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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Tips In Making The Gourmet Beef Jerky

By Carmella Watts


Most people like gourmet beef jerky. Processing the meat should be done properly. Start out by picking the right lean meat and proceed on trimming the fat. After that, cut the meat into thin strips, marinate and salt it, and then dry it as well. If the person can preserve the meat properly, then an excellent snack will be enjoyed.

There are two kinds of these delicious meat. One is the commercial product while the other one is the homemade product. The homemade product should be preferred more, though. After all, it is not only a safe meat to it but delicious as well. The flavor of the homemade one can be mixed according to the maker's personal tastes.

In order to get the best tasting homemade product possible, the first thing that the person has to do to preserve the meat is to observe its moisture and protein content. If the person watches the ratio of the moisture and protein in the meat, it will not be easy for any bacteria to grow on it. This means that the meat is safer after preserving it.

There is also a need to pick the right cut for the meat. The best choice that one can make use is the lean cut meat such as round eye, sirloin, or top round cut. Remove the fat of the meat too. It is also appropriate to chop the meat into slices. When slicing, make sure to decide whether wider strips are preferable or the thinner ones are.

There are tips for slicing the meat as well. When slicing the meat into thin slices, it is only natural to use sharp, thin knife. If the person slices the meat, one may want to slice it against the grain. Truth be told, cutting the said meat against the grain will make the homemade product a lot easier to chew. Of course, removing the fat is preferable.

Marinate it well. The said meat strips must be soaked in the marinade recipe that one makes. It should be soaked for at least half a day to overnight in a refrigerator or freezer. The longer it is soaked in marinade, the better the flavor will be absorbed by the meat. This is also a curing method that one can use.

There should be some preparations that one must do before drying the meat. To preserve the meat, one has to use a grill or an oven. Remember to heat the meat to about 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This should ensure the safety of the meat. Do not forget to sprinkle a little bit of salt on the meat to help it to dehydrate.

The preparations for this process should be carried out properly. After that, one has to think about the actual process. For the actually drying process, it is a must to apply a coat of non-stick cooking spray onto the rack before it is used for the said process. This is so that the meat do not stick to the rack unnecessarily.

Storing the meat is important as well. When it comes to the storage of the meat, one has to consider using plastic containers or bags. It should be well-refrigerated as well. Once this process is carried out properly, the gourmet beef jerky can be eaten in a one or two months.




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