Hi Mountain Jerky Mix Question
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From: Kurt in Memphis
12-Sep-10
I just made a batch of 3 lbs of deer meat mixed with hi Mountain Original mix. I told my brother in law and he said he tried it once and it was bland. Anyone else ever used it, and what did you think? I may take half of the meat and add some worchester sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and cayenne pepper. The other half I will leave as prepared to see how it turns out.
I followed the instructions exactly, even used an accurate scale to weigh the meat, my BIL said he wasn't sure if he did....probably not.
I just don't want to make a big batch of jerky with marginal results. I usually make my own mix, just thought I would try a commercially made mix because I thought I had read positive reviews on Hi Mountain.
Thanks
From: Stekewood
12-Sep-10
If you followed the instructions closely, and don't overcook it, it will be some of the best jerky you'll ever taste.
From: elkoholic
12-Sep-10
It is all I use. Make sure to cover it well. I lay it in a baking sheet, shake over one side, flip it and do the other then put it in a bowl with lid. The longer you leave it in the fridge (48 to 72 hours max) the stronger it is. I leave it for 48 myself. 180-200 degrees and 3 hours and it is great every time. Don't over cook. Check after 2 hours about every 15 minutes to remove the smaller pieces thaat get done sooner. I use apple chips in my smoker and that gives it a little sweet coating. Have fun!
From: Bowme2
12-Sep-10
X2 what Stekewood said.
From: Kurt in Memphis
12-Sep-10
Great, thanks for the fast replies, I'm going to leave it just the way it is and not mess with it. I did follow the instructions very closely. I'll be letting sit in the fridge for about 48 hours then onto the dehydrator.
I figure I will have some more meat for jerky in about 2 weeks, once the season opens!
Kurt
From: itshot
12-Sep-10
are you making ground meat jerky with dry mix or sliced meat and wet marinade?
the only bland ones I've tasted are the dry mixes used for ground meat, never had Hi Mountain though
a friend of mine always makes half the batch of sliced jerky with steak sauce or a store brand beef marinade instead of water
it comes out strong but you just can't put it down, try it out sometime
good luck, let us know how it goes
From: deerspy
12-Sep-10
That's all I use. I like the Cajun the best. I mix it, put it in the refrigerator over night then put it in the dehydrator for about 6 hours. No set time I just check it went I get at about 5.5 hrs.
From: Bowfreak
12-Sep-10
I use the same stuff and as long as you follow the directions it is the berries. It is actually worse if you get too much of the cure or the spices in the meat. You can't even choke it down like that.
My favorite is garlic and cracked pepper.
From: Kurt in Memphis
12-Sep-10
I'm using sliced meat, not ground. Now I'm looking forward to the results. I'll be sure to post my opinion once I try some.
Kurt
From: KSdeerhntr
12-Sep-10
It is the only stuff i use for jerky,started out using it for all my ducks and geese i shot,just ground them up into burger and mixed with hi mountain season.I never would have guessed that you could ever make duck and geese taste good but i would give the jerky to everyone in my family and they were floored when i told them what it was!Its some good stuff for deer,my favorite is sweet&spicy.
From: Coach
13-Sep-10
I've had great results using Hi-Mountain. Hickory and cracked pepper are my favorites.
From: peteymit
13-Sep-10
KS - Would you mind sharing your process for the ducks and geese?
From: StrutNut
13-Sep-10
I use it for geese as well but I don't grind them. I cut them thin shot ways across the breast. If you cut long ways the meat grain is not right and they just fall apart. Follow the instructions, fantastic jerky. I mix them up, leave them sit overnight and then use both my smoker and the oven. The smoker takes longer but taste better. The oven is faster and does taste good but not as good as the smoker. I use drying racks in the oven and just put them on baking sheets. Better air circulation around the meat.
From: peteymit
13-Sep-10
I do like the texture of jerky when it's stripped out instead of grinded, but I feel better about the curing process when it's all ground together. I can't explain why, though.
From: KSdeerhntr
13-Sep-10
peteymit i like to grind mine up because i used to go hunting every weekend both days and my buddies would always give me all the birds so i ended up with a lot of freakn waterfowl!It just really made the process a lot quicker,plus it made for softer jerky for the people that didnt like the tuff stuff.I would grind mine up right into 2# burger game bags from cabelas and freeze it,then when i wanted to make a batch i would thaw some out,mix with the hi mt and use a jerky shooter right onto dehydrator trays and run at 155 deg for 7 to 8 hours.My dehydrator will do 2# of meat at a time(thus the 2# bags).Quick and easy and gone as fast as i can make it!
