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Rookie makes first batch of Jerky!

FM Former Member
Used my 009 to make my first batch of jerky last weekend and it turned out great and was easy. I did some shopping at Walmart last week and saw a package in the meat department labeled "Flank Steak-Jerky Cut". This was flank steak already cut into jerky size pieces. Too easy! I mixed the meat with Hi-Mountain Sweet & Spicey cure and let it sit in the fridge for about 28 hours. Smoked it for about 2.5 hours and then finished it off in the oven for another hour. Very tasty!
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wheelzwheelzSmmmmoooookin'!
I am making jerky about every other week now, still trying to perfect the process. When I pull my jerky I let it sit for about an hour to cool. I then lightly press it between paper towels to remove excess oil.

The last time I put the jerky in a zip-loc bag and put it in the fridge over night as suggested by GLH and someone else (old-timers). This process definitely helped to set an intensify the seasonsings and smoke. Once out of the fridge I vacuum sealed about 5 sticks to a package and store them in the pantry.

Really good stuff.

Now, after all of that, I am curious if your oven process is to dry up some of the excess oil on the jerky?

Inquiring minds want to know Confused
FM Former Member
I used the oven simply because I think I pulled the jerky out of the Smokette too early! After I inspected the jerky it didn't look done yet, so I wiped the excess grease off with a paper towel and put it in a closed oven at 200 for an hour. The process, did however, work well. When I got started I removed all of the racks in my smoker and then I hung the strips of meat from kabob skewers. The skewers I have fit across the Smokette perfectly and rest on the shelf racks. The skewers were a lot easier to clean up than 3 racks.
FM Former Member
The finished jerky is post ta be pink or red on the inside.

I agree hanging is the way to go. I use 6 stainless rods usually. (all I have)

Next time just leave it in the Smokette longer and, well...you know.

How are y'all getting excess grease on jerky? Jerky ain't post ta have no fat!

Cool
FM Former Member
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Originally posted by Wheelz:
I am making jerky about every other week now, still trying to perfect the process. When I pull my jerky I let it sit for about an hour to cool. I then lightly press it between paper towels to remove excess oil.

The last time I put the jerky in a zip-loc bag and put it in the fridge over night as suggested by GLH and someone else (old-timers). This process definitely helped to set an intensify the seasonsings and smoke. Once out of the fridge I vacuum sealed about 5 sticks to a package and store them in the pantry.

Really good stuff.

Now, after all of that, I am curious if your oven process is to dry up some of the excess oil on the jerky?

Inquiring minds want to know Confused


Hey buddy, watch who you are calling an old timer!!!

Razzer
wheelzwheelzSmmmmoooookin'!
Hey Dave & Husker -- Tell us how you smoke your jerky. You should have no trouble getting excellent results from your CS. I have actually cooked mine to a crisp - way over-done. Jerky snapped like toothpicks.

If you can explain your process maybe we can make some suggestions.

Personally, I get great results with bottom round sliced with the grain cut 1/4" thick. Use High Mountain seasoning & cure.

Pre-heat the smoker for about 15 minutes, using about 2 oz hickory. Three hours with the door closed gets me very close. Smoker is set at 200˚

When I open the door the first time I snip a piece off with scisors (sp) and test it and adjust accordingly.
FM Former Member
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Originally posted by Wheelz:
Not to worry Hippie! After seeing a pic of your kids I'm sure I have several years on ya! Remember, old age "usually" means more wisdom, therefore "old-timer" should be a compliment to folks with good sense. Big Grin


Those are my 2 youngest! My other 3 are grown!

hehehe

Anywho, I love jerky!

Cool

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