Nice! Just one slight difference in my recipe: I put the meat in a smoker for 30 minutes before dehydrating it, so I don't need to use liquid smoke, which (so I was told) isn't so healthy. The taste is just fantastic, and will be different depending on the type of wood you choose.
(Electric smokers aren't really expensive, mine cost under $100.)
Now, we can eat all the time jerky, it reminds us of the United States and our great vacation.If you have other recipes to vary, you can also share them please?
I also see your other videos with cool preparations : I subscribe and I'll look easy. Thank you again - Bye !
Hello, we live in Belgium and we visited Florida in april.
This was the first time we've stayed in United States and we discovered the Jerky.
My 10 year old son is crazy for this meat : my wife and me too! We brought a lot to eat in Belgium but now it's empty? we sought a solution.
And we found! We bought our dehydrator and we managed to do with your video and those of others.We just want to say thank you thank you and thank you again!
@petiainmotion Yea, I think I did forget, I like to marinate it over night. I'm making a new batch of jerky right now. Just put it in the fridge. I'll put it in the dehydrator tomorrow. Can't wait, I love jerky.
Did you ever try there jerky gun using ground meat? It is really good and it's just like if you use your meat but better if you try it us 95 to 97% ground meat. They sell the gun with the seaon for 14.95
@DanKrszal A gun? Just use a knife. A big part of jerky and biltong is the grain of the meat. If you want easy, you can always buy this stuff at 7-11.
@dying2l Yea, mine came with a couple of extras. One is for drying sticky things like fruit, it's a small mesh. The other is one for drying jams and apple sauce for making fruit roll-ups.
You mention that this unit circulates hot air. So this unit does produce a little bit of heat, right? Reason I ask is I have been thinking about getting one, but I never liked the idea of just circulating air around beef, I feel it needs some degree of heat in order to cook out any bacteria, etc.
Also, does this unit use a filter system for the air it pulls in? I wouldn't want my jerkey to get covered in pet hair.
@WermGut Yes it does circulate hot air, the highest setting is 155 degrees which is what you use for jerky. I have heard of folks microwaving the jerky once it's done, if you are concerned about bacteria. It doesn't have a filter but if you place it on you counter you shouldn't need to worry about pet hair. If you have pet hair all over your counters then you have another problem. It's a great dehydrator I haven't used it for anything but jerky, you can use it for fruits and veggies.
@tdjtx Thanks for the reply. It sure looks to be a nice unit, especially the fact that you can buy additional tray levels. I think I may consider getting one. I have read the countless recipes for making it the oven, but my electric oven would probably use tons more energy, even on its lowest setting. Thanks again for sharing.
i made a marinade yesterday , contains : BBQ sauce, pili pili sauce, brown sugar , maple syrup, candy syrup, olive oil, pili pili oil, pili pili spice, salt pepper, sweet chili sauce, marmite, dark soy sauce, ginger powder, i think that's about it :p but its freaking delicious !
@tdjtx no it's a marinade i mad euo myself ! and sorry i misspelled the pili pili sauce , it's actually peri peri sauce , i don't know how to call it else , it's not like tabasco or hot sauce it's more like a hot marinade ... it' from the brand called "nando's" it's portugese , it might seem allot of different stuff for a marinade but each ingredient has it' own flavour ... like a indian curry is also based upon 10+ kinds of spices .... it's good i can tell ya !!
@tdjtx yeah its not hot like over the top if u like hot sauces , but instead of the really super hot flavour u get allot of spices and other flavours in return and i like that better for marinades for example as far as i can taste i get: pili pili ( the hot stuff ) , lime zest , bit of garlic , and some tomato but overall is medium hot, to spice it up i use pili pili or ground dried peppers ... the BBQ sauce i used is also from the same brand :)
Hey @tdjtx, I'm working on my second batch of Jerky using your video. The first batch was gone in 1 day. I have 6 pounds of meat sitting in the refrig right now. I had a question for you, how long should this jerky stay good for if kept in a sealed container? We talking days, weeks, months? Thanks!
@unleashedmaniac916 well, technically it should last for months. It was a way of preserving meat for the long haul. You are right though, it doesn't last long if you have family members who love jerky.
