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Beef Jerky
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005 Show: Good Eats Episode: Urban Preservation II: The Jerky Overall User Rating: 
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Excellent result, but use screens...
06/16/2008 at 11:52am
User: Dan from Northbridge, MA User Rating:
Wow, this turns out great Jerkey. I found the first time using the filters that some small fibers still stuck to the meat however. You can order mesh screens from Mcmaster.com (p/n 9238T52 in 24x24 sheet works nicely) and place the screen ontop of 1 filter, then use spacers for a few layers (tinfoil works) and a filter on top. Also if you have a table with a removable leaf, use that (with the leaf removed) to keep you fan horizontal. No need for bungee cords (unless you have dogs...)
Too good
06/11/2008 at 04:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this with my kids and it was fun and delicious at the end.
Best Jerky I have ever eaten
06/11/2008 at 12:32am
User: Norm from Seattle, WA User Rating:
We used the recipe three times so far. The first two times we used the box fan and furnace filters and the last time we used a food dehydrator. We much preferred the jerky from the box fan method. Although the flavor was about the same, the texture of the flank steak was superior to our tastes. The local butcher recommended using top or bottom round instead of flank steak to have less fat. We'll try that in the future. For those worried about getting the meat to 160F to get rid of nasties, I think the marinade done correctly removes all of that. Yes, this is the best jerky we've ever had. The biggest problem, however, is that it doesn't last too long around this house...
Wonderful Flavor
06/10/2008 at 08:32pm
User: Jewl from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
I love this recipe. It is easy and flavorful. Of course the box fan takes some getting use and an expert to but I use it in my dehydrator as well.
Great Jerky
05/28/2008 at 12:03pm
User: daniel from sanger, TX User Rating:
My 13yr old son and I make this all the time. Very easy to do.
simple and easy, but great tasting too
05/27/2008 at 10:44pm
User: D from centreville, VA User Rating:
in the spirit of alton brown's macgyver-ism, i used cotton towels in place of air filters. i set my box fan on medium and dried the meat for 12 hours. it turned out awesome! buying air filters solely for beef jerky seems like a huge waste of time and money, and it ends up being a uni-tasker anyway, so why bother with it. using cotton towels may extend the dry time compared to air filters, but it works great.
beef jerky
05/23/2008 at 11:43pm
User: Lester from traverse city, MI User Rating:
i through it was great.
Good but be careful
05/13/2008 at 12:45am
User: Allen from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
I love Alton, but occasionally he may be a bit loose with the food safety for my liking, and this recipe was one of those cases. I followed this recipe to the letter and it worked well, but a few things. First, Alton isn't really clear on when the drying is complete. A bit more guidance would be appreciated. Second, the FDA says that when drying meat, it needs to be heated to 160 degrees either before drying or after. I did it after in the oven at 275 for 10 minutes as they recommend. Third, I'm still a bit worried about the fat in the meat going rancid. This probably won't happen, but its something to watch for. Fouth, my jerky tasted a bit like a furnace filter. I bought what I thought was paper, but maybe it wasn't. And last was the cost. With meat, filters, and ingredients I figure this 8 ounces of jerky cost me about $35. Next time, I think I will just buy my jerky in a grocery store already made.
Offensive
04/25/2008 at 03:36pm
User: Kev from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
When you add liquid to your meat, you will increase drying time. Liquid smoke is horrible. I have been making jerky for some time now. I measure and mix my own spices. I dont use bottled sauces or factory produced season blends. The food network has really gone downhill in the past few years. The dumbed down recipes are getting us further and further away from purity. Im actually suprized he didnt use ground beef and one of those jerky guns.
easy and perfect Beef Jerky
02/23/2008 at 07:38pm
User: travis from Holliston, MA User Rating:
this recipe was very easy and great
great for turkey too!!
11/13/2007 at 01:20pm
User: Kristin from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
Since I don't eat red meat, i tried this with turkey. works great!! I also add some curing salt to the mix to ward off the growth of any furry stuff. Yum!!
Easy and tastes great!
11/10/2007 at 12:24pm
User: Amy from Federal Way, WA User Rating:
I have had nothing but compliments on the jerky that I made with this recipe. It is easy to do and tastes terrific! I vary it with a little more pepper on some of it or use teriyaki instead of the soy sauce. It seems to last a long time also. No fuzzy stuff here! Thanks to Alton for the great recipe!
