what cut of beef to use

[jakeseddon]

hi,
i was wandering if someone could tell me which cut of meat is the cheapest suitable for making jerky/biltong. My local butcher suggested i use a topside or silverside but at about £5 a pound its not the cheapest, i am new to this so im bound to mess it up, so using a cheaper cut would make the blow a bit easier to take. i hope someone can help.

 

[phreak]

this thread should help you

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=75642

 

[jjrokkett]

Good post phreak! It helped me understand as well!

 

[mulepackin]

Round and flank, both good cheap cuts for jerking.

 

[pops6927]

I'll second the motion and move we belly up to the bar and take a vote on it.. along with a pint or two..

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