Alton Browns jerky recipe is supposed to be really good. It gets great reviews. you can find it at www.foodtv.com

[massphatness]

I usually make a jerky out of myself after about my fourth scotch.

[JaKaacH]

Originally Posted by massphatness

I usually make a jerky out of myself after about my fourth scotch.

HA beat me to it..To much coffee makes me jerky...

[GrumpyOleTroll]

Bought a dehydrator last year just for this reason.


No special recipe...I just use the seasoning that came with it and add a lil touch of different spices here ant there.



Its kinda fun trying out different combos...kids really didnt like the turkey..LOL





Shawn

[Footbag]

Originally Posted by md4958

havent tried it YET, but Alton Browns jerky recipe is supposed to be really good. It gets great reviews. you can find it at www.foodtv.com

Haven't tried his jerkey, but Alton Brown knows his stuff!

[landhoney]

Originally Posted by md4958

havent tried it YET, but Alton Browns jerky recipe is supposed to be really good. It gets great reviews. you can find it at www.foodtv.com

I have made this recipe exactly (except I let the meat marinate longer, too long actually) with the box fan and A/C filters. It turns out great and does not have that 'cooked' taste from jerky made in dehydrators or ovens that use heat. I think Alton states in the show, commercial jerky is not made by using heat. It makes the jerky taste different, and I prefer his method and commercial jerky to any 'heated' product I have tried.

[RevSmoke]

Yes, keep the oven door cracked just a bit, like you are using the broiler. I set the oven to 170.

Bought a ronco dehydrator years ago,works great for jerky,not much to it.Just tell your butcher what your doing they will slice it nice and thin for you.

here you go

www.justjerkyrecipes.com

you should find several in here you like

k

[Kreth]

I've made jerky a few times, it's not that hard. Get yourself a London Broil, trim the fat, slice it as thin as you can, and marinade overnight. I usually use some variation of soy sauce/teriyaki/worcestershire/garlic/pepper. Put the strips on a wire rack in a baking pan (to catch drippings) and throw in the oven at 200 degrees for several hours. You can use lower temps, 200 is the lowest setting on my oven.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Kreth

I've made jerky a few times, it's not that hard. Get yourself a London Broil, trim the fat, slice it as thin as you can, and marinade overnight. I usually use some variation of soy sauce/teriyaki/worcestershire/garlic/pepper. Put the strips on a wire rack in a baking pan (to catch drippings) and throw in the oven at 200 degrees for several hours. You can use lower temps, 200 is the lowest setting on my oven.

Works great if you dont have a dehydrator. The key is getting the meat sliced thinly enough. Otherwise you will be chewing for days! If you have a friend who works at a Deli you can try to get them to slice it on their slicer. But most dont like to do raw meat, so you may have to do it at the end of the day. If you partially freeze your meat it makes it easier to slice.

[yourchoice]

For those of you who make the jerky in the oven, do you leave the door cracked open? I've never made it, (but have considered it) and have heard some say leaving the door cracked was key.

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

For those of you who make the jerky in the oven, do you leave the door cracked open? I've never made it, (but have considered it) and have heard some say leaving the door cracked was key.

Yes, it lets the moisture escape.

[Genetic Defect]

curious, do you make your own beer, cigars, or movies?

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Big Vito

curious, do you make your own beer, cigars, or movies?

Meh, we did that last two at last weeks herf. Had espresso from Richard's home roasted beans as well.

[Genetic Defect]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Meh, we did that last two at last weeks herf. Had espresso from Richard's home roasted beans as well.

I need to herf with you then... but you will want me to stay behind the camera

[bobarian]

Rolling our own cigars was definitely an experience! Any time you are in the area we can arrange a herf and a camera.

[Genetic Defect]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Rolling our own cigars was definitely an experience! Any time you are in the area we can arrange a herf and a camera.

very cool, could get all of it on film, rolling cigars, brewing beer, and making jerky. how far north of socal are you?

[mosesbotbol]

Pain in the ass that I won't go through again. Unless you have a gravity slicer and drying trays, it's a big friggin project. It can be done in an easier way, but to get the smoke and all that is a real process.

Another key is to get the meat a decent price, or you not far apart from the what the pro's charge, which is usually around $16.00 a pound for Jerky (if memory serves me correct).