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  1. newburydave

    How much liquid smoke for Jerky in a Dehydrator

    As I said, couldn't have done it without your help. dave
  2. newburydave

    Some help with using Cure, and recipe- Brand new in the dehydrating world

    Hey Urban; I appreciate the reply and the new recipe. It seems like all Jerky recipes have a few basic ingredients in common with other flavorants for personal tastes. As to my "research", I'm just passing along stuff I've found, mostly on SMF, from the more experienced folks. A couple, like...
  3. newburydave

    How much liquid smoke for Jerky in a Dehydrator

    Success!!!! I couldn't have done it without you guys and your advice. I pulled the smaller, thinner pieces out about 35 minutes ago. They were done according to the bend test. I have to say that they were the best tasting Jerky I've ever made. (Okay, Okay...1 out of 2); But it passed the acid...
  4. newburydave

    Some help with using Cure, and recipe- Brand new in the dehydrating world

    Hey UrbanPr. If you're concerned about adding the Curing Salts to your marinade, I think you don't need to worry. I was prowling around in some of the other threads looking for new recipes and found a discussion on Food Safety for Smoking and Curing. It's posted right after Jeff's welcome to...
  5. newburydave

    How much liquid smoke for Jerky in a Dehydrator

    Okay, I had an unintentional schedule change. The meat is still in the brine/marinade, it'll be marinating for @18 hours before I can load it into the dehydrator. Glad I didn't overdo the spices and flavorings. So after breakfast I'll be loading the meat into the dehydrator. This is probably...
  6. newburydave

    The Final Word on Food Safety

    Glad to see SMF takes the high road on Food Safety. I got this impression but it's good to have it so clearly stated, and backed up with operating policy. I'm a forum owner and moderator myself, Jeff,  and appreciate the benefit that you're giving us here. I also know a bit about the effort...
  7. newburydave

    How much liquid smoke for Jerky in a Dehydrator

    Many thanks to Arkage82 and DaveOmak; I started processing my batch of Jerky this morning. I used a slight mod to "Doc's Best Beef Jerky" recipe that arkage82 recomended; augmented by DaveO's advice to taste my marinade and go easy on the Liquid Smoke. My wife says to try new recipes as...
  8. newburydave

    How much liquid smoke for Jerky in a Dehydrator

    Thanks for the replies, and your recipes. I thought large amounts of liquid smoke would overpower the beef and spices. My friends were making jerky in 5 lb lots, more as survival food for campaigning (he does a lot of pioneering missionary construction in hostile environments). Would liquid...
  9. newburydave

    How much liquid smoke for Jerky in a Dehydrator

    I tend to overdo seasonings when I cook. I just bought a Nesco dehydrator (model FD-61) and I'm trying to get some whole muscle jerky recipe's down. My first attempt with a prepackaged, wet teryacki marinade (doctored up with some liquid smoke and vinegar) was ...eh.  Okay to eat but not what...
  10. newburydave

    Some help with using Cure, and recipe- Brand new in the dehydrating world

    The Folks at HiCountry recommend using cure for all types of meat. FDA regs. for commercial product I guess. Shelf life and all that. Seems that we home smokers/driers have different takes on it. That said, personally if I'm going to store it for "a while" I'm gonna' use cure. Nitrites "MAY"...
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  12. newburydave

    Hello Forum and staff

    Newburydave here, I'm new to the whole smoking / drying meat thing and your forum popped up in a Bing search. I'm old guy, retired from industry, still keeping my hand in as a Freelance Writer / Ghostwriter. I'm writing this from our place in Lake County, Florida; but our home of many years is...
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