Beef Jerky

[Karangi Dude]

I was wondering how the oven might be used for drying meats etc.
So last night after taking out the Ossobucco I had made, the oven was still 95c so I let it cool down while I prepared some Beef for Jerky. I left the beef strips in marinade for a few hours and before I went to bed I put it in the oven @ 75c and put the door on. Took it out this morning at 7.30am @ 60c and it turned out better than the jerky we normally make with our dehydrator my family said it was the best yet. Today I am drying some Bannanas and Tomatoes while I am at work, temp was @ 55c.

Cheers Doug

[RTflorida]

oh man, fresh jerky AND Ossobucco the same day. Damn you I say! My wife does not care for either (something about the time and energy being to great for both) Butit is my time and energy......she still shoots me down . I need to enlist a neighbor who enjoys both, maybe then I can try it. How about sendng over the leftovers?

RT

[Karangi Dude]

Hey RT,
Not a lot of time needed to prepare Jerky and I am only using left over heat in the oven.
Jerky goes great with a cold beer.

Cheers Doug

[NathanC]

Forgive my ignorance here, any food poisoning risks with drying it out like that? (assume usual good hygiene practices are followed)? Jerky is great

[Karangi Dude]

Hey Nathan,
We have been making Jerky for many years in our Electric Dehydrator and never had a problem, the oven is just drying and curing the meat the same. At least we know what goes into it and the quality of the meat used, apposed to the bought stuff.

Cheers Doug

[heliman]

I make the South African version of jerky "biltong" using a cardboard box with air holes punched into the side and adding a 25 watt light bulb and an old computer fan to circulate the air. Should be ready in about 3-5 days. I have never heard of anyone making this stuff in an oven...

[Karangi Dude]

Another batch of Beef Jerky

We have been making it every now and then, it does not seem to last long as my Family and I enjoy it a lot especially when having a cold ale.

This batch has ABC sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Soy sauce, Ground Cummin, Ground Pepper, Salt and Honey

[mrchipster]

What is abc sauce?

Chip

[Karangi Dude]

ABC Sauce,
A sweet soy sauce that is thicker and sweeter than normal, it is big Indonesia

[OzOvenBuilder]

Originally Posted by Karangi Dude

Another batch of Beef Jerky

We have been making it every now and then, it does not seem to last long as my Family and I enjoy it a lot especially when having a cold ale.

This batch has ABC sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Soy sauce, Ground Cummin, Ground Pepper, Salt and Honey

Bloody hell, I've GOT to try this, I haven't had jerky in years!