Homemade VS. Store Beef Jerky. How To Save Money on Food!

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11 ай бұрын

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Hope you guys enjoy the video and get some tips on how to save money on food. We ended up lowering the cost of beef jerky by 50% that is BIG!
Here is the typed recipe as promised and method.
Using lean meat. eg beef hip meat.
Salt 15g/kg
Black Pepper 3g/kg
Brown Sugar 14g/kg
California Ham Spice 1g/kg
Garlic Powder 0.5g/kg
Liquid Smoke 0.3g/kg
Cure 3g/kg
Sodium Erythorbate 1.5g/kg
Water 90g/kg
Preheat smoker/oven
Step 1:
Dry at 155f 68c 1hr
Step 2
Smoke at 160f 71c 1hr
Step 3
Cook at 165 74c 1hr
Step 4
Dry 155f 68c 1hr
These times are approximate and may change on your set up.
Make sure they are spaced out and all evenly dried.
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@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Hey there guys I hope you find this video valuable. Also i'll try to do my best to answer some questions down in the comment box below.

@zaurike 11 ай бұрын

I find all of your entries to be extremely valuable. Your comparison videos are quite indispensable to sausage makers of all stages. Those interested should explore your library and expect some “charcuterieric” growth.

@MrX-tm8fy 8 ай бұрын

Not a question but only one suggestion: NEVER change anything about your style! I've been watching way too long those butchers with big beards... You really take the time to explain us everything we need to know from A to Z to make it at home, you don't just rush some content to sell your butcher shop's spices or some bs like that. It's a crime I haven't heard about you before! Thank you for everything and much love from Québec! 🤙

@garycheevers2671 8 ай бұрын

Duncan, you videos are wicked. We hunt out near Bentley, love that one of the best resources is a local guy!

@berg8970 11 ай бұрын

@Duncan, I want to thank you for your videos and book recommendations. Because of you, I bought the books and equipment needed and have made around 30 recipes. All of them have been fabulous.

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Hey Berg that is so cool to hear. I hope you are enjoying all the goodies. Better sausage and better for you.

@MrKev526 11 ай бұрын

Hurray you're back. A great video and so helpful. Hope you have time to do more. Best wishes.

@LKMKully 11 ай бұрын

Your usual great video Dunc!!! Keep it up!

@deangirodat9538 11 ай бұрын

Great video as always!!!

@dogwithahat497 9 ай бұрын

Well made! Straight to the point, good amount of chat, Perfect video! 10/10 this the type of stuff I'd see professionally on TV

@Cbbq 11 ай бұрын

Excellent as always. I am still a beginner at jerky and sausage making, but any of my success in these endeavours is due to your videos. Please keep your videos coming.

@eddiehall5644 11 ай бұрын

Man good to see you back looking forward to more videos

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

More to come and thank you!

@davidhalldurham 11 ай бұрын

Woohoo!!!! Another video from Duncan!

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Lol sorry it has been a while.

@jasonemick2369 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I always know you will have all the information I need to do your recipes at home. Thank you for doing these.

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Jason.

@KevinBullard 5 ай бұрын

10,000% worth it!!!

@KevinBullard 5 ай бұрын

Our price comparison angle is stellar...thank you!

@duncanhenry 5 ай бұрын

Your welcome! Enjoy the homemade jerky.

@flipr7 11 ай бұрын

Always look forward to see your next video. Thank You

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Thank you I have a few more to come.

@flipr7 11 ай бұрын

@duncanhenry any chance of a Sausage September?

@flipr7 11 ай бұрын

This community is growing, and you have an authentic way of presenting the process. Really enjoy your measurements gram per kilogram. Makes changes so much more accurate. Keep up the great videos and before you know it.. you'll have a KZfaq film set, instead of a bump and grind. Lol

@markshabert7350 11 ай бұрын

love your vids,

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark.

@mikerickertsen9727 11 ай бұрын

Glad to see you back on

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike, sorry it took so long.

@mikerickertsen9727 11 ай бұрын

@@duncanhenry no worries we know your busy

@warmsteamingpile 11 ай бұрын

Another great video. I didn't know how homemade vs store bought compared on price but my homemade is better than pretty much any store bought jerky I've eaten.

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

That's true another factor is its better and better for you.

@joeking1956 11 ай бұрын

Love all your videos and that you are a fellow Albertan to boot. Just curious if you have ever worked with smoke powder. I have been using it lately instead of liquid smoke and it seems to work well. If you have used powdered smoke before, just curious on your thoughts regarding it versus liquid smoke.

@chrissuter4107 10 ай бұрын

Eye of round is good. My personal favorite beef for jerky is London broil. Very lean, no silver skin. I just bought the Stanley brother's meat and sausage book.

@robertlong4118 8 ай бұрын

Looks good Duncan ! I’ve got a question about the Brunswick . From the top shelf to the bottom . How much useable space is there ? How long of a summer sausage can you hang in there ? And how many shelves are in it ? Keep up the vids , very helpful . Thanks Bob Long

@beammeupscotty1955 11 ай бұрын

I don't make (or much like) conventional jerky, but I do make exceptional Thai Neua and Moo Dad Deow (beef and pork sun dried beef). It gets dried in the sun for several hours, then deep-fried. Eaten with sticky rice, it's my go-to lunch on long motorcycle rides. I have mesh tents I can put over it while drying to keep away pests.

@Gulronike 21 күн бұрын

Besides beef, what other meats make good jerky and pros and cons as much as you are willing. Thanks.

