Dehydrating with The_blue - Easy beef Jerky

GravyMonster · 15 Jan 2009 at 17:05

Mmmmmmm jerky

*subscribes*

I love the stuff it's just a shame that the packets in Tesco seem to get smaller while the prices get higher

Cosimo · 15 Jan 2009 at 17:08

That has made me so hungry.

kempythe2nd · 15 Jan 2009 at 17:09

This thread has made me go and buy biltong, which btw is far better than jerky

krooton · 15 Jan 2009 at 17:11

kempythe2nd said:
This thread has made me go and buy biltong, which btw is far better than jerky

This man knows!

Thankfully there are loads of saffa shops in London, but I tend to do most of my buying on EBay of all places, lol

Bes · 15 Jan 2009 at 17:50

Ah one of the few things I miss since leaving Jo'Burg

Killa_ken · 15 Jan 2009 at 17:59

I'd rather suck a fat one than eat beef jerky. It's disgusting.

platinum87 · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:01

im going to actually do this, i love beef jerky, there is no better snack

Tefal · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:02

platinum87 said:
im going to actually do this, i love beef jerky, there is no better snack

people jerky tastes far nicer.

Can you do this with pork/pig?

Glaucus · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:06

Tefal said:
people jerky tastes far nicer.

Can you do this with pork/pig?

you can do it with any meat. but it's not particularly wise with pork. Far higher chance of worms and illnesses with pork.

robgmun · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:06

KaneStatton said:
This only comes second to the bacon thread,
theres going to be a lot of overweight overclockers this year

Not really as jerky is very low in fat and high in protein, really good as part of a deit and going to the gym. you body will love you for it

MoNkeE · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:08

Killa_ken said:
I'd rather suck a fat one than eat beef jerky.

I doubt there's many people here surprised by that statement.

The_blue · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:42

krooton said:
I think you'll find he makes biltong, jerky's far superior cousin

Old Thread alert!

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17843120&highlight=biltong

That load turned out a bit salty. Easily altered for next time though.

caff · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:47

I've never tried beef jerky, but I'm a big fan of salty meats like chorizo with beer, so I'll probably give this a go.

In fact drinking a beer right now and you're making me hungry.

How important is the meat cut, 'cos some joints are quite marbled, others less so.

Tom0 · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:49

Want to try jerky, may try and make my own using this thread

Thanks for sharing.

The_blue · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:53

caff said:
How important is the meat cut, 'cos some joints are quite marbled, others less so.

Erm... Its not such an issue with marbled meats. If you off to asda etc try one of the vac packed roasting joints. The point to be made is that you don't want to waste money on tender cuts as the chewyness is part of the eating.

The butchers shop is always going to be the best option.

The_blue · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:55

Brainstorm!!!!

Try braising steak packs!!!

Nothing stopping you cutting them up or even bashing them out thin.

caff · 15 Jan 2009 at 18:59

The_blue said:
Brainstorm!!!!

Try braising steak packs!!! Nothing stopping you cutting them up or even bashing them out thin.

Yeah they're comparable in price to a full joint. That might be easier way of making them - put inbetween some cling film and batter them with a rolling pin.

Glaucus · 15 Jan 2009 at 19:12

Darn this thread to much cooking to do and not enough space or equipment. can't wait till I can afford a house and get a proper size kitchen and a garden.

Cybermyk · 15 Jan 2009 at 19:20

I used to make this out of turkey as well as beef. I'd use the oven on it's lowest setting with the door propped open to dry it out. Not made it in a while mind

gareth.e · 15 Jan 2009 at 21:31

Killa_ken said:
I'd rather suck a fat one than eat beef jerky. It's disgusting.

Strong Homo.