Food, work, sleeping

[thistle_chaser]

Another day, another two pounds lost. While I'm happy (so happy), I know it's not real weight loss (or at least not as much as the scale says). It has to be still mostly water weight. Though heck, I'm 100000% fine with all 10-15 pounds I need to lose being water weight

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[resonant]

You can make good jerky cheaper than you can get it in a store. Plus lower calories and less salt.

If you go to the butcher and get them to put a roast into the slicer, you can then cut the slices into strips. Soak in worcestershire or something else to marinate, then put on a wire rack. Put the wire rack on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Put in the oven at low heat with the door slightly ajar.

[thistle_chaser]

Oh that's interesting! I never thought of making it myself before. Thanks for the info!

[ani_mama]

Homemade jerky is awesome, but it does take a bit of time. We usually make a big batch couple times a year, and keep it in the freezer. We have a dehydrator though. I have not tried to do it using an oven.

[ani_mama]

We got a cheaper plastic one. It is slow and makes a loud hum while working...basically a load of beef jerky or sliced apples means 12 hours of continuous humming in the kitchen. It is fine for the few times a year we use it, but I would probably not buy another one. If you plan on using a dehydrator often, shop around for one that works faster with less noise!

[thistle_chaser]

It's kind of expensive and you don't get much in a bag, so I can see the value of making it yourself.