deer jerky

[southernhunter]

i sliced up some back strap really thin now i was wondering if any of y'all had and advice from here ? i have one of those cheap dehydrater, i have used it before but i am sure if i should shut the air off .leave open or set it in the middle . it can be adjusted at the bottom and top what y'all think ?

 

[Okieman]

wide open for jerky... closed for fruit is what I do

 

[southernhunter]

thanks okieman

 

[southernhunter]

how do i know when this jerky is done ???

 

[Biggun4214]

At my house the boys start eating it about 2 hrs after it starts dehydrating.

 

[TAFKAP]

Why would you use a "prime" cut of meat such as backstrap for jerky?

 

[southernhunter]

it just me and my wife , so i cut some up into jerky and grilled the rest for supper

 

[TAFKAP]

OK, much more acceptable.

I was afraid you would slice a whole one into jerky meat.

 

[Jim H]

My kids eat the jerky like crazy.

 

[catman529]

OK, much more acceptable.

I was afraid you would slice a whole one into jerky meat.

jerky is good enough for a prime cut of meat. lol

can't wait to try it myself. Of the game I have killed, I have only made and tried turkey jerky and it was good. Deer is next, meat is in the fridge, but I will decide whether or not to use the backstraps.

 

[HOOK]

i sliced up some back strap really thin now i was wondering if any of y'all had and advice from here ?

YES! Don't freakin wast backstrap for jerky...Are you insane? :crazy: