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Are the white bits on this beef jerky fat or mold?
I can’t tell if this is simply fat or mold. Anyone have an idea?
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How do I tell if imported jerky is parasite-free? [duplicate]
Recently bought a pack of beef jerky (it is a rather rare find in my country). While I have bought jerky before, those were produced in EU, but this packet is originating from Brazil and - I don't ...
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If I make my own jerky, will I expect the same amount of protein in the finished product as what I started with?
If I look up top round steak, it has about 65 g of protein in an 8 oz serving. If it takes roughly 3 lbs of top round to create 1 lb of jerky, I would expect the jerky to contain about 24 g of protein ...
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How do I get pepper to stick to my beef jerky?
I have been making beef jerky for a few years now and have settled on a recipe I like a lot and use the majority of the time. It includes cracked black peppercorns which add a pepper flavor to the ...
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Using beef jerky cuts for stir fry?
I have some cuts of beef intended to be used for beef jerky.
I have not yet dried them -- the meat is still fresh.
I don't know what cut of meat was used. Can I use it for stir fry?
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Keeping beef jerky dry?
I made some beef jerky, and I am wanting to mail some to family and friends. I don't have any of those silica gel packets to absorb moisture - is there anything else I can put in the baggie that will ...
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How to cure beef jerky with a minimum of salt?
I just made a batch of jerky last weekend. I used the packet that came with the dehydrator. Marinade for 4 hours, dehydrate at 160 for 14 hours (12 for smaller peices) It turned out excellent! (I did ...
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Should beef jerky be cut with or across the grain?
Recipes seem to be split down the middle of whether or not meat to make jerky should be cut with the grain or across it. What is the difference in the final product when cutting with vs across the ...
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Oven Jerky a Possibility?
I was thinking a lot about comments on my posts that claimed that the oven would dry out foods meant to be cooked on a stove. This got me thinking that I could make beef jerky in the oven. Any tips, ...
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How many pounds of fresh beef does it take to make a pound of beef jerky?
Beef obviously loses water when you dehydrate it to make beef jerky. What's the ratio here? Does it take two pounds of fresh beef to make a pound of beef jerky?
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Is there a way to make Beef Jerky at home?
I would like to make beef jerky at home, is there a way to do this?
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