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I’ve always been obsessed by beef jerky. (Elizabeth Hurley)
Do you know that if you had told me yesterday that I would have anything in common with Elizabeth Hurley, I would have laughed at you. And, then I find that, like me, she has always been a little obsessed by beef jerky.
I’m not talking that processed stuff filled with preservatives and artificial colouring and a shelf life of a million years that you see at petrol (gas) stations. Rather, I’m talking about the jerky of old – pasture raised, ‘happy’ meat, free of any preservatives or nasties that has been naturally cured.
I’m kind of building up to trying my hand at making it…
According to the good people at Wikipedia, jerky can be defined as ‘lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient moisture has been removed.’ So – it’s pretty healthy, given the protein level. But, it possibly should be given a wide berth if you have a problem with salt. I don’t. Have a problem with salt, that is. I also don’t have a dehydrator. Which is why I haven’t tried making my own yet.
Anyhoo – until I get around to making my very own jerky, I have found the next best thing. Griffin Jerky. Made right here, in New South Wales, Australia.
A relatively new operation, Griffin Jerky was started in July of last year by Brent Griffin. Apparently, he and his girlfriend were on a bit of a road trip in the States. They stopped off at a farm in Colorado and tried some homemade Buffallo Jerky. Brent was inspired – and, he decided to give making his own a red-hot go when he arrived home. So glad he did.
Brent’s jerky is made from sustainably raised animals – all grass fed, pasture raised, hormone & antibiotic free. His product is all gluten free and has no preservatives, added nitrites or nitrates, definitely no MSG. It’s made in small batches with all natural fresh ingredients. And, best of all, it tastes great! Really great.
If you live in Australia, you can order your Griffin Jerky online (here). It comes in a number of flavours and you can even get a nightshade-free version (that’d be the Classic’ – my favourite!). I’m warning you now – it’s very more-ish!
ANF said:
What are you going to be into next!
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This Sydney Life said:
I haven’t decided yet! You’ll probably be one of the first to know… 🙂
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David Bonnell said:
When you’re serious about your diet something like this is great to cure some munchies – no gluten, no trans fats, no dairy, no worries
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This Sydney Life said:
You’re funny!
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EverydaySparks said:
You and Liz can have the jerky, TSL (although I love the business back-story)…but that dehydrator looks fantastic! The fruit in the picture is more my scene than pieces of buffalo, but that just proves what a great multi-purpose investment a dehydrator would be. A must-have for the kitchen, *cough* LM *cough*, I say. 😉
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This Sydney Life said:
Sparks – we could make like Pete Evans and activate our almonds, too!
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twoblackdoggies said:
Hmmm…I’m definitely not vegetarian but I really don’t know if I could eat jerky, the unpleasant memory of my grandfather feeding it to us as kids still sticks and I know I shouldn’t but I can’t help but think jerky = schmackos 🙂
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This Sydney Life said:
Ha! I hadn’t thought of the similarity to Schmackos! Too funny!
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twoblackdoggies said:
For me, everything seems to relate to dogs or doggy things lately, crazy dog lady that I am 🙂
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doublewhirler said:
We LOVE beef jerky (and ditto your comment about having anything in common with Liz Hurley). When I was thirteen, my family took the obligatory “trip Out West” driving across America and it was a food I came to associate with driving across the plains and through the Rockies into the heart of cowboy country. I kinda imagined myself snacking on it along with the cowboys as they were out riding fences or rounding up doggies. It’s been my go to food for road trips ever since. Great post!
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This Sydney Life said:
Bless your cotton socks!
I’d love to do a road trip through Cowboy country…
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