@tdjtx Thanks a lot for this video! Me my brother and dad all love jerky but in the UK it's so expensive because they have to get it in from the states. I will definitely try making my own, thanks for a great video!
@Bigfellr jerky has a different taste and texture and it makes a great snack. You can take it camping or hiking and not have to worry about refrigerating it.
is the jerkey burnt or is it just the camera or? i had jerkey for the first time yesterday (im aussie :P) and it was red so im just wondering whats with the color o.O cheers!
You need to tell people that the liquid smoke needs to be used in moderation cause you can use to much plus I use top round steak its much better than using any roasts but yes its more expensive. Not sure how the honey makes it more tender and ther is no way I ever cut it with the grain cut it across the grain makes it easier to chew. You ever seen Alton browns show with the garden hose reference?try to chew garden hoses length wise cut them width wise its much easier.
@vikes51349 Yea, a little liquid smoke goes a long way, this recipe uses 1 tsp. Your choice of meat is entirely up to you, everyone has their favorite. I like flank steak, eye round and even lean brisket. As for the honey, there is something about the sugar that keeps the jerky more flexible than brittle. Yes, I saw that episode with the hoses, it was a really good explanation. I don't think it really matters with jerky, I just rip off some and just chew.
You need to tell people that the liquid smoke needs to be used in moderation cause you can use to much plus I use top round steak its much better than using any roasts but yes its more expensive.
@noeezyfluff i'm not from the south but i've never heard anyone pronounce it "double u double u double u"...it just saves time. The southern accent isn't really that thick anyway, reminds me of WV/VA.
@gregryf It's just south of Louisville, just follow Bardstown road south out of Louisville. BTW it's the Bourbon Capital of the world. In the area you will find Jim Beam, Barton's, Heaven Hill, and Marker's Mark. Steven Foster wrote "My Old Kentucky Home" about it, his house is a state park now.
I just got a similar unit and have yet to try it. My question is safety and the fact that all over, there are recommendations to heat to 160. Some say to throw it in the oven prior to drying.
iv just brougt an dehydrator about an week ago.i used rost beef meat .i tryed to cut it just rigth and i still missed up the meat.some peaces came out ok but most of the peaces came out to thick and undone looking .no matter how long i had tryed dehydrating the bad looking thick peaces i just couldnt get it rigth
I made this using the recipe you offer and my husband LOVED it!! I'm giving up meat, but will still make this for him. I used eye round and sliced it with a meat slicer when it was a bit frozen, worked out perfectly. The house smelled so good while this was in the dehydrator. Thanks so much!
i know homemade beef jerky is great and all, best with a home smoker, but don't you have a butcher you can just go to? the butcher i go to has very very cheap jerky and has to be the best i have ever had.
This is a great machine. I've owned mine for about 12 years and i have bought the extension disks so I'm up to 16 disks. It works great. I rotate while I dry them. I do turn them thoguh you don't need to. I like to plot the jerky as it drys to get some extra fat off the meat. Nice video.
@robertsicc -- What cut of beef do you like to use? I would love to use flank steak all the time as the grain is perfect for tender jerky, but it can be pretty pricey. I've been using bottom round roasts that I can get 2 for 1 a lot of the time. I'm not too happy with the results using that cut, though.
@heelshock I normally run the machine at full blast for food saftey also. As for the cut of meat I use - I will accumulate London broils when they are on sale. I have been able to get them for as little as $1.29 a pound. Everyone loves it. I will trim out fat and nerves then people will come from 50 miles away to get their ration. lol. I've used Top rounds and bottom orunds when on sale but I find the londond broil is the easiest to work with. Let me know what you think.
you can use ground beef, I've seen some pretty interesting recipes on youtube. Making your own jerky whether using ground or strips of beef is much more economical than buying pre-made. I don't think you will save all that much by using ground.
Your not actually cooking it, you are dehydrating the meat. I guess if you go to long it would be hard as a rock. Some dehydrators have timers, mine doesn't.
