2nd Time Making Jerky - Teriyaki

[MrFrost]

Decided to try my second attempt at jerky (and my second time using my MES40) and went with a teriyaki jerky this time. First time was 6lbs of 93/7 ground beef through my jerky pistol. This time it was 5lbs of flank steak. It marinated for 48 hours. Smoked it at 145 for 6 hours in 8 degree weather. Turned out great. My family loves it, which is rare because my wife is not big on jerky at all. I will definitely be using this recipe a lot in the future! Had several co-workers ask to buy some, but I want to keep this a "hobby" and not turn any profits.

All the ingredients:



Slicing the flank steak into 1/4'' slices:



Meat and marinade all bagged up and ready for 48 hours in the refrigerator. I flipped the bags after 24 hours:



Drying the slices before putting them into the smoker:



All loaded up:



Finished product:

 

[Rings Я Us]

Hats off to ya !

Nice looking big batch. :cool:
Point worthy effort indeed.

 

[MrFrost]

Thank you! Every time I go to the store to buy my meat, I say, "Ok, gonna to do a moderate size batch." And I end up at home with 5lbs, lol. But it's good, because it goes QUICK.

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks delicious!
All you need is a beer to go with it!
Al

 

[Hollywood1977]

Thank you! Every time I go to the store to buy my meat, I say, "Ok, gonna to do a moderate size batch." And I end up at home with 5lbs, lol. But it's good, because it goes QUICK.

What did you use for smoke if any? Looks amazing!

 

[MrFrost]

Way more hickory pellets in my Amaz-e-n tray than I needed, lol.

 

[SonnyE]

Looks great! And Welcome to Smoking Meat Forums, I'm new here myself, but a long time in a cloud of smoke.
If folks want to buy it, and you don't want to go there, how about doing a trade? Meat is costly, have them buy the meat, and you do a toll on it. Like one pound is yours, they get 4.
Or if it costs you more, do a 2 pound toll. They get some, and you get some for your efforts and supplies. ;) Win-Win.

How did you like using flank steak? My wife suggested I do that, but I haven't tried it yet. I'm pretty disappointed in my last purchase of roast. Too much marbling. I feed the scraps to the dog, slowly. But....
So I'm going to try a highly reputable butcher shop near me.
As long as his thumb isn't too heavy, I'll probably make him my supply.
(Don't worry, my little buddy will still get a taste. ;))

 

[MrFrost]

Looks great! And Welcome to Smoking Meat Forums, I'm new here myself, but a long time in a cloud of smoke.
If folks want to buy it, and you don't want to go there, how about doing a trade? Meat is costly, have them buy the meat, and you do a toll on it. Like one pound is yours, they get 4.
Or if it costs you more, do a 2 pound toll. They get some, and you get some for your efforts and supplies. ;) Win-Win.

How did you like using flank steak? My wife suggested I do that, but I haven't tried it yet. I'm pretty disappointed in my last purchase of roast. Too much marbling. I feed the scraps to the dog, slowly. But....
So I'm going to try a highly reputable butcher shop near me.
As long as his thumb isn't too heavy, I'll probably make him my supply.
(Don't worry, my little buddy will still get a taste. ;))

I was hesitant at first, but actually really enjoyed it! Very easy to work with and prepare and tasted great!

I’d use it again without question.