Beef jerky for a friend

[jbellard]

Hey ya’ll!
Jerky meat went down $1 per lb so I got 4 lbs for $16. Not bad. I have a friend that loves my jerky so I’m making some today.
Looking good so far. It takes about 4-5 hrs. I like mine cut a bit thicker and don’t dry it out so much. Little different texture which I’ve found more people like better.

 

[motocrash]

Thick cut. Nice!

 

[Rings Я Us]

Dang, what kind of meat and seasonings?

 

[jbellard]

Eye of round,
I use a teriyaki based marinade and then put onion powder, garlic powder, soy, siracha, cayenne, black pepper and brown sugar.
Can’t wait to do some “quality control”. Will let it dry a bit and then he can come get it tonight. It’s best warm but usually doesn’t last too long.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Nice , yeah top round and eye of round are great. You didn't bother cutting it down much hey? Big slabs.. :D
I'm making some tonight with the top round we had for $2.99 lb.

 

[crazymoon]

JB, looking good !

 

[jbellard]

I like it thicker but it’s also easier to leave the pieces bigger to me and then once it’s done I can decide if I want to cut it into smaller pieces or not. Also easier so that I don’t have to turn 1,000 little pieces vs bigger ones. Try to be efficient

 

[jbellard]

Thanks crazymoon!
We are at soccer practice now but jerky was getting close to the time where I start looking at it. I’ll post some pics once it’s done.

 

[jbellard]

Here is the jerky done. It’s really more like thinly smoked steak and it’s oh so good when it’s warm right off the smoker. I’ll let it cool for a bit on the drying rack. Didn’t feel like getting the other one dirty so only using one. Then will cut some of the bigger pieces and put in a ziplock. My friend will get it tomorrow. Thanks for looking!

 

[SmokinAl]

That looks really good!
I've never had thick cut jerky before, I'm going to have to give it a try!
I make ground beef jerky cause I don't like chewing all day, but from what you say, the thicker pieces aren't as chewy.
Al

 

[jbellard]

Oh you totally should give it a try.
I love the dry jerky but it’s really hard to chew it forever.
This is moist, flavorful and chews easily.
I keep it in the fridge, don’t put any cure in it or anything and just eat in a week or so.
Made this batch sweet and spicy. Used brown sugar but then a lot of cayenne and some siracha.
Let us know how it goes when you make it.