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deer jerky
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09/19/19 02:42 PM
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daniel1381
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about 20 years ago I got some jerky made and im guessing they hung up chunks of meat with string and smoked it... anyway it was amazing...im trying to find out if anyone smokes meat like that on here and what type of smoker do you use? thanks for any help!!
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 04:44 PM
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I use a smokehouse (built home made cold smoker).
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 05:20 PM
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any pics ? have you tried jerky?
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 05:43 PM
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I don’t have any pics handy, but yes works great for jerky. I keep the temp around 170-175.
You can also buy an electric Masterbuilt smoker, or can just use your oven.
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 05:47 PM
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do you use a propane burner and wood or just straight wood?
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 05:54 PM
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Mine is fancy, actually uses two stove top elements (burners) for heat and have a temperature control unit that runs it. I have a Bradley cold smoke generator that attaches to it with a dryer hose for smoke. The smoke generator uses wood biscuits.
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 09:52 PM
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I have seen small smoker made out of old cast iron refrigerator before. Did a vent at top and piped in inlet with a smoker box next to it.
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Re: deer jerky
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09/19/19 11:51 PM
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I have a couple of electric smokers from academy. That’s the only way to go. Set it and forget it. Two trays of hickory chips is plenty of smoke. At one time I had 5 cheap electric aluminum smokers. I quit deer hunting when I lived in east Tx for a few years and can’t even remember when I sold them. Here’s my recipe. I soak as much meat as I can cover in a plastic container for at least a day in the fridge. Dry the meat with paper towels and thoroughly pepper before smoking. Put as much in the smoker as you can without the pieces touching on the racks. Thin strips are the best. I make the entire first deer of the season into jerky, except for the back straps. It’s gone in a hurry. It’s a lot of work and I don’t give any away except to the buddy that lets me hunt for free.
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Re: deer jerky
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09/20/19 11:34 AM
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I have a couple of electric smokers from academy. That’s the only way to go. Set it and forget it. Two trays of hickory chips is plenty of smoke. At one time I had 5 cheap electric aluminum smokers. I quit deer hunting when I lived in east Tx for a few years and can’t even remember when I sold them. Here’s my recipe. I soak as much meat as I can cover in a plastic container for at least a day in the fridge. Dry the meat with paper towels and thoroughly pepper before smoking. Put as much in the smoker as you can without the pieces touching on the racks. Thin strips are the best. I make the entire first deer of the season into jerky, except for the back straps. It’s gone in a hurry. It’s a lot of work and I don’t give any away except to the buddy that lets me hunt for free. Thank I’ll definitely try it. Which brand smoker you use from academy
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Re: deer jerky
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09/20/19 09:38 PM
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I use a Master Built electric smoker with the cold smoke attachment so most of the heat source is outside.
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Re: deer jerky
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09/23/19 07:06 PM
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"From my cold dead hands"
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Re: deer jerky
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10/02/19 11:42 PM
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How about someone telling how to make jerky in the oven. Thanks!
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Re: deer jerky
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10/03/19 04:26 AM
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When I is it set oven to lowest and I left the door open about 4 in. Came out fine
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Re: deer jerky
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10/03/19 03:53 PM
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How about someone telling how to make jerky in the oven. Thanks! 1 lb boneless venison 4-5 TBS soy sauce (or teriyaki sauce) 3-4 TBS Worcestershire sauce 1-2 TBS liquid smoke (I prefer mesquite) 1/2 tsp black pepper (medium grind) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt optional can add in 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper if you prefer hotter. slice meat in long strips about 1/8 inch thick, dump all spices and sauces into a gallon zip-lock bag, mix well, put meat in bag and seal while squeezing as much air out as possible. refrigerate overnight. Knead bag occasionally to evenly distribute marinade over the meat. preheat oven to 160 degrees, place cookie sheet on bottom rack and place meat strips on middle and/or upper rack so that they don't touch one another. cook (actually dehydrate) for 6-8 hours with oven door ajar to allow moisture to escape. using the oven racks makes for much more difficult clean up in my opinion, so I have used a rack that fits into the cookie sheet instead.
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Re: deer jerky
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10/03/19 04:09 PM
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PMK, thanks for your instructions, going to give it a try.
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Re: deer jerky
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10/03/19 04:23 PM
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you can play around with the spices and liquids for different flavor profiles. The above is just a basic one we've used for general type jerky.
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Re: deer jerky
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10/06/19 09:20 PM
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Didn't see it mentioned, but I like using the "top round" (inside of ham) for jerky because it's not too tough and I like saving other prime cuts for different meals.
Also fresh pineapple juice is a great tenderizer, but don't marinate too long or the meat will have a strange texture. The enzymes in the pineapple do a great job of breaking down the muscle proteins so 15 to 20 minutes or so is all it takes. I've seen pineapple extract or similar as an ingredient in big brand jerky off the shelf as well.
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