Beef jerky in stores

On 22 Jul 2004 13:18:54 GMT, Ignoramus20054
wrote:

Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks

i

Here is a guy who does it on his smoker. He can get the cooking temp
down to 150 degrees. Do you think you can get your grill that low?


http://www.randyq.addr.com/jerky/jerky.htm

On 22 Jul 2004 13:18:54 GMT, Ignoramus20054
wrote:

Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks

i

Here is a guy who does it on his smoker. He can get the cooking temp
down to 150 degrees. Do you think you can get your grill that low?


http://www.randyq.addr.com/jerky/jerky.htm

"Ignoramus20054" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks



i have looked at jerky in every store i go to, it always has sugar. too much
for me. i am looking for a dehydrator to make my own.

i have seen websites that offer it and advertise it towards LC-ers. it's
expensive but i bet it's great!


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"Ignoramus20054" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks



i have looked at jerky in every store i go to, it always has sugar. too much
for me. i am looking for a dehydrator to make my own.

i have seen websites that offer it and advertise it towards LC-ers. it's
expensive but i bet it's great!


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I use a dehydrator. Most grocery stores will even cut a piece of meat
into jerky size strips for you. You can get some really different
tastes if you google for some recipes. Good Luck

Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks

i

I use a dehydrator. Most grocery stores will even cut a piece of meat
into jerky size strips for you. You can get some really different
tastes if you google for some recipes. Good Luck

Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks

i

"Ignoramus20054" wrote in message
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In article , Drop34 wrote:

"Ignoramus20054" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks



i have looked at jerky in every store i go to, it always has sugar. too
much
for me. i am looking for a dehydrator to make my own.

i have seen websites that offer it and advertise it towards LC-ers. it's
expensive but i bet it's great!

Interesting. I have a dehydrator (bought it at walmart 6 years ago), I
am not sure how safe it is for meat. I am not very concerned with
bacteria when drying fruits, but meat is another matter.

i

I've heard of many people doing it, or doing it in the oven at a low temp
for a long time (maybe 8 hours). You are right though - i think it isn't
safe to keep meat at a low temp - an invitation for all kinds of bacteria,
right?

i was going to look at the wal-mart one - i think they even advertise
themselves for jerky. has your lasted well these 6 years?


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"Ignoramus20054" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

thanks



i have looked at jerky in every store i go to, it always has sugar. too
much
for me. i am looking for a dehydrator to make my own.

i have seen websites that offer it and advertise it towards LC-ers. it's
expensive but i bet it's great!

Interesting. I have a dehydrator (bought it at walmart 6 years ago), I
am not sure how safe it is for meat. I am not very concerned with
bacteria when drying fruits, but meat is another matter.

i

I've heard of many people doing it, or doing it in the oven at a low temp
for a long time (maybe 8 hours). You are right though - i think it isn't
safe to keep meat at a low temp - an invitation for all kinds of bacteria,
right?

i was going to look at the wal-mart one - i think they even advertise
themselves for jerky. has your lasted well these 6 years?


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Ignoramus20054 wrote:
Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

The only thing that I've seen is tons of MSG, and from what I've read of
your posts, you don't have a problem with that.

Ignoramus20054 wrote:
Does anyone know if "beef jerky" at stores is made with way too much
chemicals/sugar/etc, or it is mainly simply dried meat? Any idea? I
would like to buy some jerky to do some experiment (make pemmican),
but, if it is not possible to buy a relatively clean product, I will
dry my own. Can I dry meat in a dehydrator?

The only thing that I've seen is tons of MSG, and from what I've read of
your posts, you don't have a problem with that.