Who has a Jerky Cannon?

JMSetzler · 06-14-2011, 09:20 PM

Who has one of these and how well (or not) do you like it? I'm thinking about giving it a whirl. I have been making jerky for quite a while but never with ground meat. I have a el-cheapo dehydrator (one of the round ones) with 8 shelves and it works pretty well as long as I rotate the shelves from top to bottom about half way through the process.

NorthwestBBQ · 06-14-2011, 09:24 PM

Why would you want real beef jerky, from real meat, when you can grind up lesser cuts and reform it like that commercial crap you buy?

BBQ Grail · 06-14-2011, 09:31 PM

I have one but I only use for filling mass quantities of ABTs...

JMSetzler · 06-14-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthwestBBQ

Why would you want real beef jerky, from real meat, when you can grind up lesser cuts and reform it like that commercial crap you buy?

Probably because I think Slim Jims a personal gift to me from God :)

fivelombardis · 06-14-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

Probably because I think Slim Jims a personal gift to me from God :)

LOL! if you're going to make jerky, then yes, the jerky cannons are the way to go. There's really no other way to form the "sticks" on your dehydrator racks.

BBQ Grail · 06-14-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

Probably because I think Slim Jims a personal gift to me from God :)

And barf on a dehydrator isn't very appetizing...

JMSetzler · 06-14-2011, 09:55 PM

As for the meat I use, I typically make jerky from bottom round roast because of its low fat content. I also have a LOT of dear hunter friends here in western North Carolina and I end up with a good bit of freebie venison in the weeks after Thanksgiving each year. I did also see someone on a Youtube video using them to load up ABTs... I haven't tried ABTs yet but it's on the agenda. My girlfriend even said she would try one of those as long as I didn't call it by it's proper name... ;)

Q-Dat · 06-14-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

Probably because I think Slim Jims a personal gift to me from God :)

Have you tried the Pepperoni flavored ones? Quite tasty!

Chitown_hillbilly · 06-14-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I haven't tried ABTs yet but it's on the agenda.

You should probably edit that, I think it'll get ya banned...

PitRow · 06-14-2011, 10:23 PM

I have one. It works ok for what it's designed for, and is ok for making small quantities of snack sticks, but it does give your forearm a workout.

martyleach · 06-15-2011, 12:01 AM

Sorry JM, slim Jim's don't do it for me. Give me the jerky that lasts awhile in my mouth. I also like knowing it's real beef instead of pink slime and floor scrapings...:)

JMSetzler · 06-15-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by martyleach

Sorry JM, slim Jim's don't do it for me. Give me the jerky that lasts awhile in my mouth. I also like knowing it's real beef instead of pink slime and floor scrapings...:)

I do agree that slim jims are far from being anything of quality. I'm just thinking about getting one of these jerky cannons so I can make my own from good quality meat. Once I get my meat slicer I might make some really nice 'real beef' jerky as well. Maybe I should just go ahead and buy the slicer too :)

martyleach · 06-15-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

I do agree that slim jims are far from being anything of quality. I'm just thinking about getting one of these jerky cannons so I can make my own from good quality meat. Once I get my meat slicer I might make some really nice 'real beef' jerky as well. Maybe I should just go ahead and buy the slicer too :)

i thought you already bought the slicer...??

JMSetzler · 06-15-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by martyleach

i thought you already bought the slicer...??

Bought a grinder... haven't bought the slicer yet.

PCFisher66 · 06-15-2011, 10:33 AM

I've made jerky stick years ago by taking small amounts of ground meat and rolling on the cutting board, like making snakes with play-doh.

Tod

06-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Who has a Jerky Cannon? Who has one of these and how well (or not) do you like it? I'm thinking about giving it a whirl. I have been making jerky for quite a while but never with ground meat. I have a el-cheapo dehydrator (one of the round ones) with 8 shelves and it works pretty well as long as I rotate the shelves from top to bottom about half way through the process. __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

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NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why would you want real beef jerky, from real meat, when you can grind up lesser cuts and reform it like that commercial crap you buy? __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

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BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have one but I only use for filling mass quantities of ABTs... __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

06-14-2011, 09:55 PM	#7
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As for the meat I use, I typically make jerky from bottom round roast because of its low fat content. I also have a LOT of dear hunter friends here in western North Carolina and I end up with a good bit of freebie venison in the weeks after Thanksgiving each year. I did also see someone on a Youtube video using them to load up ABTs... I haven't tried ABTs yet but it's on the agenda. My girlfriend even said she would try one of those as long as I didn't call it by it's proper name... ;) __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

06-14-2011, 10:23 PM	#10
PitRow Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-11 Location: Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have one. It works ok for what it's designed for, and is ok for making small quantities of snack sticks, but it does give your forearm a workout. __________________ Mike Char-Broil Bandera \| A-Maze-n smoker \| Weber 18.5" OTS My Blog: Life In Pit Row

06-15-2011, 12:01 AM	#11
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sorry JM, slim Jim's don't do it for me. Give me the jerky that lasts awhile in my mouth. I also like knowing it's real beef instead of pink slime and floor scrapings...:) __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

06-15-2011, 10:33 AM	#15
PCFisher66 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Crestview, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've made jerky stick years ago by taking small amounts of ground meat and rolling on the cutting board, like making snakes with play-doh. Tod __________________ Florida, where we skip the crappy seasons! XL BGE

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