Venison Jerky

[AJ]

1. Do you prefer whole muscle sliced thin or ground meat jerky? After having it both ways, I prefer ground jerky. It seems to have a better flavor and is much easier to eat.

2. Do you use an oven, dehydrator, or smoker for your jerky? I have used the dehydrator method, but I prefer the oven. My next batch will be done in the smoker.

[longislandhunter]

I've never tried making jerky with ground meat, but after reading your post I may give it a try. I prefer the jerky I make in my smoker, I think it has a better aroma and flavor, but more times than not I'll make it in my dehydrator simply because it's a much simpler process. Either way it doesn't last to long once we start eating it.

[VermontHunter]

AJ,

I prefer to thin slice the whole muscle, I like the fiberous texture it has vs. a non-viberous texture when you grind it...but hey when comes to Jerky it's all to his/her own I don't really think there's a right or wrong way to prepare it as far as slicing or grinding it...

I use a American Harveter 10 tray dehydrator, with an adjustable thermoastat. But would really love to try a smoker I hear it's the best.....

[wtnhunt]

I make ground jerky. The kids like it better and I do as well. It seems to be easier for them to chew. I use a dehydrator currently, but plan to get a better smoker most likely a bradley smoker eventually and will probably use it when I do.

[huntinsanobsession]

i have never made it i was planning to if i got a deer this season but oo well theres always next year but when it comes to jerky jerky is jerky

[HarvDog]

I haven't made ANY jerky yet but would love to try. I've collected a few recipes and ideas so I guess I need to get busy. I'll let you know...

[MUDRUNNER]

I USE WHOLE MUSCLE AND A DEHYDRATOR.I DON'T HAVE A GRINDER OR A SMOKER YET,AND IT IS PRETTY SIMPLE TO MAKE THIS WAY.PRETTY TASTY TOO.MAYBEE I'LL GET A SMOKER FOR MY BIRTHDAY.

[sasksheds]

I take a roast & run it through my slicer nice & thin.Marinate it over night & smoke it.MMMMMM I have tried grond jerky but to me thats like eating smoked hamburger.

[huntinsonovagun]

Ground meat for me....I hate trying to swallow a chewed-up chunk, only to find out it is still attached by that strigy stuff, then you have to regurgitate, all that good stuff.

I use a dehydrator. Only have to dehydrate for around 12 OR LESS. Just put it in and forget about it! Wish I had a smoker....

[MCH]

I prefer the whole muscle jerky. You get more flavor out of a piece of the thick stuff. Sure, you have to chew some it for half an hour....but what flavor!!

I use a dehydrator for my personal jerky. Put it on at night, and wake up the next morning to a jerky breakfast.