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>>>>Pandora, here are some pics of the homemade jerky process.
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>>>>Early yesterday morning I picked up a round roast to experiment with. I
>>>>normally use sirloin tip for beef jerky. By mid morning the strips were
>>>>cut and marinating. Here's the pics.
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>>>>as the strips looked this morning - http://tinypic.com/fbm7wl.jpg
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>>>>dehydrator loaded & working - http://tinypic.com/fbmaev.jpg
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>>>>final product - I put 2 strips by themselves so you have a better ideas
>>>>what it looks like.
>>>>http://tinypic.com/fbmd94.jpg
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>>>>Note - this is not the entire batch on the plate as the dehydrator is
>>>>still going. It will be another hour or two before all the jerky is
>>>>finished.
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>>>So what do you eat it with? or do you eat it on it's own? For a snack? Is
>>>there a simple way to make it without a dehydrator?
>>>You've got me interested now I've seem what it looks like!
>>>Sarah
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>>Sarah, we eat it as a snack. I generally keep a container of it in the
>>fridge or cupboard so we just grab a piece when we feel like a snack.
>>There really is no need to refrigerate it. The simplest dehydrator
>>consists of a wood frame with a piece of screening attached so if you
>>wanted to make one it is fairly easy. However, the easiest way to do
>>jerky without a dehydrator is to place cooling racks (the metal racks you
>>cool cakes on) onto a large cookie sheet to catch any drips then dry in
>>the oven at a very low heat - 150 F. I would suggest this method to see
>>if you like jerky before you invest in a dehydrator. If you watch the
>>sales you should be able to pick up one for about $30. Excalibur is the
>>top of the line costing a little over $200. Other things we enjoy
>>dehydrated include - apple slices for snacking & floating in hot apple
>>cider, banana chips for snacking, herbs, onions, zucchini, mushrooms.
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> I'm going to do some research with the recipes and have a go at the jerky,

Recipes for jerky marinade can be simple or complex. The simplest is to
use commercial bbq sauce. I like using homemade using worcestershire
sauce, soy sauce, and spices. You can even buy pre-made jerky marinade
mixes. I saw them at Dunham's - a sporting store.
Here's a website to get you going
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/misc/jerky.html

> I'm sure it would be something we'd like!
> I'm learning all sorts of great food ideas here, especially the pumpkin pie
> and pumpkin cheesecake recipes!

Don't forget to roast those pumpkin seeds for another tasty treat!

> I'll try the oven method like you suggest before spending big bucks!
> Thanks
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