Posted on 11/13/2024 5:56:22 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
It is no secret that protein is a macro that you simply can't do without, especially if you are trying to manage your weight, muscle mass, or blood pressure. And for protein seekers, jerky is a go-to snack that packs a punch in the protein department—some jerkies even provide a whopping 16 grams of protein per serving). What makes jerky appealing to many is that, unlike other go-to protein-packed snack options like hard-boiled eggs and cheese, jerky is shelf-stable, completely eliminating the need to keep your nosh at a cool temperature for safety reasons. The smoky and satisfying taste that jerky offers doesn't hurt either. And if you want to take the plunge and buy some jerky for your next snack, it may be helpful to know about some of the best beef jerky options on the market.
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Taylors Beef Jerky, Cave Junction, Oregon
Our next door neighbor brings us his homemade venison jerky every year at Christmas. We anxiously await his gift. It disappears very quickly.
It seems to be welcomed as no one has ever turned it down.
We do a light smoke, light salt and usually nothing else.
What’s the date for your party this year? Maybe we’ll stop by. ;)
I think they have one entire aisle of different types and brands of jerky. I've got several bags around here someplace that I picked up our last visit there in September (we were on our way to Whitefish, Glacier, Waterton, Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise).
December 6th this year. We generally do it a week after Thanksgiving before things get too crazy.
Rats! That’s the same date as another Christmas get-together with old friends that we rarely miss. We go back to Ohio and see lots of old friends at the gathering. I hate to miss it! Y’all have a ton of fun!
We make a big loop trip every summer to visit family, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and home to Michigan.
Need to call this fake news and strike it from the record.
Hey-it got us talking about beef jerky though!
Personally, I don’t need anyone to tell me what beef jerky is good or bad...I eat it, and I know what it is for me...:)
“...highest in sodium and quite a bit of sugar. These so-called “healthy” choices are going to kill people.”
Agree. Plus they taste yucky.
Love Hocking Hills! I’ve spent a wee bit o time there. Love hiking over there, especially in the Fall. Our youngest spent a LOT of time there with his best friend’s family, and has to get his fix in every year. He was just there a couple of weeks ago for a couple of days with his girlfriend. She’s from Pennsylvania and loves it there in Columbus. We will probably get to see them on the 7th.
“There’s plenty you know.”
Making your own is better.
I like venison best also. A few months ago I had a lot of dove breasts in the freezer, so I tried dove jerky. It was edible but not very good.
Haven’t tried dove, but snowgeese and duck Jerky is good. But mostly I grill/smoke waterfowl.
“Gives me the winds something terrible. “
L
Here’s my go to jerky marinade.
1 cup red wine.
8 Tblsp fish sauce.
Loads of fresh cracked black pepper.
Marinade sliced beef overnight and then process in dehydrator.
Yum.
L
I use a modification of the recipe that came with my Excalibur dehydrator 20-some years ago. The current version, more or less:
Equal parts (about 1/2 cup each for 5-6 pounds of meat) ketchup, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
Plenty of black pepper.
A good bit of garlic powder.
Some allspice, some onion powder, and maybe some cayenne.
A dash of liquid smoke.
I’ve experimented with adding ground cumin (not bad), ground ginger (meh), or curry powder (horrible).
Marinade 12-24 hours, stirring a few times, then dry the meat to where a strip will bend just a little but not snap immediately, and has no give when squeezed. I usually keep it in the fridge anyway.
I love my Excalibur. Got the 5 tray from Craigslist for $50. Worth every penny.
This guy has some great recipes.
www.jerkyholic.com.
L
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