bjorn2fish

Thanks for that. Found 1 on ebay looks almost identical. Eurochef 7 trays 40bux delivered. Can't wait to try making some jerkey next week.

Nice one! I reckon there would be heaps of them out there. Now that I've seen what they are, I'm guessing they are just a heating element with a fan that blows the hot air around the vented trays. There are some deluxe models out there, I think they are maybe constructed of a longer lasting metal case with stainless wire trays. They seems to be the Rolls Royce models.

As a massive jerky fan, I have been contemplating purchasing a dehydrator for a while. I know you can do jerky in a very slow oven for an extended length of time, but the dehydrator option seems the go. In the interim, I purchase my weekly fix from Barossa Fine Foods.

While researching dehydrators, I found this:

 

http://www.eziconcepts.com.au/Recipes/EziDri/Jerky.aspx

 

Hope this may be helpful.

 

Cheers

af

Thanks AF, a few ingredients I haven't tried in there and couple of different styles I might try.

 

I recently purchased a dehydrator to play around with. I just like making stuff myself, jerky and dried fruit sounded like something interesting to try out.

 

My first couple of batches of jerky turned out bloody delicious with the approval of my mate who is a regular jerky eater. I've only made a bbq flavoured marinade, then the same with a bit of chili.

 

Does anyone have a go to recipe or holy grail jerky recipe that they are willing to share?

Geez I haven't Even had a chance to try it...... Some mate       

 

It doesn't last long enough to make it to ya, bloody Kenny ate half my last batch 

I use half soy sauce and half Worcestershire sauce then add a heap of chilli, garlic and any other herbs and spices feel like at the time. Let if sit in the fridge for 24hrs or so (not too long though). It generally takes 4-6hrs to dehydrate depending on the thickness of the meat. Make sure you use meat with as little fat as possible, i tend to use a top side roast but have also used roo and venison.   

Cheers stormboy, Pretty much the recipe I've been going by, also found out about top side being a nice cut. I bought some from the Central Markets in town for the last batch and it was perfect, good price too.

I found the secret to slicing it thin was to chuck it in the freezer for a short time just until it froze enough to toughen it up. This made life so much easier.

I've also heard when marinading that if you vacuum seal a bag or take as much of the air out of the marinade container or bag it will marinade a lot quicker. I've done that but still left it for 24 hours, damn tasty stuff!

This is the one I got from Harris Scarfes. Seems to do a good job.

Edit: Just found a link to it. I got mine for about $50.00 I reckon. http://www.harrisscarfe.com.au/electrical-appliances/kitchen-appliances/steamers-%26-dehydraters/kitchen-couture-digital-food-dehydrator/p/514037

I did exactly that Doobie. I got a dehydrator from Harris Scarfes when it was on special, it definitely does the job.

Searched around the net for recipes and mixed up my marinade based on those and what I had in the fridge and cupboards. So far so good!

If I manage a 'holy grail' jerky I'll let you know

I recently purchased a dehydrator to play around with. I just like making stuff myself, jerky and dried fruit sounded like something interesting to try out.

My first couple of batches of jerky turned out bloody delicious with the approval of my mate who is a regular jerky eater. I've only made a bbq flavoured marinade, then the same with a bit of chili.

Does anyone have a go to recipe or holy grail jerky recipe that they are willing to share?

I hope you don't need to use it but better to have it as a bit of extra security if something does happen. Not a bad idea at all!

Good luck Christening the Strike Hook gear tomorrow mate, I hope the fish are biting for you!

Get out chasing salmon and write up a report folks!!!

I just read the news that Alvey Reels Australia is closing down.

This is from the Alvey Reels Australia Facebook page...

To our wonderful customers over many, many years. It is with great sadness I have to announce that Alvey Reels Australia will be closing down.

Our manufacturing facility at Carole Park has served us well since 1978 but sales of our reels are now so low they can not generate the income required to keep the business going.

Our loyal and skilled staff have kept the quality of our products very high and we are proud of this reputation as being the toughest reel on the market.

Thanks guys.

