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Smart · 12-24-2017, 01:14 PM

Been asked for my easy recipe several times the past two weeks and realized I didn't have a thread in the recipe section I can tell folks to reference. Evidently I have it placed in the middle of several threads on the ATC and its hard to locate.

Snakelover made a quick and easy reference in an image after I shared it with him so I'm just going to post it here and add some pics. It's been a good recipe me through the years plus it is easy and fairly cheap. Enjoy!

Note...you can mix and match what you want for the Allegro bottle flavors. I like the Hickory so I do 3 and 1 Some folks have added a 5th bottle too to make it a little "richer/hotter" in flavor and do 3 Hickory and 2 Hot n Spicy

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dc1986 · 12-24-2017, 01:21 PM

Looks great!

2good2Btru · 12-24-2017, 01:25 PM

Looks finger licking good. Thanks for sharing

Trailerman3 · 12-24-2017, 01:26 PM

Looks good.

oktx · 12-24-2017, 01:33 PM

I made made my best batch yesterday. I have the same Walmart dehydrator and I have been over drying it. I have always set it on 155 and went for about 8 hours. My daughter told me to pull it after 5 and it was perfect. I used the Eastman Walmart jerky seasoning and a little of the Aleggro Flavorizer/Tenderizer just because it was already open, then just sprinkled on the red pepper flakes.

Smart · 12-24-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oktx

I made made my best batch yesterday. I have the same Walmart dehydrator and I have been over drying it. I have always set it on 155 and went for about 8 hours. My daughter told me to pull it after 5 and it was perfect. I used the Eastman Walmart jerky seasoning and a little of the Aleggro Flavorizer/Tenderizer just because it was already open, then just sprinkled on the red pepper flakes.

Hey Hey....that is a Cabela's bought dehydrator....(also available at Walmart)..

EliteDriver · 12-24-2017, 01:40 PM

I just marinated 10#s this past week. 3 hot n spcy and 2:hickory... dusted some with Cayenne and others with red pepper flakes....awesome!!!

oktx · 12-24-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

Hey Hey....that is a Cabela's bought dehydrator....(also available at Walmart)..

DFA · 12-24-2017, 11:10 PM

I have been making this jerky the past couple of years and I love it and so does everyone I break down and give a little to haha. Seriously, I think it is the best jerky I have had. Going out this next weekend to get some more jerky meat.

MilMan · 12-24-2017, 11:11 PM

That looks awesome!

Smart · 12-25-2017, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DFA

I have been making this jerky the past couple of years and I love it and so does everyone I break down and give a little to haha. Seriously, I think it is the best jerky I have had. Going out this next weekend to get some more jerky meat.

good deal...

RascalArms · 12-25-2017, 03:07 PM

I’ve been making a close version of this jerky for years. Allegro is good stuff that’s fo sho!

BigCohiba · 12-25-2017, 10:51 PM

Allegro is some great stuff. I have made jerky with straight hot and spicy and also teriyaki. Always turns out great. Vacuum seal and freeze mine in 8 oz or so packages. I will be trying this blended recipe very soon. Never thought to mix flavors ...

Wood Man · 12-29-2017, 12:29 PM

That's pretty much how I do mine. 20lbs of finished jerky does not last long.
Once my wife took 10lbs to school and gave it away to several teachers. Since then I get calls every year with folks wanting me to make it for them.

Brad96 · 01-03-2018, 05:20 PM

Where do you find the Allegro marinades? I found Hot & Spicy at Walmart.com, with free in-store pickup. I've made 2 batches with that, and like it. But, I would like to try Hickory Smoke and other flavors. Preferably without paying for shipping, because I'm cheap.

Smart · 01-03-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad96

Where do you find the Allegro marinades? I found Hot & Spicy at Walmart.com, with free in-store pickup. I've made 2 batches with that, and like it. But, I would like to try Hickory Smoke and other flavors. Preferably without paying for shipping, because I'm cheap.

I buy it at my local Walmart in store...same aisle as ketchup......and at Kroger. Never had a problem finding it, GameTamer or HotNSpicy.

Smart · 01-03-2018, 09:05 PM

Here it is at Walmart

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Allegro-H...Fl-Oz/10322134

Brad96 · 01-04-2018, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the replies. I found it at Walmart.com, but the website says it's not available at any stores within 50 miles of me.

I'll have to try looking for it on the shelf. Maybe the website is wrong. We also shop at Kroger quite a bit, so I'll try there, too. Appreciate the suggestions.

Chief Big Toe · 01-04-2018, 08:43 AM

Smart
You make it look so good, I have to now go out and buy a dehydrates and try to make some

JustinJ · 01-24-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad96

Thanks for the replies. I found it at Walmart.com, but the website says it's not available at any stores within 50 miles of me.

