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Ground/Formed Venison Jerky

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  • JonathonJ Offline
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    Jonathon
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    MCURRAN My favorite for ground jerky is either the Colorada, for a classic or the |Dill-Pickle-Flavored-Jerky-and-Snack-Stick-Seasoning for something different. I know it sounds weird but it is really really good! https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/625/how-to-make-homemade-restructured-jerky-recipe/

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    • PapaSopP PapaSop

      MCURRAN
      Although I typically make whole muscle jerky I’ve been using a Cracked Pepper and Garlic seasoning for years. This is store bought seasoning. Seems to be a hit with everyone who’s tried it.

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      PapaSop how much of the cracked pepper and garlic. Seasoning do you guys use per pound of meat? I really want to try this. Sounds amazing. Amd same thing in a traeger at the smoke level or 180? And not by meat temp but by pliability? Sorry so many questions guys. I’ve tried a few different techniques and I wouldn’t say they’ve been failures but I can’t say they’ve been a success lol. Thanks

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        PapaSop how much of the cracked pepper and garlic. Seasoning do you guys use per pound of meat? I really want to try this. Sounds amazing. Amd same thing in a traeger at the smoke level or 180? And not by meat temp but by pliability? Sorry so many questions guys. I’ve tried a few different techniques and I wouldn’t say they’ve been failures but I can’t say they’ve been a success lol. Thanks

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                PapaSop how much of the cracked pepper and garlic. Seasoning do you guys use per pound of meat? I really want to try this. Sounds amazing. Amd same thing in a traeger at the smoke level or 180? And not by meat temp but by pliability? Sorry so many questions guys. I’ve tried a few different techniques and I wouldn’t say they’ve been failures but I can’t say they’ve been a success lol. Thanks

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                mattboccabella With the batch I made this weekend, I took Jonathon 's advice and folded over a piece of jerky and took temperature readings to determine doneness. I pulled at 160 and they came out perfect.

                I’ve never had luck running my Traeger on the smoke setting. It always wanted to burn itself out and throw a LER code. I did recently upgrade to a unit with supersmoke and the new D2 controller. It seems to run much better @165. I ran at this temp for the first couple hours of the smoke. Pictures are below.

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                  bocephus
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                  MCURRAN Looks good, I do whole muscle jerky. but I may have to try this.

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                    MCURRAN looks great

                    hey vegetarians, my food poops on your food!

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                    • MCURRANM MCURRAN

                      mattboccabella With the batch I made this weekend, I took Jonathon 's advice and folded over a piece of jerky and took temperature readings to determine doneness. I pulled at 160 and they came out perfect.

                      I’ve never had luck running my Traeger on the smoke setting. It always wanted to burn itself out and throw a LER code. I did recently upgrade to a unit with supersmoke and the new D2 controller. It seems to run much better @165. I ran at this temp for the first couple hours of the smoke. Pictures are below.

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                      MCURRAN looks awesome. Thanks! How much of the pepper garlic seasoning do you use per pound with this?

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                        Jonathon if I were to use Willies to make reconstructed jerky would I have to change anything? I wouldn’t use sure gel but I would probably use smoked meat stabilizer so I could smoke it the same day.

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                          Jonathon if I were to use Willies to make reconstructed jerky would I have to change anything? I wouldn’t use sure gel but I would probably use smoked meat stabilizer so I could smoke it the same day.

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                          ND Mike said in Ground/Formed Venison Jerky:

                          Jonathon if I were to use Willies to make reconstructed jerky would I have to change anything? I wouldn’t use sure gel but I would probably use smoked meat stabilizer so I could smoke it the same day.

                          Some jerky seasonings recipes will call for a larger amount of seasoning per lb of ground meat than for whole muscle jerky.

                          Not sure about Excalibur though?

                          Paul

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                            Jonathon if I were to use Willies to make reconstructed jerky would I have to change anything? I wouldn’t use sure gel but I would probably use smoked meat stabilizer so I could smoke it the same day.

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                            ND Mike I would like to know the ratio as well. I love the Willies sticks so the ground jerky has me interested

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                              processhead If you use willies to make restructured there are no changes that are needed. Restructured is similar enough to the cured sausage that a 1-1 ratio will be fine. Test batch might not be the worst idea though. Now, if you are using a jerky seasoning, like |Walton-s-Bold-Jerky-Seasoning then you might use 5-10% more seasoning as we are going to loose less product by % of weight.

                              Get more help with your processing questions and learn more about processing meat by subscribing to our waltonsinc.com youtube page at https://wltns.link/waltonstv I am a Gorilla, love yourself

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                                processhead If you use willies to make restructured there are no changes that are needed. Restructured is similar enough to the cured sausage that a 1-1 ratio will be fine. Test batch might not be the worst idea though. Now, if you are using a jerky seasoning, like |Walton-s-Bold-Jerky-Seasoning then you might use 5-10% more seasoning as we are going to loose less product by % of weight.

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                                Jonathon said in Ground/Formed Venison Jerky:

                                processhead If you use willies to make restructured there are no changes that are needed. Restructured is similar enough to the cured sausage that a 1-1 ratio will be fine. Test batch might not be the worst idea though. Now, if you are using a jerky seasoning, like |Walton-s-Bold-Jerky-Seasoning then you might use 5-10% more seasoning as we are going to loose less product by % of weight.

                                I never really understood why the different seasoning amounts used between whole muscle and ground jerky styles.

                                I would appreciate an explanation from someone who understands the reason behind this?

                                Paul

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                                • JonathonJ Jonathon

                                  processhead If you use willies to make restructured there are no changes that are needed. Restructured is similar enough to the cured sausage that a 1-1 ratio will be fine. Test batch might not be the worst idea though. Now, if you are using a jerky seasoning, like |Walton-s-Bold-Jerky-Seasoning then you might use 5-10% more seasoning as we are going to loose less product by % of weight.

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                                    MCURRAN That is good looking jerky.

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                                      25lbs of ground formed using the WIllie’s Snack Stick mix. Turned out awesome. 20lbs venison and 5lbs pork fat.

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                                        MCURRAN thats a good days work right there!

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                                          MCURRAN wow that looks great!!!

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