Outstanding
09/22/2007 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am a big fan of jerky, I can't get enough of the stuff when I need a portable snack. Having said that, this is the best jerky I've ever eaten, bar none. The box fan/filter worked like clockwork and the only gripe I have is that if you use the plain paper type of filter(that was the only non-toxic one I could find), you will have to pick off some little bits of paper that adhere to the jerky. Of course this is a minor annoyance at best, and well worth it considering just how darn tasty this stuff is(so good that friends ate about half of it).
Not as hard as it sounds
09/22/2007 at 01:14pm
User: James from Columbus, IN User Rating:
This is by far the best jerky I have ever had. This recipe increases it's taste exponentially if you can get your hands on some good venison round steaks. I have enjoyed altering the recipe to add heat and sweetness (a little hot sauce here, a little molasses there). One tip: When stacking the furnace filters, be sure to stack them in a criss-cross pattern. This will help prevent the filters from collapsing on themselves and help keep the meet from sticking to the filters.
excellent recipe
09/09/2007 at 07:43pm
User: Todd from Sparta, WI User Rating:
this recipe was very easy to use and turned out great! I did mine as directed, but addded some garlic to the mix. With the directed pepper, I think next time I will go less as the black pepper and red pepper flakes really show its power. But if you like it hot then go as directed! I used a dehydrator and was done in 9 hours. Was nice and crispy on the outside, but with some chewwy to it. I give AB a thumbs up on this easy to use recipe. I think any new person or vetern will like it.
Delicious and Easy
09/04/2007 at 07:29pm
User: John from Rialto, CA User Rating:
This recipe was easy to follow and duplicate. We cant wait to create our own favors as well!
Yummy
09/01/2007 at 01:41pm
User: Derek from Hackettstown, NJ User Rating:
Great recipe although it isnt as hard as it is made out to be the toughest part is keeping the critters away from the blow hard 3000
good jerky
08/31/2007 at 10:32pm
User: Andrew from Marshall, MN User Rating:
please send me more recipes for other jerky flavors
Excellent!
08/19/2007 at 06:06pm
User: Jessica from Hudson, WI User Rating:
I'm a huge Alton fan and was intrigued by the box fan method, so my hubby and I decided to give it a try. The result was delicious, and disappeared very quickly. Most people are amazed to hear that you don't need heat to dehydrate meat, and are amused by the idea of strapping furnace filters full of meat to a box fan. Anyhow, we followed the recipe as written, and it was excellent. It was nice to have jerky that didn't give me a headache from having to chew really, really hard (which is what usually happens when I eat store-bought jerky). It's worth a try just for the novelty of the method alone, and the end product is delicious, to boot!!
Excellent Recipe!
08/17/2007 at 02:43pm
User: MICHAEL from Glen Burnie, MD User Rating:
This is a very good recipe and can be easily adjusted to suit different tastes. I add a little garlic powder and go heavy on the liquid smoke and the honey. When I make jerky for my wife and sister-in-law, I omit the red pepper and go very light on the black pepper. Very simple. Another hint - before slicing the beef (I wait for London Broil to go on sale), put it in the freezer for an hour or two. If the beef is half (*not* fully) frozen, it is much easier to slice. Enjoy!
Brilliant!
08/17/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Oliver from Cambridge, MA User Rating:
The beef jerky was great, but the real star of this recipe is the idea of using air filters to dry the meat at room temperature. The hot air models commercially available both ruin the taste and aren't exactly the most energy friendly appliances to run for days. The air filters work great, especially with a box fan behind them, and you don't feel bad about leaving the setup running for an extended period of time.
yummy!
07/28/2007 at 10:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make. Make the full recipe, because it will go fast! Now I don't have to buy the expensive small bags of jerky, and I control the ingredients. Great recipe!!
This is excellent
07/02/2007 at 06:07pm
User: Rachael from Denver, CO User Rating:
I just inherited a dehydrater and so this was my fist attempt at making homemade jerky. It turned out wonderful! just make sure you mix the honey into everything really well or it wont evenly coat.
Best Jerky Ever
06/08/2007 at 11:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A must try recipe. You will love it and never want to buy store bought jerky again.
Awesome jerky
05/18/2007 at 01:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The jerky made this way is awesome... good texture and it tastes great. Only two complaints: 1. Keeping the little ones away from the fan for 12 hours. 2. I ate an entire batch in about 2 days!
Where's the beef? Here!