From: LastCall
13-Sep-10
Great results with the ground. pepper and original are by far our favorites, also we only add 1/3 of the salt cure when making batch.
From: Hillcapper
14-Sep-10
I use original and hickory with great results. I do mine on my smoker and use just a little wood to give some smoke flavor.
From: Kurt in Memphis
14-Sep-10
I made my batch exactly as the directions called for in a dehydrator. Overall I like the flavor a lot. A bit salty, but still has a nice jerky flavor. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a solid 8. The ease of use is convenient, and it is a good product. I may try a sweeter version, and I would definitely recommend Hi Mountain.
My personal version (which I have no exact recipe) is just a concoction of Worcester sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, A-1 Steak Sauce and garlic powder. My version, since it is in a liquid, takes twice as long to dehydrate, but is very tasty. The Hi Mountain version only took 6 hours to achieve the perfect, leathery texture I like.
Thanks, and good luck with your jerky making!
From: arrowsenfoam
15-Sep-10
I just did 26 pounds of last years leftover ground meat. Hi Mountain is all I use. Many people love the jerky, no complaints yet. I use the "Jerky Shooter" kit so it lays the strips out to the proper width. I also use a dehydrator.
Inferno, Teriyaki, and the black pepper are the favorites so far.
From: Driver
15-Sep-10
I've tried all their blends and I now mix half pepper blend and half original. I only use ground venison and a jerky shooter.
From: hoytshooter
15-Sep-10
i to cut the cure down but also add southwest seasoning to it and for my friends who like it hot i put the hottest peppers i can get into it.
From: 2Rocky
15-Sep-10
I've only made the ground jerky and I experimented with the original, Garlic, and Mesquite. The Garlic with some extra ground pepper, and some A1 was the best. The hot pepper is very hot unless you are cajun or a Texas Chili Connisseur.
Definately don't over do the cure...It gets really salty if you do.
My main problem has been I get it too dry and brittle.
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From: GhostBird
07-Aug-19
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From: timex
07-Aug-19
do yourself's a favor & just give this recipe a try I think you'll be impressed. I usually do 2 flat peices from a deer ham & slice 1/4 thick lengthways with the grain. in a gallon Ziploc put 1/2 cup Morton tender quick & 2 cups water & 1/2 cup brown sugar & sliced venison remove all air & refrigerate overnight then rince meat thouroly then in same bag put 1 cup brown sugar & 1 to 3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper I prefer 3 but I like pepper & add meat & mix thouroly & again remove all air & back in fridge overnight then smoke. I prefer lump coal & maskeet & be careful not to over cook 200 degrees for 2 to 3 hours depends on atmospheric conditions. sometimes simple is better lots of folks say my jerky is the best they've ever had & always offer to pay for it if I'd do that
From: Southern draw
07-Aug-19
Ghost Bird x2
From: midwest
07-Aug-19
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From: Paul@thefort
07-Aug-19
Goose jerky and then I add some Teriyaki for more flavor but try not to over power the natural flavor of the meat.
Goose jerky and then I add some Teriyaki for more flavor but try not to over power the natural flavor of the meat.
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07-Aug-19
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From: PAbowhunter1064
07-Aug-19
Lmao, midwest!!! I was gonna recommend a little salt peter!! :)
From: t-roy
07-Aug-19
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From: Bow Crazy
07-Aug-19
Yes, I agree with bland. We here in Wisconsin like it with more of punch than the recipe calls for. Everyone tastes are different I guess, but if you are from Wisconsin or Minnesota I think you will find it bland. We spice ours up with some finely ground hot peppers we grow in our garden, habaneros work awesome if you like it hot. If you are using the pepper mix, add more pepper, etc. BC
From: comp1cam
07-Aug-19
Hi country is different than hi mountain. I think Paul's picture of hi country from Lincoln Montana is much better than hi mountain you buy at cabelas. That is my recollection anyway! Enjoy either one though!
From: plenty coups
08-Aug-19
Hi Mountain and Hi Country are all I use. I grind my jerky meat because I like it easier to chew. dry it in the oven and keep an eye on it so it doesn't get too dry and you should have some darn good jerky. I like the original mix(es) the best.
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From: Inshart
06-Feb-20
What the hell is going on with this thread - thought it was about jerky seasoning?
From: White Falcon
06-Feb-20
Haven't tried it. I have been using this for years.
From: wytex
06-Feb-20
If you leave it to cure longer than 24 hrs it will be salty. Depending on thickness of the meat you can get away with several fewer hours.
