Beef Jerky

[CZ550Kevlar]

I`m looking for a new supplier of beef jerky, the supplier i used to use no longer exists so i`m looking for a new one, Does anyone know of any suppliers in Kent or failing that a supplier of cheap jerky nationwide that can deliver.

[henry d]

Try here..... http://www.martinsjerkedmeat.com/

[malkiserow]

Would I be right in thinking that well smoked very thin meat is kind of Jerky? well if you add some preserving spices?

 

If it is you could make a smoker from the other threads recently .... and make your own

Edited May 1, 2009 by malkiserow

[holly]

if you make your own jerky (as i do ) you use a dehydrator which slowly dries the meat

[KillerChef92]

HaHa that link sounded a bit suspicious for a minute.

But is it easy to get into making your own jerky?

[CZ550Kevlar]

That`s a very good question, any tips on equipment or a good place to source cheap equipment from etc and how easy is it to make it? i could eat jerky all day, i love it.

[bigred]

Asda £1 a pack

[bullet boy]

I love Beef Jerky.

[KillerChef92]

Id rather make my own jerky then buy ASDA's, cos of the amount of preservatives in theirs.

[holly]

That`s a very good question, any tips on equipment or a good place to source cheap equipment from etc and how easy is it to make it? i could eat jerky all day, i love it.

i bought a dehydrator for £40 new of ebay making jerkys easy i use rump steak cut into strips and then marinated over night in anything you like (i love teryaki with a t spoon of chilli powder in ) but you can use any sauce flavourings etc then place in dehydrator (i leave it in 12 hrs ) and hey presto theres your jerky not sure how long it keeps ive still been chewing a month later (with no side affects) just make sure theres no fat on the meat

[PaulABF]

If you've never made your own jerky you'll not know how easy or cheap it is. Basically buy some leanish beef, then put in freezer. After an hour or so when it's stiffish but not solid, slice thinly with the grain and put in a bowl with your marinade (remember google is your friend!) but it's basically worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder. A key ingredient for that authentic American style taste is Stubb's Mesquite Liquid Smoke (available for sale on internet) trust me it's essential for that authentic taste.

 

After marinading meat for 24 hours in fridge, scrape off majority of marinade then place meat over the grill bars in a very low oven - 60 or 70 degrees for a minimum of 8 hours. Meat should come out firm but not crispy. Can be stored for months in a sealed tupperware container. Works out about a fifth of the cost of bought jerky.

 

Google 'homemade beef jerky' and you'll get 1000's of recipes off the net. Enjoy.