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Recipes => Jerky => Topic started by: will615 on January 27, 2018, 07:46:09 PM

Title: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: will615 on January 27, 2018, 07:46:09 PM
I need your advice please. I am making venison jerky from steaks this weekend. The steaks are about 3/4" thick. I've sliced some (by hand) vertically and some horizontally trying to get a uniform thickness for the smoker. I need a better system. I'm trying to decide what is the best bang for the buck. Is it a cutting board with a jig or just a small meat slicer? Your thoughts please. Thanks!
Title: Re: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: Meatball on January 28, 2018, 01:06:38 PM
I would suggest a slicer..... I bought a used one from a deli years ago and never regretted. Versatility was the deciding factor for me. 
Title: Re: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: will615 on January 28, 2018, 07:11:11 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: Judge on January 28, 2018, 09:29:52 PM
https://nashville.craigslist.org/app/d/electric-food-slicer-rival/6458652128.html

just what u need
Title: Re: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: Lonzinomaker on January 29, 2018, 12:28:29 PM
2nd the commercial slicer. If you buy used, make sure the traveling bed is parallel to the blade.  Buy a name brand so you can get replacement blades and other parts. I do a lot of bacon and a my 10 inch slicer can process most of them with minimal trimming. I found mine on Craigslist after searching for 3 months in my area.
Title: Re: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: will615 on January 31, 2018, 07:33:25 PM
Judge, Thanks for the Craigslist listing! Will take a look.
Title: Re: Cutting jig or electric slicer?
Post by: Meatball on February 01, 2018, 12:28:42 AM
Quote from: Lonzinomaker on January 29, 2018, 12:28:29 PM
2nd the commercial slicer. If you buy used, make sure the traveling bed is parallel to the blade.  Buy a name brand so you can get replacement blades and other parts. I do a lot of bacon and a my 10 inch slicer can process most of them with minimal trimming. I found mine on Craigslist after searching for 3 months in my area.

 impressive set up.... very nice!