High Quality Beef Jerky

Hi all, I'm four weeks out today, and can officially add beef jerky to my diet.  My surgeon said it's okay at this point, just make sure it's a "high quality" beef jerky, that I can "chew to death."   He said to make sure I don't get one that is stringy. Well, I thought I bought a "high quality" brand, but it's impossible to chew to the consistency he wants - so, I just spit it out.   Does anyone else eat beef jerky, and if so what brand is a good one?   I'm willing to order online if needed. Thanks a lot - otherwise, everything is going great.  Chuck

Chuck, We just discovered beef jerky by Sci-Fit that is Fat Free.  It comes in orginal, terriyaki, and black peppered.  It's pretty good and is also high in protein...15 grams in one stick.  It's a pretty good size stick, too.  We found a guy at work that sells it for about $1.25 each, but you can also find it online. Floyd

I have some almost every day.  If you don't dump from sugar then just get the best you can find at Target or Costco or Walmart.  I think all are stringy.  I for the first few months would spit out the stringy parts, just eat the beef.  Now I can eat it all.  Like so many things here, it is trial and error.  And what works for one person may not work for others.  Concerning beef jerkey, I try to keep some in my car and at work.  Quick easy protein (except when the car gets hot in the summer).  Try the ones with the least amount of sugar you can find.  If you were like most of us, you never really looked at ingredients on labels much.  Now we look at almost every label.  After a while you will know which foods work and which don't.  One fast food that may work for you, Wendy's Chile.  You may want to try alittle and see how your pouch handles it.  Just a thought, follow your dr. orders for now...Brian   

Chuck, Greetings ! I'm 5 months out and have just started with jerky, never was a jerk before the surgery.  I have tried many, but it seems that the Oberto is the most tender and less stringy. I have spit out some pieces, but overall not. The protien count is good also. Good Luck and keep us upto date. From the left - KIM

Chuck, I've tried more than a dozen different jerkies.  Now, all I buy is Oberto's Hickory.  $5.99 down to $3.99 for a quarter oz. in major grocery retailers and Smart and Final stores in Northern Calif. Dennis

Chuck,

I've been enjoying beef jerky for a while but I was frustrated because of the high prices. I've searched all over the net to find good and reasonably priced beef jerky.

As far as fat and nutrition values ostrich and buffalo jerky are the best but again very expensive. 

Most beef jerky in the grocery stores goes for about $6 for 4 ozs. When I searched the web I found the average price was $22 to $30 a pound. Until I found Jerky Net. They have 5 different flavors of beef jerky all in 1 pound bags for $9.69 per pound. They have regular, teryaki, peppered, brown sugar and hot and spicy. 

I have tried 4 of the flavors so far and they all have been great.  I have to make sure I order enough because it goes fast once my kids get a hold of it. The link to there web site is:

http://www.jerkynet.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPat h=1&zenid=f71147b82e012f74373537b40dd97443

Give them I try I think you will be pleased. Good luck.

Dan

Guys have you ever tried making your own. I have a dehydrator. You go to the store/butcher, and get a london broil or maybe even some sirloin and tell them to slice it thin for jerky. When home you open it up and marinate in your sauce and put in the dehydrator. IN a day or so depending on how humid your area is your jerky is done. After doing this about 2-3 times you have recouped your initial expense on buying the dehydrator.  My sauce that I use is a mixture of Liquid smoke and soy sauce. here is a link to a new version of what I use... shoot I might go ahead and get a new one at these prices. http://www.amazon.com/Ronco-FD1005WHGEN-5-Tray-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B000G20TCQ/ref=sr_1_4/104-9562139-4506351?ie=UTF8&m=A1VC38T7YXB528&s=home-garden&qid=1176366816&sr=1-4

Thanks for all the great suggestions guys.  I'll stop by and look for the brands you suggested. My father used to make awesome homemade jerky, but he's been sick and currently in an Assisted Living facility while my sister finishes renovations on her home to make room for him.   He will be moving in with her next month, and I've already told him to get ready to start making jerky again!!!!!   Nothing beats the homemade kind.   I'm not sure what he uses for a marinade, but it sure hits the spot - and, is very tender. It's great to be back on regular foods.......   Now I just need to figure out how to shop for ONE with my tiny pouch.   Food is going rotten before I can eat it.  I've NEVER had that problem before!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chuck

well do share your dads recipe when you can talk him out of it.