The thing is, Alton Brown himself that all commercial dehydrators were bad for making jerky. That's why on his show he illustrated his point by making the jerky via a box fan and cellulose air filters.
it depends on the marinate. but it will lose all moisture. and once its dry and cant get dryer.. so it may get harder. but if you have a good marinate with a lot of honey or sugar, which tends to keep the meat softer and flexible, then you should be okay regardless
I put two table spoon for 2lbs of strips..After it dried, i noticed they jerky was soft and had a nice bendy texture. It was also relatively easy to chew.
I hope this isn't a silly question but the jerky doesn't need to be refrigerated right? Since the water is removed from the meat is that why it won't spoil without refrigeration?
you could use an a low set oven, say 250 degrees, it would just take a lot longer. Alton Brown actually used two pleated air filters, a fan, and a couple of bungee cords for his dehydrator.
i use my oven. leave it open a bit, put it on 170, and let it stand for 6 hours while the beef is on the oven rack. works perfectly. just make sure to lay out some tin foil on the bottom of the oven, see my jerky video for more explanation if needed.
Drying it in the garage would not be a good idea. My friend's dad always dried sausages and other meats in his basement. Not sure about a bug problem, but the temperature and humidity is a lot more constant in your basement more than likely.
Fantastic video. I need to make my own instead of spending 53.99/kg
FFJabarr 3 weeks ago
Nice! Just one slight difference in my recipe: I put the meat in a smoker for 30 minutes before dehydrating it, so I don't need to use liquid smoke, which (so I was told) isn't so healthy. The taste is just fantastic, and will be different depending on the type of wood you choose.
(Electric smokers aren't really expensive, mine cost under $100.)
Miyamototakezo 1 month ago 2
@Miyamototakezo That's actually a good idea, I have a smoker. Next time I make jerky I'll smoke it first with mesquite then dehydrate it.
tdjtx 1 month ago 2
You sound like Hank Hill on king of the hill :D
elviscooks1980 2 months ago in playlist Beef Jerky
Great Informational Video..
sbjennings99 3 months ago
sorry what was that, woostershyer??? lol
Rannyfash 3 months ago
thanks
UnjustFrame4141 4 months ago
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Now, we can eat all the time jerky, it reminds us of the United States and our great vacation.If you have other recipes to vary, you can also share them please?
I also see your other videos with cool preparations : I subscribe and I'll look easy. Thank you again - Bye !
Theduxut 4 months ago
Hello, we live in Belgium and we visited Florida in april.
This was the first time we've stayed in United States and we discovered the Jerky.
My 10 year old son is crazy for this meat : my wife and me too! We brought a lot to eat in Belgium but now it's empty? we sought a solution.
And we found! We bought our dehydrator and we managed to do with your video and those of others.We just want to say thank you thank you and thank you again!
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Theduxut 4 months ago
um, i think you forgot to mention how long to marinade the meat, no?
petiainmotion 5 months ago
@petiainmotion Yea, I think I did forget, I like to marinate it over night. I'm making a new batch of jerky right now. Just put it in the fridge. I'll put it in the dehydrator tomorrow. Can't wait, I love jerky.
tdjtx 5 months ago
@petiainmotion 24 hrs is the best ;)
thedominatorus 2 months ago
MEAN WHILE IN AFRICA............. {OHHHHHH SHUT UP BETCH}
here2swear 6 months ago
Did you ever try there jerky gun using ground meat? It is really good and it's just like if you use your meat but better if you try it us 95 to 97% ground meat. They sell the gun with the seaon for 14.95
DanKrszal 6 months ago
@DanKrszal I haven't used a jerky gun but I've seen other's using it, looks very easy.
tdjtx 6 months ago
@DanKrszal A gun? Just use a knife. A big part of jerky and biltong is the grain of the meat. If you want easy, you can always buy this stuff at 7-11.
BeeRich33 4 months ago
I'm going to try to make jerky for the 1st time, sometime this next week. Thanks, I'll be using this recipe. Wish me luck!
