Smoking beef jerky today

[PerkyForHerky]

Been saying I'd do this for a while, finally went for it.

Soaked in mixture of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, jalapenos peppers with some apple wood for the first hour. On hour 3 at the moment, getting closer to being done.

Tasted a piece or two, need to stop. Very tasty.. don't want to kill it before it's all done.

First pic soaking, second one before I turned it on, second was an hour in, third was three in.

@jasonrann

 

[artradley]

Unless you’re going to live on the prairie for a few months, with no access to refrigeration, why would you make jerky? I’m always curious about that.

 

[The Tradition]

Unless you’re going to live on the prairie for a few months, with no access to refrigeration, why would you make jerky? I’m always curious about that.

Because it's delicious?

 

[jasonrann]

Been saying I'd do this for a while, finally went for it.

Soaked in mixture of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, jalapenos peppers with some apple wood for the first hour. On hour 3 at the moment, getting closer to being done.

Tasted a piece or two, need to stop. Very tasty.. don't want to kill it before it's all done.

First pic soaking, second one before I turned it on, second was an hour in, third was three in.

@jasonrann

Dude, nice work! That sounds and looks delicious!

 

[3 and Out on D]

Unless you’re going to live on the prairie for a few months, with no access to refrigeration, why would you make jerky? I’m always curious about that.

Good jerky makes a great snack that is fun to eat.

 

[Oldkeokukchief1970]

Looks tasty..best beef jerky I've ever had came from elmwood Illinois meat locker just outside peoria..pricey but excellent

 

[artradley]

Because it's delicious?

Jerky? It’s an acceptable meal substitute when backpacking. I can’t imagine actually liking it.

 

[The Tradition]

Jerky? It’s an acceptable meal substitute when backpacking. I can’t imagine actually liking it.

It's a snack, dude. I enjoy it when driving for work.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

About time to come off. Crazy how much they've shrunk from the moisture loss.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

Unless you’re going to live on the prairie for a few months, with no access to refrigeration, why would you make jerky? I’m always curious about that.

Because the excitement from creating something so delicious is exhilarating. And because, apparently from the success of this first run, I can.

 

[The Tradition]

About time to come off. Crazy how much they've shrunk from the moisture loss.

What temp are you shooting for and how long is the smoke?

 

[PerkyForHerky]

What temp are you shooting for and how long is the smoke?

Going more for texture/feel, everything I had read estimated around 4 hours. I didn't dry them a ton but I went thin on the meat so it probably balances out a bit. Smoker is hitting ~150-175 fluctuations, been shooting for 165

 

[Urohawk]

Looks good and better than jerking off a smoker's beef.

 

[Urohawk]

It's a snack, dude. I enjoy it when driving for work.

I agree with Trad....and that only means the apocalypse is coming.

 

[StormHawk42]

Jerky? It’s an acceptable meal substitute when backpacking. I can’t imagine actually liking it.

You serious Clark? Real beef jerky is fuggin delicious.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

All done. Delicious, tender with a slight crack to it.

 

[buttnoles]

All done. Delicious, tender with a slight crack to it.

Frog leg jerky?

 

[cmanole]

I do the same basic thing but use a dehydrator. Turns out good.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

Frog leg jerky?

Bottom round. You hating on my quick slicing skills?

 

[jasonrann]

All done. Delicious, tender with a slight crack to it.

Are you accepting orders?

 

[DFSNOLE]

I do the same basic thing but use a dehydrator. Turns out good.

I've done venison jerky several times. I like to play around with the marinade.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

Are you accepting orders?

Trade for some of that spice you keep talking about.

 

[Pinehawk]

You bought bottom round and sliced it yourself? How’d you slice consistently? How thin?

Looks good.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

You bought bottom round and sliced it yourself? How’d you slice consistently? How thin?

Looks good.

Between 1/16-1/8", they vary slightly since hand cut. I put it in the freezer to solidify it a bit before cutting - kept the meat from moving around a ton like it would have if it were room temp.

Sliced in long chunks and soaked them as in the first pic, let them come up closer to room temp and then sliced in to strips length wise. Had to cut them up into varying lengths to fit in the smoker. This paragraph was probably optional - at this point, slice however you like and whatever would work for you. Absolutely recommend partially freezing the big block for the initial slicing, that's the most important part. Also, I went against the grain for a bit more tender chewing. That will depend on preference as well, you may prefer a chewier jerky so I'd go with the grain then.

And thank you

 

[jasonrann]

Trade for some of that spice you keep talking about.

Gladly! I will message you.

 

[jasonrann]

@PerkyForHerky , forgot to ask. Do you do this regularly? Your marinade and process sound dialed in.

 

[Derekd3408]

Jerky? It’s an acceptable meal substitute when backpacking. I can’t imagine actually liking it.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

@PerkyForHerky , forgot to ask. Do you do this regularly? Your marinade and process sound dialed in.

Thanks, appreciate it. Not often enough, of course. Done some butts in the past- I think you were in the initial ribs thread I did, always wanted to try some jerky.

Done a handful of smokes is all. The way this came out though, I look to do it a lot more in the future. I have a few things I'd improve upon which is encouraging as I'm very happy with how it went. And I was able to do a lot more than I expected when I first started - the pictures don't make it look near as packed as I had it before it started drying.

 

[Pinehawk]

How much round did you start with to end up with that much jerky?

 

[PerkyForHerky]

How much round did you start with to end up with that much jerky?

Around 2.6 pounds

 

[TailgateTom]

If you call Fareway (I’ve only contacted them, so no clue if anyone else does it) a few days in advance, they’ll slice a roast however thick you want, for free. I typically go with rump roast at 1/8” thick due to its higher fat content.

 

[TailgateTom]

I smoked 2 pork loins, a batch of Mac n cheese, and some cinnamon apples for desert today for supper. Everything turned out phenomenal.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

If you call Fareway (I’ve only contacted them, so no clue if anyone else does it) a few days in advance, they’ll slice a roast however thick you want, for free. I typically go with rump roast at 1/8” thick due to its higher fat content.

I tried fareway beforehand and they said they don't have a slicer there to do it. May have just been the fareway I called, also maybe being lazy.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

I smoked 2 pork loins, a batch of Mac n cheese, and some cinnamon apples for desert today for supper. Everything turned out phenomenal.

Why wasn't I invited?

 

[TailgateTom]

Why wasn't I invited?

Woulda given you a call but I had my family, my mother, mother-in-law and wife’s aunt over!

 

[TailgateTom]

I tried fareway beforehand and they said they don't have a slicer there to do it. May have just been the fareway I called, also maybe being lazy.

Not sure where you’re located but the East side Fareway in Iowa City and the one by Mormon Trek will do it. The Fareway in Washington will too.

 

[naturalmwa]

Unless you’re going to live on the prairie for a few months, with no access to refrigeration, why would you make jerky? I’m always curious about that.

I feel similarly about juicing. Just eat the fruit or veggie, don’t wast the fiber.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

About time to come off. Crazy how much they've shrunk from the moisture loss.

That’s not jerky mates. That is OP Mom’s sheepskin condom caddy. You all should already know this.

 

[artradley]

I feel similarly about juicing. Just eat the fruit or veggie, don’t wast the fiber.

That one is actually far worse.

 

[PerkyForHerky]

Woulda given you a call but I had my family, my mother, mother-in-law and wife’s aunt over!

Oh, I understand. Hard pass. Next time.