Jerky Dryer System

[DReeves]

I like the Jerky Dryer. I use 93% Lean Ground Beef. Hi Mountain Jerky Cure & Seasoning are available at Academy.

Thank you, Cajon Boy! Headed to Academy after work, before the ice hits Dallas

[DReeves]

Wait.... you use lean ground beef to make jerky? Pls elaborate!

[bigwalleye]

I've made it both ways, with whole muscle and with ground, both using the High Mountain cures. There are several products out there, "Jerky Shooter" comes to mind. Envision a ground meat caulking gun and you've got the idea. Lays out about an inch wide strip.

[DReeves]

Would that need to be on a cooking sheet? I am thinking the product, once laid out, might fall apart if not supported by the tray? Am I envisioning this correctly?

[bigwalleye]

I've used the 1/4 inch mesh seafood screen, and years ago in the oven and other smokers (gasp!) i used aluminum mesh window screen laid over the oven racks.

If I were going to put it on anything else, I'd be tempted to use parchment paper, seems like it would hold the moisture less than a cookie sheet.

[DReeves]

Thanks, bigwalleye.

Sorry for all the questions, last one for now: Do you think they sell the "jerkey shooter" @ Academy?

[bigwalleye]

As a northern boy, I can't help you on that one.

Cabelas or Gander Mountain certainly should, though.

[Cajun Boy]

Yes . . . Academy does sell Jerkey Shooters.

[DReeves]

Thanks, Cajun

[Cajun Boy]

Hey D . , , Let me know how you like it . . . O.K. Cha?