jerky question

jaycoje

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• Aug 27, 2009

• #1

Bought some Jerky cure from Bass Pro today and was wondering what is the best cut of beef for making Jerky. Thanks.

Jason.

 

forluvofsmoke

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• Aug 27, 2009

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There's not really a best...I just use a cheap cut like chuck...do a bit of trimming and slice away. Anything you have around will do.

Eric

 

kurtsara

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• Aug 27, 2009

• #3

We just did some and used eye of round and it is very lean and turned out great

 

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• Aug 27, 2009

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I use any cheap Lean meat, londen broil when on sale-u don't want to use a meat that has fat running through it-and is best to try and trim any fat out-it will ransid on u. good luck.

 

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• Aug 27, 2009

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I would second that, not much trim work involved.

 

jaycoje

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Tybee island, GA. for now

• Aug 27, 2009

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Thanks for all the replies. I guess there is no need to be that specific making Jerky. I will go to the local Publix to see what they have on sale. I will try to make some this weekend thanks again.
Jason.

 

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• Aug 27, 2009

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I hope the best seasoning for jerky is the one you just bought. But there are alot out there you just have to start tring them and fine one. I don't have a clue but I'm sure there will be someone here soon.

 

jaycoje

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• Aug 28, 2009

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I found some nice looking London Broil on sale today for my first Jerky. Got some fishing to do tomorrow, smoking pork butt Saturday and Jerky Sunday. I will post a new Jerky thread on Sunday with my results. Thanks for the help!
Jason.

 

dieseldan723

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• Sep 19, 2009

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Just picked up some tonight at Costco. Pretty inexpensive and makes great meat for jerky!

 

blzafour

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• Sep 19, 2009

• #10

I use eye of round. It doesn't have alot of fat that needs to be trimmed off! Hang the Jerky by toothpicks and you can get alot more in the smoker.
Blza