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LTDANMAN44 7 months ago
Looks really tasty. Now Im craving jerky.
pgbruiser 7 months ago
@pgbruiser It was good, I need to make some more soon.
tdjtx 7 months ago
you sound like hank hill
migbee 7 months ago
@migbee Well, I do live in Texas. I'm also a big fan of propane and propane accessories.
tdjtx 7 months ago 11
@tdjtx haha cheers, my good man, cheers
migbee 7 months ago
Nice, I knew I should of gotten the 1000 watt. oh well.
My dehydrator came with extra tray parts. do I need them, what are they for?
dying2l 8 months ago
@dying2l Yea, mine came with a couple of extras. One is for drying sticky things like fruit, it's a small mesh. The other is one for drying jams and apple sauce for making fruit roll-ups.
tdjtx 8 months ago
@tdjtx Thank you for the video and info. Thumbs up
dying2l 8 months ago
You mention that this unit circulates hot air. So this unit does produce a little bit of heat, right? Reason I ask is I have been thinking about getting one, but I never liked the idea of just circulating air around beef, I feel it needs some degree of heat in order to cook out any bacteria, etc.
Also, does this unit use a filter system for the air it pulls in? I wouldn't want my jerkey to get covered in pet hair.
Thanks.
WermGut 9 months ago
@WermGut Yes it does circulate hot air, the highest setting is 155 degrees which is what you use for jerky. I have heard of folks microwaving the jerky once it's done, if you are concerned about bacteria. It doesn't have a filter but if you place it on you counter you shouldn't need to worry about pet hair. If you have pet hair all over your counters then you have another problem. It's a great dehydrator I haven't used it for anything but jerky, you can use it for fruits and veggies.
tdjtx 9 months ago
@tdjtx Thanks for the reply. It sure looks to be a nice unit, especially the fact that you can buy additional tray levels. I think I may consider getting one. I have read the countless recipes for making it the oven, but my electric oven would probably use tons more energy, even on its lowest setting. Thanks again for sharing.
WermGut 9 months ago
I bought it online from amazon, but I don't think it's available in Germany. You can use your oven to make jerky, it just takes a lot longer.
tdjtx 10 months ago
@tdjtx I never tasted it but it look verry tasty. I dont have a dehydrator, but i have a oven. How can i use it?
thabasusan98 9 months ago
@thabasusan98 yea, but it takes twice as long. Just set the oven on it's lowest setting and prop the door open a little bit.
tdjtx 9 months ago
where can i get this hot air dryer iam from germany and beef jerky is hard to get and very expensive
Navysergant 10 months ago
2 to 3 months more like 2 to 3 minutes with me i would not be able to make it fast enough lol
sniperbait171 11 months ago
@sniperbait171 Yea, that's the way it is at my house. It might last a week, tops.
tdjtx 11 months ago
How long will this stay fresh in a ziplock for?
kidballistic 1 year ago
i made a marinade yesterday , contains : BBQ sauce, pili pili sauce, brown sugar , maple syrup, candy syrup, olive oil, pili pili oil, pili pili spice, salt pepper, sweet chili sauce, marmite, dark soy sauce, ginger powder, i think that's about it :p but its freaking delicious !
viniv20 1 year ago
@viniv20 what's pili pili sauce? Was this a marinade for jerky?
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx no it's a marinade i mad euo myself ! and sorry i misspelled the pili pili sauce , it's actually peri peri sauce , i don't know how to call it else , it's not like tabasco or hot sauce it's more like a hot marinade ... it' from the brand called "nando's" it's portugese , it might seem allot of different stuff for a marinade but each ingredient has it' own flavour ... like a indian curry is also based upon 10+ kinds of spices .... it's good i can tell ya !!
viniv20 1 year ago
@viniv20 Ok, I found that brand on amazon, I will have to try it , sound pretty interesting.
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx yeah its not hot like over the top if u like hot sauces , but instead of the really super hot flavour u get allot of spices and other flavours in return and i like that better for marinades for example as far as i can taste i get: pili pili ( the hot stuff ) , lime zest , bit of garlic , and some tomato but overall is medium hot, to spice it up i use pili pili or ground dried peppers ... the BBQ sauce i used is also from the same brand :)
viniv20 1 year ago
@viniv20 Sounds sweet literally
domenicbobby 1 year ago
@domenicbobby It's not really sweet, the honey helps keep it from being hard and brittle.
tdjtx 9 months ago
i used sirloin and it is great.thanks for the tips
billy2463 1 year ago
is it tasty? I'm portuguese (from Portugal - Europe) and I never ate something like that :S
helckler 1 year ago
@helckler Yes, it is very tasty. Try making some.
