508382 Fri Apr 11 10:26:27 -0700 2008 16 5 Texas 0 3584355 I know there have been similar threads, but . . . I wanted to start my own! Does anybody know where to get Beef Jerky made from Kobe Beef? How much does it cost and if you've had it, is it worth it? I'm headed to Austin in a few hours - where can I find some great, custom jerky? I love beef jerky and I've had a little venison jerky here and there. What other meats make great jerkies and where can I find them? Elk, turkey, pork, rattlesnake, fish (a Vietnamese buddy eats a traditional fish jerky [if memory serves]). Any other jerky ideas? Thanks! Fri Apr 11 10:26:27 -0700 2008 69838 Epicurious Esquire 1 3584386 Well, my reply has nothing to do with Texas so accept my apologies in advance. Meadow Farms Smoked Meats in Bishop, CA (heart of the Eastern Sierras; a really beautiful spot) makes and ships all manner of really wonderful jerkies. I used to drive through there a few times a year and I would ALWAYS make a Meadow Farms hit on the way up and back. Check 'em out here: http://www.smokedmeats.com/info.html Again, apologies for the non-TX reference. Fri Apr 11 10:31:30 -0700 2008 3584355 98169 jackmack65 1 3584765 Tell us if you find Kobe jerky. With regular beef jerky running around 25 bucks a LB. I would love to see how much Kobe would be per LB. Try calling Woody's Smokehouse in Centerville Tx, they have the largest selection of Jerky I've seen and maybe they can do a custom order. Fri Apr 11 11:54:08 -0700 2008 3584355 162018 fishfry 2 3585062 You have got to go to Woody's. The jerky variety will blow your mind. Turkey jerky is really good, too. Also Buffalo. Fri Apr 11 12:57:24 -0700 2008 3584765 80937 danhole 1 3584861 My favorite beef jerkey comes from a little store in the middle of Michigan. http://www.dublinstore.com/ they have venison, buffalo, elk, and pheasant, just to name a few. and they ship. Fri Apr 11 12:18:04 -0700 2008 3584355 158491 planojim 1 3585105 There is a place south west of Houston off HWY 59 towards Victoria (in El Campo) called Prasek's. They have excellent jerky and tons of dried sausages, plus smoked everything. It is by far the most amazing smokehouse I've ever seen. Its a bit out of the way, but if you ever find yourself down that way, its certainly worth the trip. Fri Apr 11 13:07:34 -0700 2008 3584355 159803 sike101 1 3585292 Used to eat squid "jerky" (saki ika) in Japanese beer bars. Dried squid cut up in thin strips, nice chewy texture, sometimes dipped in mayo. Saw it Shop Minoya and the defunct Nanami, pretty sure the big Korean markets carry it, too [DFW]. Tastes better than it sounds, and it does go well with beer. Fri Apr 11 13:50:09 -0700 2008 3584355 86408 healthyscratch 2 3585509 Call me strange, but that sounds delicious! Fri Apr 11 14:34:42 -0700 2008 3585292 69838 Epicurious Esquire 2 3587996 Sake Ika! They also sell it at Central Market. The spicy is the best. Sat Apr 12 15:24:01 -0700 2008 3585292 71196 dalaimama 1 3585622 Can someone explain just what beef jerky is ? Thanks in advance . Fri Apr 11 15:03:58 -0700 2008 3584355 80122 pinotho 2 3585738 The word "jerky" comes from the official Inca language of Quechua. The Inca word is "charqui", which is jerky made from horsemeat. Basically, jerky is a strip of meat that has been marinated in a salty, sweet or spicy marinade and then dried at low heat. Yum! Fri Apr 11 15:38:50 -0700 2008 3585622 69838 Epicurious Esquire 3 3585814 thank you ,EE , 'tis appreciated.......... Fri Apr 11 16:03:41 -0700 2008 3585738 80122 pinotho 4 3587025 It is also low fat, high protein, but you have to watch the sodium on some kinds. It is delicious! I like the more tender cuts. Sat Apr 12 08:01:49 -0700 2008 3585814 80937 danhole 1 3587891 I may be wrong, but Kobe beef is so marbled with fat I don't think you could make jerkey with it. Jerkey must be made with meat that has a low fat content. Sat Apr 12 14:33:03 -0700 2008 3584355 183005 horseshoe 2 3590671 I know that there is Beef Jerky made from Kobe Beef, but I've never seen it. The GM of Tei Tei (I think it's spelled Takyua) told me they used to carry it on their bar menu, but that they don't anymore. I'm desparate to find some! Sun Apr 13 16:34:33 -0700 2008 3587891 69838 Epicurious Esquire 1 3592360 You can easily make wonderful jerky at home. Recipes abound online, and it takes 4 lbs of raw meat to make one pound of jerky. Mon Apr 14 08:50:28 -0700 2008 3584355 177658 kingofkings 2 3593334 king, Do you have a recipe that you have tried? Mon Apr 14 13:05:27 -0700 2008 3592360 147713 speyerer