05/15/2007 at 10:20pm
User: Sara from Eastpointe, MI User Rating:
This recipe was not easy to make, but the results were more than worth it! The jerky was well seasoned, tender, and so good, that my husband's coworkers offered to pay him to bring more jerky to work!
goood stuff
05/08/2007 at 04:06pm
User: Mark from Nevada, MO User Rating:
The only changes we made added red pepper and dried it on a oklahoma joe smoker with fresh apple wood. This is a great base recipe
Trivia Buffs
04/25/2007 at 11:17pm
User: j from las vegas, NV User Rating:
When Alton goes searching for the Worcestershire sauce take notice to the "Brand" KERRY strategically imposed over the more traditional HEINZ.... Way to keep us watching
Altered A Bit
04/17/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Shawn from Albany, OR User Rating:
I smoked the meat in my smoker with Alder chips and did not use any liquid smoke. Turned out very tasty. I will make this one again. I might add fresh chopped garlic to the marinade next time.
great
04/08/2007 at 09:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
best jerky ever.but every one is saying that i need to cook at 160
Great!
04/04/2007 at 05:55pm
User: Lauren from moxee, WA User Rating:
I used my dehydrater instead of the fans. The flavor was excellent! I used pre-sliced, very thin, flank steak - what they use for carne asada (I live in an area with a large Hispanic population, so it's great!)
Jerky
04/04/2007 at 08:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is very straight forward. Most of my jerky recipies are more complicated with wine and more spices and stiring or heating the brine. I was so happy to try an easier recipe that came out great! I used my smoker instead of the MacGyver set up but it's good to be reminded that the idea is to dry the meat and that can be done with just a stream of air. I'll be doing this recipe again but I may add just a bit more honey. That is just my taste.
Yummy
03/30/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I sprinkle the pieces of meat with Grill Mates seasoning before I put them on the filters. It makes it so much better. Surprisingly the Lemon Pepper one is fantastic. I use the fan to dry them and won't try any other method. It's the best.
Great.. and flexible
03/26/2007 at 06:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nice job again Alton! I love the flavor myself..SO do my boys! Made a small batch dissappeared so fast it made my head spin! I am in the process of another batch. Added some dried mustard (tsp or so) and left out some of the ground pepper and red pepper flakes..a bit TOO hot for some around here! Using brisket this time..lean sirloin last time. My son has made the powdered added to hamburger sort of jerky, and was wondering if we could add this marinade instead..we might try that too. You may have seen this style on shopping networks. It is easy to make but worries me a bit. We do use a commercial dehydrator (for other things too) and would love it if Alton would do some other drying/dehydrator ideas/shows!
MPOP :0)
03/24/2007 at 12:21pm
User: Shellee from Ramona, CA User Rating:
The BOMB!!!! Everyone loved it and the batch I made disappeared in no time at all. The second batch is on it's way!
Don't Buy the Bagged Stuff!
03/10/2007 at 08:13am
User: Deborah from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
Alton's recipe for beef jerky produced excellent results. The preparation was easy and quick. I used a dehydrator instead of a box fan. The taste was an appealing combination of sweet, salty, and spicy. The texture was chewy, but not tough. If you're a jerky fan, this is the recipe for you!
Easy and Delicious!
02/25/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe and tastes so good. We tried it one night and loved it. We've made 3 batches in the last week. Our friends love it too. We've tried mild and spicy. The spicy is very hot, but really good.
Always wanted to try this
02/23/2007 at 11:37am
User: David from Amarillo, TX User Rating:
Worked great, tasted great
Best jerky ever
02/15/2007 at 10:03am
User: Robert from Cypress, TX User Rating:
I have made jerky for years, and this is the best receipe that I have used. Made using both the fan method and a dehydrator. Prefer the dehydrator. I can't make enough, everyone who tries it wants more. Great receipe, great jerky
Beef Jerky
02/03/2007 at 11:06am
User: Mary Anne from Old Saybrook, CT User Rating:
I made this twice for my grandson, the kids on his hockey team asked for it again, second time nothing left. The hotter the better for these boys, will be making it all through Hockey season. Thank Mary Anne, Old Saybrook, Ct
Plain n' simple
02/01/2007 at 11:11am
User: Joe from fredericksburg, TX User Rating:
That's what jerkey tastes like...plain and simple. I used our gas oven on very low to make this jerkey
Best jerky ever!
01/25/2007 at 01:50am
User: JIM from fife, WA User Rating:
Super easy and really great tasting.