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx I will. Thanks for the advice.
helckler 1 year ago
@helckler then u must know the brand " nando's " i am talking about somewhere here in the comments page ...
viniv20 1 year ago
Hey @tdjtx, I'm working on my second batch of Jerky using your video. The first batch was gone in 1 day. I have 6 pounds of meat sitting in the refrig right now. I had a question for you, how long should this jerky stay good for if kept in a sealed container? We talking days, weeks, months? Thanks!
unleashedmaniac916 1 year ago
@unleashedmaniac916 well, technically it should last for months. It was a way of preserving meat for the long haul. You are right though, it doesn't last long if you have family members who love jerky.
tdjtx 1 year ago
You skipped the part where you apply the seasoning to the meat. How long do you marinate the strips for prior to putting them in the dehydrator?
mattya1227 1 year ago
@mattya1227 sorry about that, I marinated the meat over night.
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx cool thanks!
mattya1227 1 year ago
@tdjtx Thanks a lot for this video! Me my brother and dad all love jerky but in the UK it's so expensive because they have to get it in from the states. I will definitely try making my own, thanks for a great video!
remixnick 1 year ago
Thanks for the video! I used your video to make beef jerky last night. WOW, it is fricken good.
unleashedmaniac916 1 year ago
@unleashedmaniac916 It is, isn't it. Pretty easy to make as well, and cheaper than buying it.
tdjtx 1 year ago
you kind of paused when you were identifying the pepper there buddy
i like the vid when i make my beef jerky ill tell you how it whent
madamadam158 1 year ago
@madamadam158 yea, I lost my place while reading the ingredients from the print out of the recipe. These things happen as we get older ;-)
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx i some times confuse salt for pepper an vice versa lulz
madamadam158 1 year ago
why do this when you can jst marinate the meat and cook it up ready to eat
Bigfellr 1 year ago
@Bigfellr jerky has a different taste and texture and it makes a great snack. You can take it camping or hiking and not have to worry about refrigerating it.
tdjtx 1 year ago 3
So you dont have to cook it before you put it in the dehydrator?
Transporter1022 1 year ago
@Transporter1022 No cooking, jerky is marinaded and dried raw beef.
tdjtx 1 year ago
is the jerkey burnt or is it just the camera or? i had jerkey for the first time yesterday (im aussie :P) and it was red so im just wondering whats with the color o.O cheers!
AtomicNerd001 1 year ago
@AtomicNerd001 It's not burnt, it's dark because of the soy sauce. Some commercial jerky may
contain artificial coloring.
tdjtx 1 year ago
@AtomicNerd001 aussie also... whats it from the store because jacklinks is red. but most home made stuff looks more like this
utubeb14 1 year ago
once you have made the jerky does it need to be refrigerated?
JizzingNipple 1 year ago
@JizzingNipple Nope, this is how people used to store meat before refrigeration. I do
like to vacuum seal it though. Also, it doesn't last long around my house, we eat it up
pretty quick.
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lachelleflockfxc 1 year ago
I want to try making jerky out of a young goat - do it you think it would be good?
libertymtn 1 year ago
@libertymtn Not sure, I don't care much for goat so I can't say. Generally you can make jerky from any lean meat.
tdjtx 1 year ago
You need to tell people that the liquid smoke needs to be used in moderation cause you can use to much plus I use top round steak its much better than using any roasts but yes its more expensive. Not sure how the honey makes it more tender and ther is no way I ever cut it with the grain cut it across the grain makes it easier to chew. You ever seen Alton browns show with the garden hose reference?try to chew garden hoses length wise cut them width wise its much easier.
vikes51349 1 year ago 2
@vikes51349 Yea, a little liquid smoke goes a long way, this recipe uses 1 tsp. Your choice of meat is entirely up to you, everyone has their favorite. I like flank steak, eye round and even lean brisket. As for the honey, there is something about the sugar that keeps the jerky more flexible than brittle. Yes, I saw that episode with the hoses, it was a really good explanation. I don't think it really matters with jerky, I just rip off some and just chew.
tdjtx 1 year ago 7
@vikes51349 Who chews on garden hoses? and why would you?
