Originally Posted by
jockeys
yeah, i make my own jerky. i use a jerky gun from cabela's (meat+guns, where else would you buy it?) and a dehydrator as well. for the cure, i use whatever the chemical jerky cure is, can't remember off the top of my head, potassium-something i think, i'll look it up.
as for spices, i have tried damn near everything. below are a few combinations that have worked for me. i use the leanest ground beef i can find, usually 97/3 if i can get it.
a. blackening seasoning Don't know if they have that over here.
b. jalapeno + limes + garlic (sounds awful, but is good) That sounds interesting at least
c. italian seasoning + garlic + allspice That's a good idea! Don't know what Allspice is though.
d. salt + cayenne pepper + black pepper + dehydrated jalapenos (this one will kick your ass!) I bet it will. Sounds like a beast of a jerky.
e. kc masterpiece bbq sauce + tabasco (have to leave this in the dehydrator longer to keep it from being too soft) Sounds good. I was thinking about doing something BBQ next time as well.
f. kikkoman spicy miso teriyaki sauce + sesame seeds (my favorite)Hmm...I'll have to look around for some Teriyaki sauce but I'm sure I'll be able to find some.