I'll have to try looking for it on the shelf. Maybe the website is wrong. We also shop at Kroger quite a bit, so I'll try there, too. Appreciate the suggestions.

I got it from the way mart off Custer in Mckinney.

Got it marinating over night. Will throw it on the dehydrator tomorrow

Backwoods101 · 03-05-2018, 02:53 PM

This stuff is great! I have to hide it from the kids or it will be gone in 24 hours.

mscott79 · 03-08-2018, 02:22 PM

Looks great. Can’t wait to try making some.

Poolman2001 · 03-14-2018, 02:00 PM

looks great

dichthuatmid · 03-26-2018, 08:12 PM

ice food. I love it

Lowe · 03-26-2018, 08:30 PM

It was nice to meet you Sunday at the Lubbock Expo and enjoyed the visit. As we discussed I have used your jerky recipe for several years, simple to do and makes excellent jerkey!

Smart · 03-26-2018, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowe

It was nice to meet you Sunday at the Lubbock Expo and enjoyed the visit. As we discussed I have used your jerky recipe for several years, simple to do and makes excellent jerkey!

Same to you Lowe.....Enjoyed the conversation to help pass the time on a slow day with Tech in the Elite 8. Great meeting you.

texan4ut · 03-28-2018, 11:57 AM

Been using Allegro marinades for years. I have always used the teriyaki or the hot and spicy. I add a bottle of Colgins Hickory Liquid smoke as it is on 1.29 for the bottle to give it a smokey taste. I look in the bargain bin at Randalls and get some really good deals on meat I can use for jerky.

Smart · 03-28-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by texan4ut

Been using Allegro marinades for years. I have always used the teriyaki or the hot and spicy. I add a bottle of Colgins Hickory Liquid smoke as it is on 1.29 for the bottle to give it a smokey taste. I look in the bargain bin at Randalls and get some really good deals on meat I can use for jerky.

The Allegro hickory smoke adds a good smoke flavor

luv2hunt · 07-12-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

The Allegro hickory smoke adds a good smoke flavor

Have to say. I made some of this with Turkey and hog for our Colorado trip. It was a hit. Everybody loved it. I will not make jerky any other way from now on. It was easy also.

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patwilson · 07-29-2018, 10:53 PM

Tried this recipe over the weekend and I’d have to say it’s pretty awesome. Thx

trooperjd · 07-29-2018, 11:02 PM

Here’s a noobie question, what’s yalls favorite meat cut for this jerky. I’ve made jerky many times and always looking to improve, and this may be it.

BuckRage · 07-29-2018, 11:26 PM

bottom round or any other lean cut

J&M Hamilton10 · 08-01-2018, 01:14 PM

how long does it keep dehydrated?

patwilson · 08-01-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by J&M Hamilton10

how long does it keep dehydrated?

I seal pack (food saver) small portions and freeze it. Around my house it doesn’t last long enough to find out how long it will actually last....lol

Smart · 08-01-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by patwilson

I seal pack (food saver) small portions and freeze it. Around my house it doesn’t last long enough to find out how long it will actually last....lol

Same.

TX CHICKEN · 08-30-2018, 01:40 PM

HEB has the yellow coupons for $1off Allegro marinades through Sept 4.

zztex · 09-09-2018, 10:29 AM

Making some with last backstraps today. Time to kill some more deer

deerwatcher51 · 09-09-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zztex

Making some with last backstraps today. Time to kill some more deer

I make mine with backstrap also. I too am about out of last year's backstrap. I take between 10-15 deer per year (MLD) and usually give most of the meat away except for the backstraps.

kruppa24 · 09-09-2018, 10:49 AM

Looks good, thinking I should make up a batch

iammargarette · 09-10-2018, 12:04 AM

Oh wow, my Dad will love to try this recipe.

Smart · 10-30-2018, 10:16 PM

Bump for those asking....

BeetleGuy · 10-30-2018, 10:18 PM

I need to try this

Mexico · 10-30-2018, 10:26 PM

Man that does look awesome!

brianlg31 · 11-01-2018, 03:07 PM

I have a few tips to anyone trying this.

If buying a dehydrator, get as big of one as you can! I bought a $79 one from Academy. It works great, just not near big enough. It hasn’t been turned off for more than a couple of hours in the last 6 days.

I like the 1/8” thick stuff over the 1/4”, maybe in a smoke house it would be better.

Do not let anyone taste test before you are completely done! Yes it is that good. I had a few batches that were done before I could get home and bag them up. Between my son and Macies nurses, there wasn’t much to bag up when I did get home!