BigBuckGetter 1 year ago
@vikes51349 Alton Brown says to cut it with the grain!!!!!
Tlgetter 1 year ago
You need to tell people that the liquid smoke needs to be used in moderation cause you can use to much plus I use top round steak its much better than using any roasts but yes its more expensive.
vikes51349 1 year ago
Ah, this reminds me of the good old days... Getting a deer and making a bloody mess in the kitchen, all in the name of SEVERAL POUNDS OF JERKY >:))))
I love jerky! :D
LordBalmung1 1 year ago
you want it at the lowest tempter possible of the heat off and fan on would be the best
haze656 1 year ago
thank you so much lol (i love beef jerky) ^^ yay
acdcbc1 1 year ago
"... i tell you whhhut"
password34 1 year ago
i think its funny how some people pronounce "w" , dubya
noeezyfluff 1 year ago
@noeezyfluff It's called a southern accent, some pronounce it dubba-u
tdjtx 1 year ago
@noeezyfluff i'm not from the south but i've never heard anyone pronounce it "double u double u double u"...it just saves time. The southern accent isn't really that thick anyway, reminds me of WV/VA.
leep123321 1 year ago
@leep123321 you're close, i'm from KY
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx near Louisville, I bet.
gregryf 1 year ago
@gregryf close, Bardstown
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx Can't quite place Bardstown. I'll have to look on my map.
gregryf 1 year ago
@gregryf It's just south of Louisville, just follow Bardstown road south out of Louisville. BTW it's the Bourbon Capital of the world. In the area you will find Jim Beam, Barton's, Heaven Hill, and Marker's Mark. Steven Foster wrote "My Old Kentucky Home" about it, his house is a state park now.
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx With all those distilleries it must be one of the most important places in the world.
gregryf 1 year ago
@tdjtx Can't quite place Bardstown. Heard of it though. I'll have to look on my map.
gregryf 1 year ago
@leep123321 he sd dub ya dub ya dub ya
18wheeler76 1 year ago
yeah it is xpensive to buy local asda £2.50 for a couple of strips
hanghoodiescum 1 year ago
I just got a similar unit and have yet to try it. My question is safety and the fact that all over, there are recommendations to heat to 160. Some say to throw it in the oven prior to drying.
jjliver 1 year ago
@jjliver If you get ride of the water, no microorganisms can live in the meat.
7seven7vape 1 year ago
next time am going to try realy cheap thinly cut stakes
jbmack1977 1 year ago
iv just brougt an dehydrator about an week ago.i used rost beef meat .i tryed to cut it just rigth and i still missed up the meat.some peaces came out ok but most of the peaces came out to thick and undone looking .no matter how long i had tryed dehydrating the bad looking thick peaces i just couldnt get it rigth
jbmack1977 1 year ago
Why is beef jerky is so expensive store-bought? It's ridiculous!
Musicposter4you 1 year ago
@Musicposter4you Probably because it takes 5 lbs of meat to make 1 lb of jerky.
tdjtx 1 year ago 2
@tdjtx aah, ok. Thanx for clearing that up.
Musicposter4you 1 year ago
@tdjtx wow really? lol
IIWARF4REII 1 year ago
@Musicposter4you cause there is like a steak and a half in it.
18wheeler76 1 year ago
I made this using the recipe you offer and my husband LOVED it!! I'm giving up meat, but will still make this for him. I used eye round and sliced it with a meat slicer when it was a bit frozen, worked out perfectly. The house smelled so good while this was in the dehydrator. Thanks so much!
Sherri119 1 year ago
i know homemade beef jerky is great and all, best with a home smoker, but don't you have a butcher you can just go to? the butcher i go to has very very cheap jerky and has to be the best i have ever had.
Paradotical 1 year ago
try buybeefjerkyonline
MRDisturbed24 1 year ago
beef jerky is awesome but its so expensive in my country...
