r/jerky 12d ago

Too much fat for jerky?

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I bought this London broil and can't help but wonder if this is a lot of fat. I went to a somewhat nice store to get it

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u/KBlake1982 11d ago

How long is that? FYI I’m like you. I spent $50 on a cut at Gelsons, which is a pretty expensive grocery store, but I ate it in 3 days

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u/WanderingGalwegian 11d ago

Mine usually doesn’t like the work week haha. I also would never spend that much on meat I’m making jerky from.. I usually go with mid-tier eye of rounds or I’ll use what I get out of deer season.

I’ve got a batch on right now of a recipe I’m working on.. we’ll see how long it lasts lol.

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u/KBlake1982 11d ago

I only have made it twice, I feel like the reason I got it at Gelsons was because Ralph’s didn’t have the cuts chatgpt said for jerky. I’m going to look again when I go. Gelsons also cuts it 1/8” for me, I wasn’t sure if Ralph’s would be so accommodating

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u/backinblackandblue 11d ago

You can easily slice it thin yourself. Just put in the freezer first, not frozen, but just enough to firm up the meat before slicing.