Habaneros Blueberry & Choke Cherry Jerky

[KBFlyer]

I took the base recipe from this guy:

The Ultimate Beef Jerky Recipe

The best homemade beef jerky recipe made with Habanero Peppers is bound for greatness! The spicy kick of the peppers and the saltiness of the Sea Salt really makes this the top jerky recipe ever! | Jerkyholic

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I did not have Habaneros so I use Jalapenos
I added blueberries and choke cherries to the mix. Adds sweetness.
Instead of water I used soy sauce
Smoked in my bradley smoker and tube smoker @120F for 8 hours
Nice mild flavor. Not to spicy so far. At least I have not found a piece to spicy.
I have a smaller batch still in the fridge that I will be doing in the dehydrator tomorrow.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks good! And you're right... must be jerky time!

Ryan

 

[KBFlyer]

This sat out in the bowl over night on the counter. After breakfast I tried a few pieces. Seems I pulled them from the smoker at the right time as they bend but crack but not break apart. They have a nice chew to them. Eye of round cut with the grain and then dropped through my jerky cutter.
The spice level is perfect. Noticeable but not over powering.
I have the rest in the dehydrator now. Those I added some liquid smoke. Not a fan of it but sometimes you have to bend the rules.

 

[Brokenhandle]

This sat out in the bowl over night on the counter. After breakfast I tried a few pieces. Seems I pulled them from the smoker at the right time as they bend but crack but not break apart. They have a nice chew to them. Eye of round cut with the grain and then dropped through my jerky cutter.
The spice level is perfect. Noticeable but not over powering.
I have the rest in the dehydrator now. Those I added some liquid smoke. Not a fan of it but sometimes you have to bend the rules. View attachment 673928

And then eat the evidence!

Ryan

 

[KBFlyer]

I had some that were done and others that need a little extra time. So I tried the dehydrated ones and they are hotter then the smoker ones. Could be they sat in the mix a extra day. I was actually surprised at the smoke favor. Pretty close to my smoker jerky. Guess I added the right amount. Anyways they will not last long as the kid will take them to work with him. Now on to my next project "ABT's"

 

[jcam222]

Looks great and sounds unique for sure.

 

[JLeonard]

Looks and sounds good.

Jim