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Shayne873 Newbie

Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 73 Location: North Vernon IN
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Posted: Thu Dec 19 13 6:52 am Post subject: Jerky cure recipe |
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I am looking for good jerky recipe that includes curing salt so as to help it keep longer. I'm not sure on the ratio's in this application. _________________ Keep on Smokin
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OKBBQEA BBQ Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 809 Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Posted: Thu Dec 19 13 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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1 TBS of cure for 1 lb of meat _________________ I only believe in two basic food groups... Chili & BBQ
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Harry Nutczak BBQ All Star

Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 8558 Location: The Northwoods
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Posted: Fri Dec 20 13 12:47 am Post subject: |
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OKBBQEA wrote: | 1 TBS of cure for 1 lb of meat |
That ratio is only if you are using Mortons Tender-Quick, if you use that much cure #1, it would not be safe to eat.
if you can weigh your cure, each pound of meat requires 1.4 grams of cure #1.
Or 1 level teaspoon for each 5 pounds.
Salt; I like to use 0.75 tablespoon per each pound
And just enough black pepper to add some color. after its curing period, I rinse, drain, and dry slowly at low smoker temps, (it takes about 4 hours when I do it)
The cure helps with shelf life, but it's main use is to keep it safe by not allowing deadly bacteria to grow when smoking at low temps for long periods.
You may still get mold growth when cured, minimize bare hand contact to help avoid mold, or it can be treated with a potassium sorbate solution. _________________ Just remember that the toes you may step on during your climb to the top will also be attached to the a$$es you'll be forced to kiss on your way back down! |
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Shayne873 Newbie

Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 73 Location: North Vernon IN
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Posted: Fri Dec 20 13 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys for the replies and the information, I will give it a try. _________________ Keep on Smokin
(cuz pigs weren't born tasting this good)
If they were they would be extinct by now.. |
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Duck Hunter
Joined: 27 Aug 2013 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Dec 25 13 2:51 am Post subject: |
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I can't find Mortons tender quick. Will any tenderizer work? |
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1MoreFord BBQ Pro

Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 594 Location: N. Little Rock & Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Posted: Wed Dec 25 13 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Duck Hunter wrote: | I can't find Mortons tender quick. Will any tenderizer work? |
No. Tenderquick is not a tenderizer - it is a cure. _________________ Joe |
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SoEzzy Site Admin

Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 13183 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Wed Dec 25 13 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Duck Hunter wrote: | I can't find Mortons tender quick. Will any tenderizer work? |
http://www.mortonsalt.com/contact-us contact Mortons via email, they will tell you where you can buy it locally, or will sell it to you online. _________________ Here's a change Robert.
I still work here! |
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Harry Nutczak BBQ All Star

Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 8558 Location: The Northwoods
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Posted: Thu Dec 26 13 4:49 am Post subject: |
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Duck Hunter wrote: | I can't find Mortons tender quick. Will any tenderizer work? |
You should be able to find it in the Canning & preservation section in any walmart or Ace Hardware, and in the spices/baking needs section of the grocery store.
It is in a 3# blue bag.
Go to walmart and find the canning jars and lids, and dehydrators, chances are that it'll be right there.
I have shipped it to a few people, let me know, I do it at my cost as a favor.
here is another option, http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=237_12
You may just want to get a pre-measured jerky curing mix too?
When I do jerky, I keep it simple, Only cure, salt & pepper.
I let the flavor of the meat and smoke be my primary flavors. And I sell the heck out of the stuff when I have it. _________________ Just remember that the toes you may step on during your climb to the top will also be attached to the a$$es you'll be forced to kiss on your way back down! |
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