food It's Beef Jerky Time!

I have no idea whatsoever at the temp mine is dried at, but now i'm keen to find out and will set a guage in the oven next time.
For years i have just been setting the oven dial to as low as possible till just before the flame goes out,then i just wedge a spoon in the door so its ajar about 1 and a half inches. My meat is sliced by a electric slicer so it's uniform thickness evey time, ...its Jerky time in 2 hours........i know it's a pretty crude method, but i'm still here so must be doing something OK...lol
 
Very cool. I really want to make some jerky. Is there a base amount of salt and or vinegar per weight of the meat you need to use in the marinade?
I don't want an exact recipe that somebody else worked on. But a base marinade to get the necessary safety ingredients.
 
Hotrod64,it sounds like your temp is quite high. Usually it takes more in the 6-12 hour range. Better check with temp device.
Ozzy2001, check online for recipes to make marinate. These recipes should give you some ideas on amounts of salt and spices. Mod them as you wish. It may take a few trys to find one you like. Good luck and enjoy your jerky.
 
i just go to to bass pro or cabelas and use their mix. many different flavors available. comes 3 to a pack for 7 bucks. kick it up a notch with some powder and or flakes for some heat if you like. 155f for 6-8 hrs. in the dehydrator. eye of round is my choice for meat.
 
Ill send you a super easy idea when I get home.
That sht from bass pro is "cure" and ad a funky flavor finish like 7/11 jerky.

Ozzy2001 said:
Very cool. I really want to make some jerky. Is there a base amount of salt and or vinegar per weight of the meat you need to use in the marinade?
I don't want an exact recipe that somebody else worked on. But a base marinade to get the necessary safety ingredients.
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Ozzy2001 said:
Very cool. I really want to make some jerky. Is there a base amount of salt and or vinegar per weight of the meat you need to use in the marinade?
I don't want an exact recipe that somebody else worked on. But a base marinade to get the necessary safety ingredients.
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Ozzy check some of Old Salty's threads.  He posted up an exact step by step for his teriyaki jerky around here somewhere.  :)
 
Teriyaki is a cha'eep flavoring and always hides the beef flavor
Never use soy garbage when making jerky,its like ketchup
Which is an excuse for a piss pour cook
Message sent for meat done right
 
After 40 yrs of yearly jerky runs Im open to what is legitimately better?
I own 3 places that have been serving food for over 60yrs
Im well on my game of "cooking"
My side biz of Chuckwagon style ventures has done very well the last 6 yrs
You aint the only cook there/here Smoky
Please "re'teach me" what the awesomness is in teriyaki ??
Ketchup!!
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If it only were...
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I guess the millions upon millions of people who like teriyaki would disagree with you.

Im not the biggest teriyaki fan but I do k ow people have different tastes.

But, wtf do I know? I don't have 40 yrs of jerky experience or own 3 food establishments with 60 yrs of service.
 
Nor do you appear/assume the position of the AUTHORITY on all things food service
Good thing!!

No Sir,
You do not have a history on THP as being "THE ONE"
Thats why YOU werent quoted.
 
CraigJS said:
Is this directed at me ?
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What constitutes 'good' jerky is about as specific as what constitutes 'good' chili ...

I'm fortunate in that I've had all yo jerky's!

:cheers:
 
I agree w GM. Taste run the gamut. From no spice to ball buster from plain to hot teriyaki garlic coriander etc ....

I do have a question though TNKS.and its in all sincerity that I ask.

What is "THE ONE"?

I'm not being facetious or asking in malice. I truly want to know.
 
Balanced
Flavor profile that doesnt hide the protiens natural flavor.
Then drying,making thin crackers verses good chew.
Commercial kitchen jerky doesnt ever fit any of that
 
Funnily enough I remember you asking for a teriyaki marinade around here not so long ago.  Tried to help then.  
 

It's not possible to teach someone who knows everything already.  Ketchup indeed.  :)
 

Pretty sure that thread is also where Old Salty posted his teriyaki recipe too if anyone cares to dig.
 
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