AJ Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 1. Do you prefer whole muscle sliced thin or ground meat jerky? After having it both ways, I prefer ground jerky. It seems to have a better flavor and is much easier to eat. 2. Do you use an oven, dehydrator, or smoker for your jerky? I have used the dehydrator method, but I prefer the oven. My next batch will be done in the smoker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky I've never tried making jerky with ground meat, but after reading your post I may give it a try. I prefer the jerky I make in my smoker, I think it has a better aroma and flavor, but more times than not I'll make it in my dehydrator simply because it's a much simpler process. Either way it doesn't last to long once we start eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky AJ, I prefer to thin slice the whole muscle, I like the fiberous texture it has vs. a non-viberous texture when you grind it...but hey when comes to Jerky it's all to his/her own I don't really think there's a right or wrong way to prepare it as far as slicing or grinding it... I use a American Harveter 10 tray dehydrator, with an adjustable thermoastat. But would really love to try a smoker I hear it's the best..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky I make ground jerky. The kids like it better and I do as well. It seems to be easier for them to chew. I use a dehydrator currently, but plan to get a better smoker most likely a bradley smoker eventually and will probably use it when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest huntinsanobsession Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky i have never made it i was planning to if i got a deer this season but oo well theres always next year but when it comes to jerky jerky is jerky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky I haven't made ANY jerky yet but would love to try. I've collected a few recipes and ideas so I guess I need to get busy. I'll let you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky I USE WHOLE MUSCLE AND A DEHYDRATOR.I DON'T HAVE A GRINDER OR A SMOKER YET,AND IT IS PRETTY SIMPLE TO MAKE THIS WAY.PRETTY TASTY TOO.MAYBEE I'LL GET A SMOKER FOR MY BIRTHDAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasksheds Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky I take a roast & run it through my slicer nice & thin.Marinate it over night & smoke it.MMMMMM I have tried grond jerky but to me thats like eating smoked hamburger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky Ground meat for me....I hate trying to swallow a chewed-up chunk, only to find out it is still attached by that strigy stuff, then you have to regurgitate, all that good stuff. I use a dehydrator. Only have to dehydrate for around 12 OR LESS. Just put it in and forget about it! Wish I had a smoker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Re: Venison Jerky I prefer the whole muscle jerky. You get more flavor out of a piece of the thick stuff. Sure, you have to chew some it for half an hour....but what flavor!! I use a dehydrator for my personal jerky. Put it on at night, and wake up the next morning to a jerky breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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