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  1. mnola917

    Tried making jerky and failed

    So, I rubbed down my sliced and trimmed top round jerky and let it marinate overnight. I smoked it for 6 hours, the first 3 were with smoke. I pulled it from the smoker and tried a piece. Boy oh Boy was it horrid. It takes a lot for me to say I messed up, but I reallly messed this one up. I...
  2. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    thanks dave! So, am I in danger of getting sick if I eat this stuff without a proper cure?
  3. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    can someone please explain the 170 thing to me? I'd like more of an explanation than "not"
  4. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    why above 170? The salt should do the trick if its marinating for 24 hrs.
  5. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    I can't find tender quick anywhere, so I just used a salt/sugar mixture, I'll ordersome for next time though
  6. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    I want to use one of my dry rubs plus teriyaki, should I rub down first and put in a bag with teriyaki or should I just mix it all together
  7. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    I want to use one of my dry rubs plus teriyaki, should I rub down first and put in a bag with teriyaki or should I just mix it all together
  8. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    Ritek's book?
  9. mnola917

    I want to make beef jerky

    How thick should I cut the top round and how do I know it's done?
  10. mnola917

    How to Cook Meat and build a smoker

    Hey, welcome to SMF! When it comes down to building a smoker I have some advice because I just made a trash can smoker. Overall it cost me $100 to make, and a lot of time and playing around with different heat sources to get it just right. Although I love using it, and it works great I would...
  11. mnola917

    Noob from Lewisville, TX

    hey welcome to SMF, and when it comes down to convincing the better half I have always found it is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
  12. mnola917

    Awesome Beer Bread Recipe

    Sounds like a plan! Im gonna try it tomorrow afternoon maybe! I'd be careful though, the yeast in the beer could really make it expand in lower temps.
  13. mnola917

    First Brisket W/ QView

    has anyone ever realized that its hard to determine the grain when there is a nice bark on the meat? I had a little trouble seeing it, to be honest I still dont know if I cut it right.
  14. mnola917

    new kingsford

    I saw this stuff today when i went to pick up charcoal, it was cheaper so in my eyes that meant not as good. Maybe next time ill give it a shot
  15. mnola917

    Awesome Beer Bread Recipe

    So this is a really simple recipe for beer bread. 3 cups AP flour-sifted (this is really important for a light, fluffy bread) 3 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 12 oz bottle of beer (sam adams boston lager works great) 1/2 cup melted butter Mix all the ingredients except for the butter and...
  16. mnola917

    Seared Chuck Roast For My Butcher

    ive noticde you sear a lot of your meats, why do you do this?
  17. mnola917

    new guy !

    hey, welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy your beginnings to smoking as much as I have.
  18. mnola917

    New Member - Old Smoker

    welcome to the forum, I hope you find all your smoking needs and more
  19. mnola917

    First Brisket W/ QView

    thanks, ill be sure to do that for next time
  20. mnola917

    A Monday Brisket Smoke, q-view

    looks awesome! I did a brisket today too and it took a lot longer than expected, it took a while to pass 140*
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