From: Nick Muche
06-Feb-20
I usually always add additional spices to the jerky and sausage I make. When a package says Spicy or Hot, they don't mean that, so I add my own heat and it ends up hot!
From: Birddog75
09-Feb-20
Switched from hi mountain jerky mix to lem jerky mixes several years ago. Imo better flavor, my family prefers the mesquite. Always use ground venison, letting it marinate overnight, then jerky gun in a dehydrator 4 to 6 hrs at 160 degrees.
From: wooddamon1
09-Feb-20
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From: plenty coups
10-Feb-20
Hi Mountain and Hi Country are my favorites.
From: 35-Acre
10-Feb-20
MY TIP FOR JERKY AND SAUSAGE MAKING: (Well, I heard or read it along the way somewhere and I've used to successfully and saved myself from both bland and WAY TOO SALTY versions of cured meat.)
This works better for ground but it can also work for whole muscle meat as well.
Once you mix or cure everything, take a small piece (size of a quarter and cook it in a frying pan. It cooks quick. Then taste it. This will give you some idea of flavor before you finalize the batch. I do this with my snack sticks and jerky both. Like I said, it's saved me once or twice.
From: ELKMAN
12-Feb-20
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From: Ok...Russ
12-Feb-20
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Prefer Hi-Country over Hi-Mountain. Lest we not forget the good folks at Old Plantation Seasoning who provide the AC Leggs brand which is fantastic! HUGE selection and I really like their Hot Link seasoning. Also use some personal recipes but much easier to buy from one of these and adjust accordingly to your taste preference.
From: Dishtech61
09-Sep-24
I have used Hi-Mountain for 20 plus years. Been perfect.. Like the Crack Garlic and pepper summer sausage and jerky mix. BUT 2 years ago.. I made 2 -30 lbs mixes of Deer Summer Sausage, and it was very BLAND ! They changed the Seasoning or something.. Tryed it last year and same.. JUST A WASTE of time , money, deer hunt, and money for pork and 30 lb kit ! NEVER WILL USE AGAIN>> I called Hi- Mountain. and told them about it. and they tried too blame me,!! I said I make this every year and for other for 20 plus years. make whole batch at a time,, nothing changed here.. They still said they never changed anything. I told them the seasoning company , where you get it from changed something... I have like 8 new boxes of mix to through in trash now... ANDYONE know of another brand that is good ? Thanks
From: butcherboy
10-Sep-24
AC Leggs.
From: btnbuck
10-Sep-24
Like some others I prefer High Country over the High Mountain. Mostly because the latter was just too salty. I even reduced the salt that the recipe recommended to add with the high mountain stuff.
As to the heat factor of the mixes, I add my own pepper spices that I grow in my garden. Red hot Chili peppers, Long Red Cayenne, Red and Yellow Habanero, and I just mix the Ghost/Scorpian and Reaper peppers together. With the last ones be careful... It only takes about 1 teaspoon per 5-6lb. batch.
Black pepper and the chilli pepper gives the jerky an initial heat then the habaneros carry the heat past there. I also like to add half a cup of honey or maple syrup to the mix to sweeten a batch up a little.
From: Basil
10-Sep-24
I’ve had great luck with it on venison & waterfowl. Goose jerky is the only way I enjoy eating goose. Simple & consistent
From: bowhunter24
10-Sep-24
One more option, way back when I bought a jerky shooter, dehydrator and nesco seasoning at walmart. I have upgraded to a cabelas jerky blaster and a better dehydrator, but I still buy online from nesco. They have lot's of flavors. Sometimes I will add some slap yo' mamma cajun seasoning for more heat. Makes me hungry!
From: WYOelker
10-Sep-24
Hi mountain is all I use... Of course I can see the companies front door from my work and when i need anything I just stop by the business. Great people work there and they are super nice and friendly. If I am making a big batch, I always add about 20% to the seasoning and then smoke it then dry it. So making 10 pounds jerky I mix for 12... Smaller batches I don't but I feel the higher up in pounds of meat I get the less flavor it has. Small batch is fine but 10-20 pounds at a time I add a little extra.
ONly issue I have had was over smoking when I forgot my timer. That was nasty.
From: Bghunter00
13-Sep-24
Give this a try, delicious!
From: BOHUNTER09
18-Sep-24
I was cleaning out my deep freeze preparing for hunting season. Found several packages of wild turkey. Made my first batch of turkey jerky using Backwoods teriyaki mix. Turned out excellent with the jerky shooter
From: wytex
18-Sep-24
The longer you let it cure the saltier it gets. Cut down the time curing in the frig and your jerky will not be as salty.
