Jerky

[Mandos]

who on here knows how to make there own jerky ? any tips or advice ?

 

[copper_head]

There's a good article on here about making oven jerky. I started using that method but since got a dehydrator which is a great way of making it.

 

[Mandos]

could you post a link to it i can not find it

 

[copper_head]

On my phone at the minute, but I'll put a link up when I get back to my desktop. Try searching for 'oven jerky'

 

[British Red]

Here is a tutorial of mine

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18785

It shows a dehydrator but its easily adapted to an oven - it shows all the basics

 

[Mandos]

British Red yours looks tasty fancy making me some and posting it

 

[British Red]

Its easy enough to do with a sharp knife and a dehydrator (which can be had for around £30) - slice thin, marinade, dry well, store properly. That's all there is to it!

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Here is a tutorial of mine

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18785

It shows a dehydrator but its easily adapted to an oven - it shows all the basics

Very good that's A very useful skill.I'm gonna have a go at this over crimbo.

 

[Mandos]

im going to use bacon as this is already sliced then put it in the oven ! for a day or two

 

[British Red]

Personally I would never make jerky from pork for safety reasons - IMO pork needs to be cooked thoroughly rather than dried. I stick to beef, venison and the like

 

[Atehequa]

We usually make ours from buck venison rather than doe. Cut into thin rectangular slices with the grain and usually marinaded overnight in various marinades which include a few drops or so of liquid smoke. Sprinkled with a little black pepper it goes into our dehydrator between 12 and 24 hours. We've also smoke dried venison over a low hickory fire. It goes with us on the hunt, fishing expeditions, hiking trails or at camp as a snack.

 

[Aussiepom]

Cut into thin rectangular slices with the grain and usually marinaded overnight....

Have you ever tried cutting it across the grain? It's makes it easier to chew, especially if you tend to make 'very' dry jerky, for longer term storage purposes.

 

[Monikieman]

Ah well. It's Christmas. So, after reading this and the British Red thread about jerky, I took the plunge.


I bought the Andrew James dehydrator for my wife's Christmas

She didn't even know that she wanted one!!!

British Red and Toddy...I'll have a few questions for you soon.

 

[British Red]

Good on you - and ask away - plenty more dehydrator threads of mine on here for other stuff (like fruit leathers)

 

[Wetneck]

You'll love it, home made Jerky is certainly the best.

Just remember to marinade it well for a good 12-24 hours and season to taste, if you don't like the seasoning to start with then you won't like it when it's done!

For those without a dehydrator you can use the oven turned down low and leave the door open. Or you can make your own meat dryer with a cardboard box and an old lamp.
Search online for "Biltong Box" and you'll get loads of ideas.

Alternatively dry it high over a fire in the old fashioned way.

 

[Atehequa]

Have you ever tried cutting it across the grain? It's makes it easier to chew, especially if you tend to make 'very' dry jerky, for longer term storage purposes.

Just chew it sideways. We NDNs have strong teeth