How bad is beef jerky?

[Ritch]

I bought some beef jerky at cosco. Been snacking on it in between meals or with a shake mixed in oatmeal. I know about the sulfites and it being high in sodium, but was just curious what you guys think about this stuff. I got some 300gram bags at costco for $6 and calculated a bag has 100 grams in it. Not too bad I find, stuff tastes awesome. When I feel like cheating I also may have some beef jerky with a protein bar. Thoughts?

[Memo]

MSG, SALT & SULPHITES! It wont kill you, but might give cancer..

[Ritch]

MSG, SALT & SULPHITES! It wont kill you, but might give cancer..

There`s no msg in this one. That`s one thing I wouldn`t put in my body.

[LonelyBedouin]

Why not make your own is soooo much cheaper, and soooo much tastier :P I havent bought beef jerky in so long cause I make my own now. And you can use your oven.

[GYMBRAT]

can't wait to dry up some jerky l8r this fall with my full tags from hunting ;)

[Ritch]

Don`t know how to make my own, wouldn`t that be a hassle?

[Iwant2Grow]

Why not make your own is soooo much cheaper, and soooo much tastier :P I havent bought beef jerky in so long cause I make my own now. And you can use your oven.



A DIY on this would be awesome!

[gicantor]

Why not make your own is soooo much cheaper, and soooo much tastier :P I havent bought beef jerky in so long cause I make my own now. And you can use your oven.


A DIY on this would be awesome!

Ditto. Post up LB

[jsv22]

A DIY on this would be awesome!

agreed! sounds like a great idea!

[GYMBRAT]

I'll see if I can score the ol family recipe for ya boys ha......and how bout another good ol recipe for my special Smoked Salmon?

[BAM]

yeah..

[L3]

tried making my own, bought a food dehydrator.... a pretty big hassle IMO and it just tasted like beef @ the end... also gave me a ****LOAD of canker sores

[GYMBRAT]

SMOKED SALMON:

-Cheap Rye Whiskey
-Madara Brown Sugar
-Course Salt
-your choice of wood chips

1) Fillet Salmon
2) lay 1-layer Salmon, skin down
3) -cover Salmon with layer of sugar
-cover Salmon with light sprinkle of salt
-drizzle Rye on top and cover for 6-8 hrs...check every so often (1hr)
4) put Salmon in smoker on racks (each time chips are replaced (aprox. every hr) baste fish, according to taste)
5) when done eat them mofo's!!!

...forgot to mention to use Alder chips for imo the best tasting smoke :)

[GYMBRAT]

searching feverishly for my jerky recipe...stand by! :)

[MikeyFXD35]

If it is the same I get from Costco its fine. How bad can it be? It just a dried up piece of beef with some seasoning. Good protein snack and low fat.

[kloan]

I have yet to find a single beef jerky that doesn't have SUGAR added. I don't want my jerky SWEET dammit!!!

There was a farmer in Peterborough that used to sell all natural beef jerky, peppered. No sugar... it was the best goddamn beef jerky I've ever had. That was like 15 years ago.....

Been searching for something comparable ever since.

[gicantor]

SMOKED SALMON:

-Cheap Rye Whiskey
-Madara Brown Sugar
-Course Salt
-your choice of wood chips

1) Fillet Salmon
2) lay 1-layer Salmon, skin down
3) -cover Salmon with layer of sugar
-cover Salmon with light sprinkle of salt
-drizzle Rye on top and cover for 6-8 hrs...check every so often (1hr)
4) put Salmon in smoker on racks (each time chips are replaced (aprox. every hr) baste fish, according to taste)
5) when done eat them mofo's!!!

Looks good!

[Kiem]

Dehydrator's are worth it IMHO. You just gotta have the right recipe. The jerkey and Salmon candy I make tastes much better then store bought and alot cheaper.

[GYMBRAT]

I use an old beat up fridge for all the smoking of my Salmon and Jerky, works really well and didnt cost me a penny :)

[icey_boi]

I use an old beat up fridge for all the smoking of my Salmon and Jerky, works really well and didnt cost me a penny :)

Your my hero! lol

[GYMBRAT]

LOL, I know it's not a nice stove but hey!