Wow
01/23/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Kari from Sedro Woolley, WA User Rating:
I was a bit skeptical about the whole fan and filter thing. So after driving around for 2 hours (box fans aren't exactly in season right now), I finally started my quest. I used the fan method and the oven method. To say I'm addicted to making jerky would be an understatement. I can't stop. The fan method is by far the superior way to make jerky. I'll never use any other method again. The recipe was a bit spicy for me but everyone else loved it. I did add a little garlic but other than that, I changed nothing. Yum-mo
Very Easy & Fun For Kids
01/21/2007 at 01:23pm
User: Jerold from De Soto, MO User Rating:
So easy to make. My daughter and have a blast making it together. I found that it is very easy changing the flavor by substituting the soy sauce with different marinades. We really like the Jamaican Jerk. I also put a filter on the ends and I use 1/4" hole screens to place the meat on. The screens can be washed an reused. Love the show, good job Alton and very Good Eats
What a hit!!
01/14/2007 at 03:48am
User: Carrie from El Cajon, CA User Rating:
This was a hit as a Christmas gift for all the men! It was easy and made our home smell DEVINE! (made me hungry though *laugh*)This will be a Christmas tradition for sure! Thank you Alton Brown- you are a genius!
Great Jerky!
01/10/2007 at 02:20pm
User: MARA from Texas City, TX User Rating:
This is a great recipe. It's alot easier than most. The only thing I did different was use a dehydrator instead of the fan.
YUM
11/20/2006 at 02:09pm
User: Jack from wales, ME User Rating:
Its awsome!YUM!
This is good stuff
11/13/2006 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best jerky I have ever used. It works best with venison.
Best jerky ever
11/11/2006 at 01:18pm
User: bob from dearborn, MI User Rating:
The jerky flavor was fantastic. We have used both beef and venison and both were great. The fan idea works like a charm.
Beef jerky
11/05/2006 at 05:28pm
User: s from campbellhall, NY User Rating:
Easy as pie. Same yummy results.
yummy
10/25/2006 at 05:26pm
User: sean from Quincy, MA User Rating:
genius and technique meet flavor. unreal!
Jerkey
09/18/2006 at 07:43pm
User: Paul from Minneapolis, MN User Rating:
This was wonderful and easy to make. I used a electric dehydrator on low for 12 hours +. Am making it again.
No More Of The Bag Jerky For Us!!
07/12/2006 at 07:47pm
User: Robin from Norfolk, VA User Rating:
First of all, this recipe is awesome! It makes the best jerky and it's not hard to chew! BONUS! I had a heck of a time finding "cheap" paper filters like he suggested. The only ones I could find was about $4.00 a piece but I was dying to try this one out. I also found the jerky meat already cut up at Super Walmart. It cost about the same as any other bottom round or London Broil (same thing)so I bought it to save me some trouble. I will TOTALLY agree with what another person wrote about using a cheap box fan because I used a fan I just bought a few months ago and the medium speed feels and sounds like low so I just put it on high and kept it there. I also marinated the meat for around 12 hours to make sure the flavors really soaked in. I'm glad I did! Overall I'm pleased with the outcome of this jerky recipe but I don't think I'll make it again until I can find some cheaper filters because paying $4.00+ for 4 filters plus meat can get expensive. Any ideas where I can get $1.50 filters??
Best Jerky Ever!
07/08/2006 at 10:11pm
User: Mark from Omaha, NE User Rating:
This is so easy! We made a double batch before going on a fishing trip with the kids. They loved it! So did my brother and dad. My wife was upset we took it all with us on the trip. Can't buy jerky that tastes this good...and so inexpensive. I used beef brisket. It is very lean, has the long straight grains for jerky and is cheap.
Not as hard as it sounds
07/04/2006 at 04:47pm
User: John from Waldorf, MD User Rating:
This is an excellent recipe and not as hard as it sounds. Recipe is rated as expert, but only need medium knowlege of cooking skills. Jerky turned out exactly as it should and is delicious. A little spicy so if do not like spicy food, cut back a little on the red pepper flakes. If you like jerky do not be afraid to try this recipe.
AB does it again
06/28/2006 at 03:35pm
User: Bill from Austin, TX User Rating:
I used the box fan method to make five pounds of jerky last week and it is so much better than what you get in the stores. Patience is key with this, AB's time estimation is just about perfect. The result is a moist jerky that is very tender and the marinade imparts just the right amount of flavor.