@davidweeks1997 11 ай бұрын

Hey! I've missed you videos, good to see you back. Hope you got that link I submitted on processed meats and health. Being that processed meats are actually very healthy, according to the medical doctor's review. That surprised me, and I'm glad to hear it, as I love this stuff! Huh huh huh…you said…

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

I am not sure I got the link where did you send it?

@geniuspharmacist 11 ай бұрын

Are the inside round and outside round the same as top round and bottom round in the USA?

@joealta3450 6 ай бұрын

@duncanhenry - I've been saving for a smoker. I know the Pro Smoker is your shop workhorse, and I love the Brunswick you used in this video. I can't recall the video but I recall you also have a Traeger offset unit. I would love to see a video comparing vertical smokers with horizontal offset smokers and the pros and cons of both. What might be better to smoke sausage vs a brisket.... Why would someone use one over the other. Also any info you could provide on electric vs gas... types of wood to use for smoke.... Just food for thought ;) On a different topic... I'm loving 1001 Greatest Sausage Recipes but I have one critical recommendation to all those who have it. DO NOT let your 11 year old kid decide which recipes to make 🙃

@joealta3450 11 ай бұрын

@duncanhenry - I have smoker envy! :p BTW - I'm an "against the grain" jerky guy😉

@nevereverbeendonebefore 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious why you use liquid smoke if you're going to smoke it anyway? Just to intensify the smoke flavor?

@markskibo5159 11 ай бұрын

I use Eye too. You forgot to mention. here mine tastes 100 X better than store bought , except for 2 places that are as good as mine, @ $44 a pound

@leahtiferetrabinovitz6518 11 ай бұрын

Nice!! thank you Duncan, love your vids. i want to buy a vertical smoker now, do you recommend the Brunswick you got or any other recommendations?

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Leah. I like it so far my only complaint is that it isn't the most even temps. I might try and set up a little circulating fan in there and it will be really good I think.

@Riyame 11 ай бұрын

Another great video. I noticed that my Brunswick will show the wrong temperature. This is because the temp probe is running through where the heat passes and is close to the wall so it gets hotter than the box temp. What I do is use the included 2 temp probes and either lay them on the racks or poke them through and let the tip hang in open air with the bend on the rack. This lets you see the actual box temp and adjust the set temp as needed. It is unfortunately a well known issue with the Brunswick and people have reported 20-70 F differences depending on set temps. It is nice if you want to smoke at or below 150 but can really be a pain if you are trying to go by time and think your temps are accurate.

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

I have also noticed that. I think I am going to try to install some sort of circulating fan just to increase and even out air flow.

@Riyame 11 ай бұрын

@@duncanhenry Not sure if that would help but hopefully it will. I have seen people switch out the stock box probe and modify it so that it sticks away from the wall so it gets a more true reading since the heat travel between the walls to the side vents instead of coming out of the bottom like on most. Unfortunately it is one of the small design flaws with the unit.

@beechermeats9797 11 ай бұрын

What about the cost of the cure and spices?

@MrBubajunk 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video , Thank you for sharing . How has that Pit Boss Brunswick smoker been working out for you ?

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

It has been really good. Pretty good value smoker. Have to watch things like jerky it doesn't quite dry evenly.

@KoryEason-si8gc 2 күн бұрын

What brand and model scale?? Anyone know? I bought one on Amazon but it only reads 10th of a pound

@static2601 11 ай бұрын

I buy meat when it's on sale and ground it up, press into strips using a jerky gun and dehydrate. More work but cheapest option and not bad at all. Very good texture, not as chewy as sliced. It's my preferred way to make jerky.

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Yes that's true that would save you even more money yet. Bit of a different product but still very good.

@garyzag1912 11 ай бұрын

Duncan thanks for the video. Love making jerky at home. Problem is it never last long and it's gone. What is California Ham Spice? Do you know where it can be ordered from in the USA?

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Haha well that's true. It is a blend of cinnamon and sugar and a few things. Sausage supply shops should carry it.

@stephenmcfadyen1385 11 ай бұрын

plus, the cost of both the smoker and consumables

@truthseeker3977 9 ай бұрын

He is!😂

@Glatty56 11 ай бұрын

I have made Jerky out of Eye of Round several times. I always cut it across the grain. I the problem I have is, all that inter-muscular connective tissue becomes so tough, it is almost not eatable. See the shot in your video at 4:39.

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Yes if you don't like that chewyness going across the grain should get you a better texture.

@smokingscarf2755 11 ай бұрын

Do you do pork jerky at similar temps?

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Yes I would do them basically the same.

@saskbutcher7944 11 ай бұрын

Hello, do you have any merchandise like hats or shirts for sale?

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

No, I don't think I will. For the most part I am just trying to help home sausage makers and smokers out.

@saskbutcher7944 11 ай бұрын

@@duncanhenry thanks for taking the time to make your videos 👍🏼

@BarbaraBauer-kx7bz Ай бұрын

You also didn't factor in the price for the seasoning and effort

@patfilipczak6888 11 ай бұрын

I noticed that tear in ur apron looks like knife slip did u ever wear cut proof aprons

@duncanhenry 11 ай бұрын

Yes that one was close. Left a knick in my sweater as well. No we don't maybe should. Are they the heavy leather ones?

@kimbarron4239 11 ай бұрын

@@duncanhenry I'm guessing the chain mail ones. I think you mentioned your local butchers that have beards..... Not sure if you would need to wash, but leather wouldn't be as washable.