doubleA Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 There was a post earlier about what folks did with their turkey(s) after getting one. Just a follow up here and a suggestion to those that have not tried this. It's a little time consuming but well worth the effort. I take the semi-frozen breast and slice/cut it into appx 1/4 inch pieces I then season it with simple spices. I use Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Crushed Cayene Pepper and Cure. I then place in in a plastic container and refrigerate for 24 hours or so. This gives it time for the spices and cure to thoroughly permeate the meat. The next step is to place it on drying sheets, the ones I use are plastic and have a 3/8" grid and work well with jerky. Make sure that none of the pieces touch each other this helps with the air and smoke to be able to pass through . I then place the sheets on racks in my smoke house which is a simple 8x8x7 ft steel room with a walk in door, fire box in the concrete floor and vents used to control air/smoke. Then in this case, apply smoke with mesquite and oak. The amount of time needed depends on the ambient humidity and tempeture. Most of the time I'll give in 8-10 hours with the temp never going over 180 degrees.I'll check several times for dryness and remove it when I think it's done. With jerky you just want to remove the water/moisture from the muscle and not cook it. * Note*Cure is a very key ingregient in making this as it wards off botulisim bacteria and spoiling of the meat. Cure is simply sodium nitrite applied to salt as a carrier and used in very small amounts. I just finished putting this batch in the smokehouse awhile ago and decided to make this post. we should have some sample by this afternoon:):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Very Nice!!!!!! I'll be there in a little bit:p:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 looks great. the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 looks good:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Camo_Girl* Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 hummmm you better not eat that, send it to me and I'll get rid of it for you..k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well, I can't say good or bad until..................... you send me some samples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I just pulled it out of the smokehouse. I was away from the house this afternoon an it turned out a bit drier than I like but it's edible:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Well, I can't say good or bad until..................... you send me some samples! Amen!!!! pm me for my address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Betcha if ya look hard enough behind that bar you can find something to help wash 'em down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I just pulled it out of the smokehouse. I was away from the house this afternoon an it turned out a bit drier than I like but it's edible:D Lookin good Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 O.K. Now I'm hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 mmm...yummy...what are the directions to your house...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 K. Kline 1140 Northland Dr apt12 Marquette, MI 49855 .....Just incase you want to send our some sampels... :robot: ....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archryhnt Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 This is such a great post! This seems to give a relevant idea with regards on the alternative thing that can be done on a buck meat, instead of leaving it behind after hunting activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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