We went through just over 90kg of snags which was pretty good for this time of year.

We couldn't have done it without all the guys that helped out, it all went very smooth. It was a pleasure to be part of the crew

Some of you may know that the Onka Stompa BBQ crew were setup on Saturday at Mile End Bunnings to help raise funds for The Childhood Cancer Association.

Doobie, Dain, Jono, Nigel and myself were manning the BBQ and after a flat out day managed to raise an awesome $2,023.80 to add to the Onka Stompa kitty for the end of year comp.

The next BBQ will be in September!

Yep appears to work.

Just click "View Auto Saved Content" then click "Restore Content"

what does the last auto saved: 8.43.39 PM message mean in the left hand bottom corner in the reply box? It seams to update every 3 or 5 minutes so could it be saving what is being typed there?

Hey Samastini, if you click the "Last auto saved" text it gives a better explanation than I would have, I didn't realise it actually had the explanation until tonight.

"As you type, the text editor content is automatically saved so that if you had to reload this page you can restore what you've written so far."

Hopefully it actually does as it says and works properly, I've never tested it. Time to test

Far out Poppa, I'm glad you're ok. I hope it gets figured out soon so you can get back out fishing asap.

Where are all the die hard winter weather fishos hiding out?

I must admit it's been a hard year to get out among the freezing cold temperatures and wet a line for me, there doesn't seem to be as much time as there used to be and it's so warm inside at home drinking beer

The salmon are getting caught so it's time to start the Strike Hook 2017 Salmon Comp!!!

SPOTTERS is on board once again offering an awesome prize pack including: Spotters cap, sun shade, sunglasses strap and a pair of awesome SPOTTERS FURY (Gloss Black) with Halide lens.

Please check out www.spotters.com.au for the full range of SPOTTERS sunglasses and their cool merchandise.

Just write up a salmon report during July and August to be entered into the comp. Put lots of details in the write up and get us excited about your salmon chasing adventures.

The competition starts July 1st 2017 and end on August 31st 2017.

At the end of August the mods will select the best salmon report and a winner will be announced.

Please note this comp is only open to fishos in SA.

Get out chasing those salmon and write up your reports! Good Luck!

Nicely done! Good to hear the worms are out and about even better that George paid a visit.

Well the April/May Fishing Report Comp sponsored by Adore Tackle has run it's course. We thank everyone for the great reports posted during this period and look forward to seeing more in the coming months possibly more aimed at salmon fishing 

A big thanks to Adore Tackle for sponsoring the competition with the cool Balzer Alegra Air 3300 RD Reel. You can check out the Adore Tackle website to have a good look at all of their rods, reel, lures and tackle at www.adoretackle.com.au

Now the winner....

KIDNEY SLAPPER with his report ANOTHER DAY AT WORK a work day that we all wish for. Onya mate, a couple of good reports coming through from you and also the rest of the guys that are braving the cold at the moment.

Until next comp, tight lines!!!

Haha that would have been funny. Glad you caught a few fish

The Adore Tackle Report Comp is coming to and end soon so get your reports in!!!

Check out the Salmon Run Sale on now at Adore Tackle - http://adoretackle.com/ 

How did you go Bjorn? Did ya get amongst them

Got into about as many as you did     

Good to hear there's lots of fishing going on even though the water is getting a little cooler.

My plan is to head out local Sunday morning for some squid and see what else may be lurking around that may take some lures.

It looks like this morning wouldn't have been bad, the rain seemed to hit during the night, no sign of rain or the wind picking up at all here.

Who's getting out for a flick over the weekend and what are you planning on chasing?

It looks like Sunday may be the better day weather wise with some rain forecast on Saturday morning. Also looks like winds will be picking up late morning on the Saturday.

Get out there and have a crack I say and don't forget to write up a report.

Nicely done Panga. Mr Angry is a beast!

Thanks for the offer Flukey. I need to get my own anyway, I could use it for garden tidy ups often.

Definitely on the lookout Panga. Will probably get one soon.

I ended up just doing the softer fish with little to no bones and will save the larger frames, heads etc for when I get a mulcher.