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callktulu
Can I use ground meat to make jerky? I've seen the meat tube dispensers (like a caulk gun) advertised. IS that for ground meat? I'm about to come into a bunch of ground venison, and I'd like to be able to make jerky. Do you marinate the meat the same as you would strips?
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  • gl1200
    We use a "Jerky Shooter" gun several times a year. We grind the pieces that are too small to handle. We freeze them until we have about five pounds and then season and cure then grind and shoot. Very tasty stuff
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  • callktulu
    So ground meat doesn't fall apart when you dehydrate it?
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  • charliemeyer007
    I love the stuff made with ground meat. I do mine with as lean as I as I can get meat. A mixer can be handy for putting the seasons in the mix uniformaly. I use the bigger round nozzle and make one continous spiral coil about 1" apart on each tray.
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  • callktulu
    Awesome. I am psyched now, because I was running out of things to do with all my ground venison. Thanks!
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  • walther86
    My old man uses a jerky shooter too. Works great. If you're going to use ground meat I'd suggest investing in on. He'll marinate the meat for a while and then he grinds it himself. After he grinds it he'll ad spices. He usually uses those spice packages you can get a sportsmen's warehouse or Cabela's with the cure stuff in it. Keeps a longer shelf life on it and tastes awesome.
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  • HandgunHTR52
    I have been using the "Jerky Cannon" for about 6 years now. I love it. The jerky comes out like the flat Slim Jim jerky. The key is not to over-dehydrate. When done right, it should be flexible, but not squishy. If you are looking for seasoning, I recommend the Backwoods brand. It is great tasting stuff.
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  • callktulu
    quote:Originally posted by walther86
    He'll marinate the meat for a while and then he grinds it himself. After he grinds it he'll ad spices.


    So wait, now I'm confused. If I already have the meat ground, it's too late to marinate and season it?[:(][?]
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by callktulu
    quote:Originally posted by walther86
    He'll marinate the meat for a while and then he grinds it himself. After he grinds it he'll ad spices.


    So wait, now I'm confused. If I already have the meat ground, it's too late to marinate and season it?[:(][?]


    No, you can use the seasoning packets with ground meat.

    I take ground meat and use the Jerky Kits you can buy. Then use the Jerky Shooter.

    Good stuff.
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  • callktulu
    Gotcha! I'm on it like white on rice. Like flies on...poop.
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