I had a few pieces of meat that got to small to slice evenly. I decided to put them in the marinade with the sliced stuff and grind it and make some jerky that way. I just filled the dehydrator with this stuff. I sure hope it turns out as good as the sliced, because it sure is easier to do!

Thanks for sharing this recipe Jason. Like I said everyone who will jerky that has walked through the door this week, has gone on and on about how good it is.

zztex · 12-01-2018, 08:33 PM

Gonna make some more tomorrow. Yum

iammargarette · 12-02-2018, 10:31 PM

Oh wow, that sure looks good. Now, I feel hungry in the middle of the night.

Lawhunter · 12-02-2018, 10:35 PM

I need to try this ASAP

Smart · 12-14-2018, 08:02 PM

Getting hard to find the Allegro HotNSpicy flavor so I am just replacing it with another hickory smoke one when I can't ....and adding a little more red pepper.

SJ Drifter · 12-16-2018, 09:40 AM

Have never tried to do this on my own. This looks great. Thanks Smart.

TexasLongball · 01-11-2019, 02:51 PM

Trying this tomorrow!

12-24-2017, 01:14 PM	#1
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Smart's Deer Jerky Been asked for my easy recipe several times the past two weeks and realized I didn't have a thread in the recipe section I can tell folks to reference. Evidently I have it placed in the middle of several threads on the ATC and its hard to locate. Snakelover made a quick and easy reference in an image after I shared it with him so I'm just going to post it here and add some pics. It's been a good recipe me through the years plus it is easy and fairly cheap. Enjoy! Note...you can mix and match what you want for the Allegro bottle flavors. I like the Hickory so I do 3 and 1 Some folks have added a 5th bottle too to make it a little "richer/hotter" in flavor and do 3 Hickory and 2 Hot n Spicy Some pics of the process.... Last edited by Smart; 12-24-2017 at 01:17 PM.

01-03-2018, 05:20 PM	#15
Brad96 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Normangee, TX & Tishomingo, OK	Where to buy Allegro marinade? Where do you find the Allegro marinades? I found Hot & Spicy at Walmart.com, with free in-store pickup. I've made 2 batches with that, and like it. But, I would like to try Hickory Smoke and other flavors. Preferably without paying for shipping, because I'm cheap.

01-04-2018, 08:32 AM	#18
Brad96 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Normangee, TX & Tishomingo, OK	Walmart/Kroger Thanks for the replies. I found it at Walmart.com, but the website says it's not available at any stores within 50 miles of me. I'll have to try looking for it on the shelf. Maybe the website is wrong. We also shop at Kroger quite a bit, so I'll try there, too. Appreciate the suggestions.

08-30-2018, 01:40 PM	#36
TX CHICKEN Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE TX, Nederland Hunt In: Karnes County, Jim Hogg and Duval County	HEB deal alert on Allegro HEB has the yellow coupons for $1off Allegro marinades through Sept 4. Attached Images

12-16-2018, 09:40 AM	#49
SJ Drifter Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas	Have never tried to do this on my own. This looks great. Thanks Smart. Last edited by SJ Drifter; 12-16-2018 at 09:41 AM. Reason: .

12-24-2017, 01:21 PM	#2
dc1986 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lumberton,Texas Hunt In: Mexico	Looks great!

12-24-2017, 01:25 PM	#3
2good2Btru Six Point Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Hunt In: Junction	Looks finger licking good. Thanks for sharing

12-24-2017, 01:26 PM	#4
Trailerman3 Ten Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: Gibtown Hunt In: Mason,Gibtown,Rocksprings	Looks good.

12-24-2017, 01:33 PM	#5
oktx Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wise County Hunt In: Wise County	I made made my best batch yesterday. I have the same Walmart dehydrator and I have been over drying it. I have always set it on 155 and went for about 8 hours. My daughter told me to pull it after 5 and it was perfect. I used the Eastman Walmart jerky seasoning and a little of the Aleggro Flavorizer/Tenderizer just because it was already open, then just sprinkled on the red pepper flakes.

12-24-2017, 01:40 PM	#7
EliteDriver Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Allen, Tx Hunt In: Hamilton County	I just marinated 10#s this past week. 3 hot n spcy and 2:hickory... dusted some with Cayenne and others with red pepper flakes....awesome!!!

12-24-2017, 11:10 PM	#9
DFA Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Cottle and Grayson County	I have been making this jerky the past couple of years and I love it and so does everyone I break down and give a little to haha. Seriously, I think it is the best jerky I have had. Going out this next weekend to get some more jerky meat.

12-24-2017, 11:11 PM	#10
MilMan Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Cibolo Hunt In: Uvalde	That looks awesome!

