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Default jerky - best cut of beef to use


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>>I made jerky for the first time a few days ago. I used sirloin tip
>> and was generally happy with the results, but it was a bit too dry and
>> tough. Are there any other cuts of meat that would produce a more
>> moist and tender jerky?
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>> Also, the meat was cut with the grain on my slicer at a 1/4 inch
>> thick. Rather than cutting it into smaller strips, I left it in larger
>> sheets, probably a good six inches across. Is it better to cut it
>> into more narrow strips?

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> London Broil is round steak


London broil is a dish, not a cut. The best meat for jerky IMO is flank
steak, which also makes great london broil.

-John O