BeeR Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Kroeger. (grocery store chain for those who don't know) ie basically the cheaper "no frills" option. Last thing I would've expected, but I learned a long time ago that cost and quality don't necessarily go together. Agree/not? I expect there are more than a few beef jerky connoisseurs (sp) out there - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Robertson's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Row Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) Me +1 Venison is better than beef for jerky. Edited October 18, 2008 by Front Row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) Me I am not disputing this. I just want to sample some before making a decision. Edited October 18, 2008 by The Holy Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The best I have ever had I got at REI. http://www.rei.com/product/753083 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Wild Bills is pretty good. Kroeger left the Pittsburgh area about 35 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Best I ever made was out of elk. Pretty simple. Just used the Daddy Hinkles as per the instructions for about 10 minutes and popped in the dehydrator. Came out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Wild Bills is pretty good. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I don't think you can compare decent homemade stuff with any commercial products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 there's one I get at the Farmer's Market...Amish made that's the best I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Previous employee (retired after 46 years on the job) made jerky with the entire deer, not just the scraps like my BIL's do. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know who has the best beef jerky TV commercials messin-with-sasquatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Previous employee (retired after 46 years on the job) made jerky with the entire deer, not just the scraps like my BIL's do. Awesome. Good call. Jerky made from good cuts of meat are that much better. My buddy's boy is going to kill a deer tonight and the whole thing is going on the smoker for jerky this weekend. :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I had some pretty exotic jerky over the summer - elk, bison, kangaroo, wild boar, alligator, ostrich, and yak. The ostrich was a little mushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrip Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I had some pretty exotic jerky over the summer - elk, bison, kangaroo, wild boar, alligator, ostrich, and yak. The ostrich was a little mushy. I find that the best beef jerky available is made by small regional/local places because that's the closest you can get to homemade without having to actually make it yourself. I suggest heading to stores that sell local foods, or a farmers market to get the best jerky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I don't think you can compare decent homemade stuff with any commercial products. recipes for the smoker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missoula Griz Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Best I ever made was out of elk. Pretty simple. Just used the Daddy Hinkles as per the instructions for about 10 minutes and popped in the dehydrator. Came out perfect. I cant agree more with you. Love mes some elk jerky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 recipes for the smoker? Gads, just about anything. Marinate strips of your favorite meat for 24 hours or so and put in the smoker over very low heat - I try to stick around 140o. I usually use oak and/or hickory for jerky, but you could play with other woods too. Marinades can include any of the following and more: Teriyaki sauce Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce onion powder garlic power various peppers - chunky cracked black pepper with Worcestershire and garlic is a favorite of mine brown sugar ginger pineapple juice hot sauce - I love to marinate jerky meat in this stuff and just throw on the smoker - smokin' hot killer jerky Pick some favorites and try it - you'll find a great combo soon enough. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Gads, just about anything. Marinate strips of your favorite meat for 24 hours or so and put in the smoker over very low heat - I try to stick around 140o. I usually use oak and/or hickory for jerky, but you could play with other woods too. Marinades can include any of the following and more: Teriyaki sauce Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce onion powder garlic power various peppers - chunky cracked black pepper with Worcestershire and garlic is a favorite of mine brown sugar ginger pineapple juice hot sauce - I love to marinate jerky meat in this stuff and just throw on the smoker - smokin' hot killer jerky Pick some favorites and try it - you'll find a great combo soon enough. Good luck! Thanks Jimmy. I don't know how I missed this before, musta forgot about it. I'm thinking about smoking some this weekend and searched for this topic. Around how long on the smoker at 140ish Jimmy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 My wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I don't think you can compare decent homemade stuff with any commercial products. OK. Best commercial brand then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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