AB KNOWS HIS JERKY
06/24/2006 at 09:35pm
User: RUSSELL from saint petersburg, FL User Rating:
ITS GREAT NO MORE STORE BOUGHT FOR ME. AND ITS FUN TO DO WITH KIDS AND HURRACANE PROOF ONE THING I FOUND BE SHUR TO BUY SKERT OR FLANK BUT TRY TO FIND MEAT CUT WITH THE GRAIN 9TO12 INCHES THE STUFF CUT ACROSS IS GOOD FOR FAHETAS
bad
06/18/2006 at 05:24pm
User: Brendan from pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
i hope you die when you eat this horrible tasting thing you whiper snapper alton brown you with your flying machines
Tasty!
06/04/2006 at 09:02pm
User: Maria from Port Saint Lucie, FL User Rating:
Even though I couldn't find the correct fan filters, (and both my Husband and I looked in several stores), I did it anyway using my dehydrator. My husband and his brother loved it and asked me to make it again, for the 3rd time. I think I may try the window screen idea I read on another review next time. Really cool way to dehydrate. I love Alton's originality!!
great
05/22/2006 at 03:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good
Easy and delicious
05/13/2006 at 11:38am
User: Ryan from Perrysburg, OH User Rating:
I can't believe this is rated expert...it's so easy. And it's the best jerky I've had. Not to mention it's cheap...jerky's pricey at the store.
It works!
05/11/2006 at 11:44am
User: Lawrence from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
The Fan is the coolest part. Don't buy a cheap box fan though - the airflow is too weak. (I learned this the hard way.) Lakewood makes a high-power 20" box fan model P-25 that matches perfectly to 20"x20" air filters. Finally, go to the cheaper section of air filters to find the ones that don't use metal or fiberglass. There's a brand called American Filters (or something like that) These are ideal. You can take the two support strips off easily by cutting them at the frame and peeling them off. It all stakcs perfectly with a 36" bungee cord - when you're using 4-6 filters.
good eats!
05/04/2006 at 05:28am
User: nick from north las vegas, NV User Rating:
TRIED THIS WORKED GREAT WILL NEVER USE DEHYDRATOR EVER AGAIN!
No More Jerky Buying
04/30/2006 at 06:24pm
User: Michael from Evansville, IN User Rating:
This recipe must be tried. Seriously, I will never buy jerky again. Kudos Alton!
Beef Jerky from Alton Brown
04/25/2006 at 11:32pm
User: MIa from Newport News, VA User Rating:
This is one of the easiest receipes I have ever seen for excellent jerky. Never knew that a box fan could be used for jerky. Much more cost effective than the energy sucking/expensive dehydrators. Thank you for the tips. Watch you at least every other night. Keep up the good work.
Better Than Any Store-Bought Beef Jerky
04/09/2006 at 02:59am
User: Dianne from Santa Barbara, CA User Rating:
I recently tried this recipe with the usual waryness I have had with jerky recipes due to many disappointments but was very pleased with the results. The only part of the recipe I altered was reducing the amount of ground pepper by one teaspoon as I worried about this recipe being in the popular "extreme peppering" catagory. It was a good decision. The beef I used was Rancher's Reserve (Vons) London Broil and I meticulously trimmed off most of the fat. After marinating the sliced beef overnight (but drained the excess liquid from the bag after 6 hrs) I decided to pound each slice for tenderness and faster, more even drying. Another good decision. I used a Nesco American Harvest dehydrator which has the fan on top as opposed to many that are located on the top. The drying time was about 5 hours. Great recipe-- try it next time there's a sale on London Broil (I got mine for $1.78 a pd).
Mr Brown Rocks
04/07/2006 at 03:46am
User: robert from aledo, IL User Rating:
Fan idea was brilliant and original. With only a slight improvement, I have used this idea 2 times.
WOW
04/01/2006 at 06:00pm
User: Shan from DACONO, CO User Rating:
I am able to do so many variations of this and it turns out everytime...... Awesome!! ChefShan
Jerk you crazy
03/30/2006 at 06:03pm
User: Nick from Connelly Springs, NC User Rating:
Greatest beef jerky ever. Cheap too!
Amazing.....
03/27/2006 at 01:45am
User: Jeremy from Barberton, OH User Rating:
I was curious about this particular recipe and method, but my wife was the one that really wanted to try this one. It's easily the best jerky I've ever had, and everyone who's tried it loves it. I would recommend this to anyone who has that little scientist inside them.
beef jerkey
03/10/2006 at 07:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great recipe
Beef Jerky
03/07/2006 at 09:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best beef Jerky I have ever had.
