Vacuum sealing Jerky with a sauce?

If you're not happy with your results, try it and see if you like it. What do you have to lose?

Actually, a couple days in the vacuum seal may produce a better tasting jerky without the additional sauce. Try this first then add the sauce if it doesn't improve. Jerky picks up flavor the first couple days out of the smoker anyway, just in case you're talking about a new batch.

I agree with Pags on vacuum sealing first without sauce and wait 3-5 days. I leave mine on the counter in a ziplock and every day it gets tastier.

If you decide it's not flavorful enough after that then try the sauce, but, I would refrigerate after you reseal it cause it could cause bacterial growth or mold. Then keep it in the fridge until its gone. Better safe than sorry.

I have wondered many times how those companies get that saucy kinda feel to their end product. I wish I knew cause I would be doing it. Let us know how it turns out.

Well I ended up brushing each piece front and back with teriyaki marinade and vacuum sealed it. After 24 hrs, I just gave it a taste and it is better tasting, a bit sticky but pretty good. I am going to give it a few days and try it again. Will keep you updated.

I suggest keeping it refrigerated. I may try that one day for an extra kick in flavor.

Jak,
Did you use HiMtn seasoning or home recipe? I've never tried their Teriyaki but other flavors are great. What will you do different next time?
Joe M

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Originally posted by Joe M:
Jak,
Did you use HiMtn seasoning or home recipe? I've never tried their Teriyaki but other flavors are great. What will you do different next time?
Joe M

I used a home recipe....the problem was that it tasted to much like orange juice. The recipe call for it and it just overwhelmed the flavor. I am going to try it out today to see if it helped.

Well I just tried it out again after 5 days in vaccuum sealed bag and I gotta say it is pretty damn good. The sauce soaked in to the jerky and it is now moist and tender. Although it is a bit sticky, it tastes very good! I think I found a new favorite!

Perhaps you can post the recipe and your technique for this tasty jerky???

Vicki

Hey jak211, care to share your recipe? I just made some of my own, but have 5lbs of London broil ready to go if you share your recipe.

Thanks, Vicki

Well. You could always try one of these.

Thanks Pags, I book marked it for future reference.