Shotcalm 1 year ago
@Shotcalm It's pretty expensive here as well, that's why I decided to make my own.
tdjtx 1 year ago
Hi
how much does one pound of meat make dryed?
shane
gymhourfee 1 year ago
I seem to remember reading that it takes around 5 lbs of fresh meat to make 1 lb of jerky. A pound of jerky goes a long way.
tdjtx 1 year ago
@tdjtx
Figure it will be half the start wt. 5 lbs = 2.5 lbs
Just finished a batch.
exhaustedSpark 1 year ago
THE BEST JERKY IS DEER AND ELK
joelmontoya33 1 year ago
@joelmontoya33 my dad makes deer jerky never had elk tho
metalscape123 1 year ago
Very informative. Thanks!
TheVittleVlog 1 year ago
I also prefer the 155 degree dehydrator method for food safety. Better to be safe than sorry.
heelshock 1 year ago
This is a great machine. I've owned mine for about 12 years and i have bought the extension disks so I'm up to 16 disks. It works great. I rotate while I dry them. I do turn them thoguh you don't need to. I like to plot the jerky as it drys to get some extra fat off the meat. Nice video.
robertsicc 1 year ago
@robertsicc -- What cut of beef do you like to use? I would love to use flank steak all the time as the grain is perfect for tender jerky, but it can be pretty pricey. I've been using bottom round roasts that I can get 2 for 1 a lot of the time. I'm not too happy with the results using that cut, though.
heelshock 1 year ago
@heelshock I normally run the machine at full blast for food saftey also. As for the cut of meat I use - I will accumulate London broils when they are on sale. I have been able to get them for as little as $1.29 a pound. Everyone loves it. I will trim out fat and nerves then people will come from 50 miles away to get their ration. lol. I've used Top rounds and bottom orunds when on sale but I find the londond broil is the easiest to work with. Let me know what you think.
robertsicc 1 year ago
Nice jerky!!!!
TheVittleVlog 2 years ago
liguid smoke?
kilaaaaa 2 years ago 2
Yes, search for Wright's All Natural Hickory Seasoning Liquid Smoke on Amazon. It's really good stuff.
tdjtx 2 years ago
I guess i will just stick with some Jack Links. I will probably end up messing this up.
Matthewmullins212 2 years ago
lazzy prick
HOWDIDMYCOCKGETSOBIG 2 years ago
Great video, thanks for sharing!
HomesteadAcres 2 years ago
those look a little burnt
MohoFlaggins 2 years ago
great video!
muffemod 2 years ago
very informative, thanks!
skiweeds 2 years ago
have you ever used lean hamburger for jerky? I'm looking for a way to make economical jerky.
rhadiem 2 years ago
@rhadiem can you shut up? , sheesh -_-"
littleox3 2 years ago
you can use ground beef, I've seen some pretty interesting recipes on youtube. Making your own jerky whether using ground or strips of beef is much more economical than buying pre-made. I don't think you will save all that much by using ground.
tdjtx 2 years ago
I like deer jerky better but this looks good
Biznass420 2 years ago
you did a nice presentation.
i like the bass in the back ground!!!! lol
zantam1 2 years ago
If you air sealed this Jerky and stored it how long will it be ok before you have to eat it ?
jonnyfivem1 2 years ago
last 2 or 3 months? oh oh no ... wouldn't last 10 mins around me hahahaha .. good vid btw
SupaNami 2 years ago 19
@SupaNami Aint that right \m/
BLUEtrafficLIGHT 1 year ago
"...If you go too long it would be hard as a rock."
That's what she said
iiNFaMoUzZ1 2 years ago 32
ba dum ch-
UsernameRogen1978 2 years ago
hah!
darkravensmyth 2 years ago
what happens if you go to long, like does it over cook or something?
Koolaiddewz 2 years ago
Your not actually cooking it, you are dehydrating the meat. I guess if you go to long it would be hard as a rock. Some dehydrators have timers, mine doesn't.
tdjtx 2 years ago
Didn't Alton Brown also say that using dehydrators was bad for jerky as it cooked the jerky long before drying it out?
