Talk to me about beef jerky

dirtychinchilla · 11 Jan 2019 at 10:27

I'm on a diet at the moment, of course. Beef jerky is a great snack, but the stuff I got from Test, Jack Link's, is horrible. It's almost synthetic.

What's the best in your experience? Ideally I'm looking for something tasty, I can buy in portioned packets, and that's not as dry as the Sahara.

Sui · 11 Jan 2019 at 10:33

https://www.biltong.co.uk/

I work next to these guys, they're pretty popular.

The jerky they do is very tough, but I've no idea if that's how it's meant to be.

The biltong is lovely though, and the 'Chilli Bites'.

dirtychinchilla · 11 Jan 2019 at 13:43

Thanks very much for the tip. I'll check them out.

I think there's an element here of the crap ones being low calorie!

Sui · 11 Jan 2019 at 14:03

Send me a trust if postage charges are too high and only wanted to try one packet before a larger order, I'm happy to pop across and stick it in the post.

dirtychinchilla · 11 Jan 2019 at 16:28

Cheers for the offer! I'll have a look around and a think

BUDFORCE · 11 Jan 2019 at 22:05

If you are thinking of regularly snacking on this long term (I mean why not, its not the worst thing you can eat) then consider buying a food dehyrator and making it yourself?

Save a ton of money in the long run and probably have a better prodeuct with a little practise.

Reppyboyo · 12 Jan 2019 at 00:02

Its pretty easy to make your own in the oven tbh.

SoliD · 12 Jan 2019 at 08:27

BUDFORCE said:
If you are thinking of regularly snacking on this long term (I mean why not, its not the worst thing you can eat) then consider buying a food dehyrator and making it yourself?

Save a ton of money in the long run and probably have a better prodeuct with a little practise.

Was just about to suggest this, if you're going to be eating lots regularly then make it yourself!

seabiscuit · 12 Jan 2019 at 09:37

Yep @The_blue did a brilliant post about making it a few years ago which is here...
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/dehydrating-with-the_blue-easy-beef-jerky.17964932/

dirtychinchilla · 12 Jan 2019 at 09:41

Wow that guide is awesome. I didn’t think it would be anywhere near that easy! I’ll definitely be making some, cheers.

robj20 · 15 Jan 2019 at 09:14

I used to make my own in a cardboard box with a bulb in the bottom for heat hanging the meat on paperclips.

PlacidCasual · 15 Jan 2019 at 10:18

I've made it in the past with silver side and it turned out pretty good. The secret is all in the marinade, whilst both of mine were edible one was distinctly better than the other. You can probably buy a dehydrator cheaply second hand as it's quite a faddish purchase and someone is likely to be getting rid.

krooton · 15 Jan 2019 at 14:20

Biltong >>>>>> Jerky

https://www.huntersbiltong.co.uk/ are the best in the UK (I say this as a qualified Saffa).

FTM · 24 Jul 2019 at 10:47

thread resurrection

I have decided I much prefer biltong to jerky, the texture is much better

I love having a bag with me when I am out walking or fishing as a snack

is the above recommendation still worth it or has anyone got any favourites worth trying?

krooton · 24 Jul 2019 at 11:35

Still Hunters all day errday!

ttaskmaster · 24 Jul 2019 at 12:24

Regy53 · 28 Jul 2019 at 10:51

My Neighbour and a house we nearly bought is the Owner of Wild west jerky, when i viewed his house he had the stuff everywhere

Anyhow my recomendation is
https://bensbiltong.com/

I have had his stuff at every food fair i attend, its lovely and not to expensive for the QTY