12-25-2017, 03:07 PM	#12
RascalArms Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Forney, TX Hunt In: Schleicher County	I’ve been making a close version of this jerky for years. Allegro is good stuff that’s fo sho!

12-25-2017, 10:51 PM	#13
BigCohiba Six Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Huffman Hunt In: Angelina County	Allegro is some great stuff. I have made jerky with straight hot and spicy and also teriyaki. Always turns out great. Vacuum seal and freeze mine in 8 oz or so packages. I will be trying this blended recipe very soon. Never thought to mix flavors ...

12-29-2017, 12:29 PM	#14
Wood Man Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Hunt In: Nacogdoches County	That's pretty much how I do mine. 20lbs of finished jerky does not last long. Once my wife took 10lbs to school and gave it away to several teachers. Since then I get calls every year with folks wanting me to make it for them.

01-03-2018, 09:05 PM	#17
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Here it is at Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Allegro-H...Fl-Oz/10322134

01-04-2018, 08:43 AM	#19
Chief Big Toe Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Caddo Mills	Smart You make it look so good, I have to now go out and buy a dehydrates and try to make some

03-05-2018, 02:53 PM	#21
Backwoods101 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Needville Hunt In: Fort Bend, Gillespie	This stuff is great! I have to hide it from the kids or it will be gone in 24 hours.

03-08-2018, 02:22 PM	#22
mscott79 Spike Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Washington & Cherokee Co.	Looks great. Can’t wait to try making some.

03-14-2018, 02:00 PM	#23
Poolman2001 Four Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Houston Hunt In: Freer	looks great

03-26-2018, 08:12 PM	#24
dichthuatmid Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2018	ice food. I love it

03-26-2018, 08:30 PM	#25
Lowe Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Idalou, Tx Hunt In: Texas Panhandle	It was nice to meet you Sunday at the Lubbock Expo and enjoyed the visit. As we discussed I have used your jerky recipe for several years, simple to do and makes excellent jerkey!

03-28-2018, 11:57 AM	#27
texan4ut Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Round Rock, TX Hunt In: Where I can, Terrell County	Been using Allegro marinades for years. I have always used the teriyaki or the hot and spicy. I add a bottle of Colgins Hickory Liquid smoke as it is on 1.29 for the bottle to give it a smokey taste. I look in the bargain bin at Randalls and get some really good deals on meat I can use for jerky.

07-29-2018, 10:53 PM	#30
patwilson Four Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Angleton Hunt In: Edna	Tried this recipe over the weekend and I’d have to say it’s pretty awesome. Thx

07-29-2018, 11:02 PM	#31
trooperjd Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grimes co Hunt In: Kimble Co	Here’s a noobie question, what’s yalls favorite meat cut for this jerky. I’ve made jerky many times and always looking to improve, and this may be it.

07-29-2018, 11:26 PM	#32
BuckRage Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013	bottom round or any other lean cut

08-01-2018, 01:14 PM	#33
J&M Hamilton10 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Freestone	how long does it keep dehydrated?

09-09-2018, 10:29 AM	#37
zztex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LaPorte	Making some with last backstraps today. Time to kill some more deer

09-09-2018, 10:49 AM	#39
kruppa24 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: gholson, tx Hunt In: Concho	Looks good, thinking I should make up a batch

09-10-2018, 12:04 AM	#40
iammargarette Four Point Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fremont, California	Oh wow, my Dad will love to try this recipe.

10-30-2018, 10:16 PM	#41
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Bump for those asking....

10-30-2018, 10:18 PM	#42
BeetleGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Forney Hunt In: Coleman, TX / Alread, AR	I need to try this

10-30-2018, 10:26 PM	#43
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	Man that does look awesome!

11-01-2018, 03:07 PM	#44
brianlg31 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellville TX Hunt In: Pandale	I have a few tips to anyone trying this. If buying a dehydrator, get as big of one as you can! I bought a $79 one from Academy. It works great, just not near big enough. It hasn’t been turned off for more than a couple of hours in the last 6 days. I like the 1/8” thick stuff over the 1/4”, maybe in a smoke house it would be better. Do not let anyone taste test before you are completely done! Yes it is that good. I had a few batches that were done before I could get home and bag them up. Between my son and Macies nurses, there wasn’t much to bag up when I did get home! I had a few pieces of meat that got to small to slice evenly. I decided to put them in the marinade with the sliced stuff and grind it and make some jerky that way. I just filled the dehydrator with this stuff. I sure hope it turns out as good as the sliced, because it sure is easier to do! Thanks for sharing this recipe Jason. Like I said everyone who will jerky that has walked through the door this week, has gone on and on about how good it is.

12-01-2018, 08:33 PM	#45
zztex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LaPorte	Gonna make some more tomorrow. Yum