Beef Jerky#1

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Beef Jerky #1

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Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Dehydrator
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Rump roast (or similar cut)
1/2 c Light Japanese soy sauce
-I use Kikkomon
1/4 c Worchestershire sauce
1/4 c White vinegar
1 c Water
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/4 ts Ground red pepper
1/4 ts Ground black pepper
1 tb Onion powder
1 Clove garlic, smashed

have the butcher cut your roast in 1/8 inch slice against the grain.
OR do
it at home. if you don't have good cutlery, have the butcher do it.
it
won't be worth it!

cut off the slice of fat on the bottom. separate the two distinct
sinews.
(you can tell, the grain goes one way on one, and the other way on the
other). Trim out the "gristle" that is between them. slice the two
sinews
against the grain into 1/8 inch slices.

Mix the soya, and remaining ingredients to make the marinade.
Marinade the
meat slices for 6 or 8 hours in the fridge. (I usually place in a
ziploc
type bag, and place in a bowl--turning a couple of times to be sure
all the
slices get an equal chance at the marinade)

Note: I use the smoke very spareingly, I've used as much as a 1/4
teas.
(10 drops) in this recipe. Any more is too much IMHO. But you might
use
more if you really like smoke, but a little goes a long way. I prefer
Japanese soya, cuz it's lighter than the Chinese soya. And I get the
Light
Japanese soya, which has significantly less salt. You could add more
red
pepper if you like it spicey or use fresh ginger instead of bottled.
If you
like it sweeter, replace the water with a cup of Vermont maple syrup.
Also
when choosing your roast, the leaner, the better.

Charlotte Welch the cooking librarian



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