Good Jerky!
02/28/2006 at 05:58pm
User: Tate from Carrboro, NC User Rating:
I used the brine, but instead of using the fan method I used a commercial dehydrator. It's pretty tasty!
Excellent
11/23/2005 at 03:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This made some very good beef jerky. It didn't last too long. I ended up getting a dehydrator, rather than doing the filter idea.
Great recipe!
11/15/2005 at 04:43am
User: Jaime from Pleasanton, CA User Rating:
This recipe turned out perfectly, and was pretty cheap. Great for hitting the backcountry!
need some spice to go with your dried fruit?
11/08/2005 at 08:40pm
User: Zachary from Jackson, MS User Rating:
The beef jerky was so easy to make because you already have most of the stuff you need,so it saves you a trip to the store and you don't need any complicated materials.I don't love jerky but I love to cook even if I don't like the way it tasts.
Spice it up
09/19/2005 at 02:18pm
User: Paul from Houston, TX User Rating:
I also add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, a dash of Tony's spice, 2 tablespoons of meat tendorizer (no MSG) and increase the liquid smoke. I bake it in the over at the lowest setting on cookie racks for 8 hours.
Best Ever!
08/18/2005 at 04:27pm
User: Kyle from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
By far, this is the best jerky I have ever had. Alton and his contraptions strike again.
very easy, very good
08/10/2005 at 10:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious! and super easy (no dehydrator required.) A nice recipe for summer b/c you aren't heating up your house w/ hot food dehydrator exhaust. I made mine more spicy than the recipe called for and stored them in the fridge b/c they seemed to be not as happy on the shelf.
Great Jerky
08/08/2005 at 05:49pm
User: Tom from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
I improved the process by using sliding screens that you use under windows. I got 3 at home depot for less 11.00. I placed the jerky on the screens which worked perfectly and I can simply wash the screens for easy reuse. Reusing the furnace filters is not the best idea, since they absorb the sauce. Good Jerky Eats!
original and super tasty
08/05/2005 at 02:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A very creative and a very tasty recipe. Alton is the best.
Fantastic
08/02/2005 at 11:41am
User: ADAM from Columbia, MD User Rating:
I've only made one batch so far, but already I'm getting unsolicited requests to make more. People are even willing to throw steak my way.
Easy Money
07/25/2005 at 07:26pm
User: David from Kennewick, WA User Rating:
When you consider how much beef jerky cost to buy in the store, you'd be a fool not to make it at home. I picked up the filters for $1.50 a piece and a cheap box fan for $10 and change. I'm not sure why they rate this at an expert level of difficulty. It was super easy to make. If you know how to operate a whisk and a knife, you should have no problems at all. We went through 2 pounds of jerky in a week. I highly recommend everyone try this and free yourself from the shackles of over priced store bought jerky. Also consider making this in bulk. If you go to cash & carry bulk foods store you can save at least $1 per pound on the meat, and you'll have a great snack food item in your home for months. Thank you Alton for you mad scientist food tendencies.
Awesome!
07/14/2005 at 02:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best Jerkey around. very easy tender if yo use a fan, kinda tough in a dehydrator but still tasty. AB is the man.
I'll never buy jerky again!
07/05/2005 at 12:17pm
User: Ed from South Windsor, CT User Rating:
Fantastic! You simply CANNOT get this stuff in any store, farmstand, or county fair site. Perfectly preserved jerky without preservatives - amazing stuff indeed! I started the chemistry experiment right off the bat - added garlic powder, Chicago steak seasoning, and spicy Adobo to the marinade and then crushed some extra dried red pepper for some more heat.
life is a lot better no that I can make great jerky!
07/03/2005 at 09:23pm
User: Susan from Celeste, TX User Rating:
I love the ease of this and the jerky is so much better. I also can make more than I did before by just getting a few extra fan. My entire family is getting jerky for birthdays and Christmas now! Love the show! I believe it's the best cooking show ever. I am a big fan! Just keep it up and I will keep watching. Susan Moore Merit, Texas
what a wonderful day
07/02/2005 at 11:18am
User: Harry from lakemoor, IL User Rating:
i first did not like all the work involved with the beef jerkey. but as the days went on i loved the smell of the meat. the marinade works good for other stuff also.once i ate it i was in heven. after that i could nopt get mad at anything.