Making Jerky

[ClydeWigg3]

Can't find Sorghum or Morton's Tender Quick at any of my local stores. Can I use Alaga Syrup in the place of Sorghum for making Venison Jerky, and what exactly is Tender Quick - is there a substitute?

[Big Guy]

MTQ is a mixture of salt, sugar and cure. You can use cure#1 at the rate of 1 tsp per 5 pounds of meat. Not sure what Sorghum tastes like but I am thinking molasses would work.I think any syrup would work but will give a slightly different taste
Please post your recipe.

[ClydeWigg3]

Thank you. My problem is that I can't find "cure" around town and I have a refrigerator full of thawed meat.

[Big Guy]

You can usually find MTQ in the major grocery chains ask if they carry it. They tend to put it where you wouldn't think to look.

Rule #1 assemble all ingredients BEFORE starting.

[ClydeWigg3]

Where is it typicaly in a grocery store? I looked in the salts, and the spices.

[Big Guy]

ask an employee! I found it in the flour section in Meijer