Inuyasha82 2 years ago
@Inuyasha82 its probably best to lower the temp to around 115* or so, and just go for longer
kawana87 1 year ago
The thing is, Alton Brown himself that all commercial dehydrators were bad for making jerky. That's why on his show he illustrated his point by making the jerky via a box fan and cellulose air filters.
Inuyasha82 1 year ago
it depends on the marinate. but it will lose all moisture. and once its dry and cant get dryer.. so it may get harder. but if you have a good marinate with a lot of honey or sugar, which tends to keep the meat softer and flexible, then you should be okay regardless
alikokos 2 years ago
is it okay to use sugar???
alikokos 2 years ago
You probably could but I don't know the amount to use. This recipe called for honey.
tdjtx 2 years ago
I put two table spoon for 2lbs of strips..After it dried, i noticed they jerky was soft and had a nice bendy texture. It was also relatively easy to chew.
alikokos 2 years ago
Lots of great tips in this video. Thanks for posting.
EconoChallenge 2 years ago
i never use hickory smoke i sub in canadian wiskey
charlieboydean 2 years ago
remember to spray the trays with cooking oil lightly to keep the staining from the trays.
mouse1701 2 years ago
Thanks for this tip. I will try that before my next batch.
EconoChallenge 2 years ago
if you cut it against the grain, you get the softest jerky, but it may or may not fall apart.. to counter this, cut it slightly diagonally
jonnycapone1 2 years ago
I agree. I cut against the grain for the same reason. Also a great tip.
EconoChallenge 2 years ago
I hope this isn't a silly question but the jerky doesn't need to be refrigerated right? Since the water is removed from the meat is that why it won't spoil without refrigeration?
kosai19 2 years ago
No, if you dehydrate it long enough it doesn't need to be refrigerated.
NiTeHaWk4787 2 years ago
thats the good type of beef jerky
ryan215553 2 years ago
good vid i want some beef jerky lol
BLUEtrafficLIGHT 2 years ago
Just a question -- why cut it with the grain? Thanks!
mantis707 2 years ago
cutting with the grain keeps it chewy! not crumbly.
jsunrise 2 years ago
I cut mine across the grain and I like it a lot more.
NiTeHaWk4787 2 years ago
it wont tear as easy
EdHardyKid15 2 years ago
great video very informatonal
mceltic16 2 years ago
Hey thanks for taking the time to make this video man, it really helped me. Cant wait to get started!
frexayork 2 years ago
do you HAVE to use a dehydrator? because i've seen other videos and they use a normal oven. can anyone help?
beefless 2 years ago
you could use an a low set oven, say 250 degrees, it would just take a lot longer. Alton Brown actually used two pleated air filters, a fan, and a couple of bungee cords for his dehydrator.
tdjtx 2 years ago
i use my oven. leave it open a bit, put it on 170, and let it stand for 6 hours while the beef is on the oven rack. works perfectly. just make sure to lay out some tin foil on the bottom of the oven, see my jerky video for more explanation if needed.
joesixpac 2 years ago
thats it
i'm buying a dehydrator
shadowsofdream 2 years ago 5
That's so awesome.... I need a dehydrator!
fortlansing 3 years ago
I just made 3 lbs of Cajun style jerky today. Smoky, sweet and spicy to the taste. Enjoying the video as I enjoy my jerky.
golf7272 3 years ago
Is it unwise to try to dry the meat on a string in your garage? Like hang the pieces on to the string. I dont have a dehydrator!!!
CelticReject 3 years ago
it would take a long time for sure, not to mention exposing it to insects and dust. you would have better luck hanging it in your oven on low heat.
tdjtx 3 years ago
Drying it in the garage would not be a good idea. My friend's dad always dried sausages and other meats in his basement. Not sure about a bug problem, but the temperature and humidity is a lot more constant in your basement more than likely.
NiTeHaWk4787 3 years ago
that jerky looks awesome.
hwangson 3 years ago
i made this recipe but in the recipe i added a shot of jack daniels....outstanding!
NOTaREDsoxFAN 3 years ago
jack links is really good but i beat you homemade kind is much better
HatesYourPants 3 years ago