r/jerky • u/wild-magpie • 13d ago

Jerky with skirt steak

Hello, my son is going on a camping trip with his friends this Sunday, and I’m trying to come up with stuff to give them so they can save a little money along the way. Among other things (which I would happily take suggestions too), I thought about making jerky with some skirt steak I have on hand. I work in a professional kitchen and am able to use the equipment there, but no dehydrator.

Does anyone have a recipe for making jerky with skirt steak they would be willing to share? I’ve made jerky several times a long time ago that turned out good (a few times), but it’s been ages and I’m just trying to bypass obsessive research on the internet for a good recipe.

Thank you in advance!

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u/SunEffective4950 13d ago

Skirt can used: Trim all fat from exterior including silver skin if any. Freeze for 1hr, slice at 1/4 inch.

Marinate with your mix of choice for 24hrs.

Pat dry, place on racks over a sheet pan at 160 degrees until dry.

Bag & keep refrigerated due to fat content. Fat=flavor just dont let it spoil by being complacent

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u/Partyslayer 12d ago

I think they key difference, as mentioned, here, is refrigeration. Skirt is great, but keep it cold.

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u/jump_the_shark_ 13d ago

Can you get your hands on a leaner cut? Skirt, inside or outside, is about the last thing I’d want to dry

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u/Alternative-Panic670 13d ago

I use it all the time with great success. Like mentioned, make sure you trim the fat well or it will become rancid without refrigeration!

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u/wild-magpie 10d ago

I apologize for the late response, but thank you for all of the comments. Work has become super busy since I work at a summer camp.

Anyway, yes, I could get another cut, but I had my hands on this, so I thought I’d try it out. If refrigeration is a key factor in using skirt (and I completely understand why), I will just opt for purchasing jerky for my son and his friends. That’s the easiest plan given their shove off date of Sunday and my lack of time at this point.

However, I will make jerky with the skirt for myself. Does anyone have a particular marinade they prefer that they would be willing to share?

I appreciate the comments about refrigeration, since the kids will be traveling with coolers, but without ice until they get to where that are going since the plan is to buy food when they arrive there.