Beef jerky in a dehydrator - how to cure

[Cummy]

About to give some beef jerky a go. How do you cure and what's your best recipie?

 

[QldKev]

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/71586-biltong-drying-box/

 

[Seaquebrew]

Buy corned silverside, it is already cured. Partially freeze to make slicing easy.

Marinade sliced meat in your choice of flavours for 24hrs, then season with a mix of chilli powder, smoked paprika, cummin and cayenne pepper before putting in the dehydrator

Cheers

 

[tugger]

70% brown sugar 30% salt.
Cover and rub into all the meat and leave in the fridge for 3 hours.
Wash off all the salt and sugar.
Put in a bowl and add your flavours.
A jar of honey soy marinade works well.
Marinate for 4 hours and chuck it in the dehydrator.

 

[TwoCrows]

Sambar Deer is tasty with coriander and or chilli, venison has little to none interior marbling. Also use Top side and make sure there is little to no fat.

Similar dryer as QldKev , but I hang the meat with stainless steel hooks on dowel rails.


What ever spice mix you decide on using... Add 1/2 teaspoon BiCarb of soda to prevent mould.

 

[Snowdog]

I've had good results with this recipe. It is a bit of work, but comes out nicely.

Jerky

Here it goes for your enjoyment.....

First, the meat. Any good beef or venison cut will work, but if you want a lower fat beef jerky use about a kilo (2 pounds) of brisket or flank steak.

Mix together these ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or your preferred brand)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon season salt

Cut the meat into 1/4 inch strips and marinate a minimum of one day in the mixture.
Shake out excess from the strips and string them out on cake racks or oven racks and cook for 5-6 hours at 175 degrees (F).
Remove from the oven and blot with paper towels and let cool.