Making Primitive Jerky For Wilderness Survival

[@ataraxic89]

I like that he doesnt waste time talking, he simply talks WHILE doing it unlike many of the videos where they do 3 mins of demo and 10 mins of talking!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hey thanks a bunch... it is nice to run into like minded people like yourself, and I am glad that you appreciate the skills as much as I do. Have a great weekend and God bless you as well!

[@DennisKhaye]

Excellent information, well presented and BONUS, you are using an external mic. I can not tell you how happy it makes me that I found somebody who realizes that on camera mics are not the way to go. Thank so very much.

[@ronsnow8342]

I appreciate your videos in general and I liked this one in particular. Thank you for not taking 45 minutes to get to the point.

[@Mosparx78]

I've never gotten a fire going as fast as you did using the bow method. And I like the simplicity of your tripod. Very well done, sir!

[@ValorousKnight]

Your a no-mass wilderness survivor. I really appreciate that you could not only make the jerky, but didn't light the fire with a match! Good Vid. and keep it up!!!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

SWEET!!! I fell in love with the shirt the second I saw it... wish I would have bought a few! Glad to hear you have one too!

[@badguygitr]

Very good job young man. I enjoyed watching & learning from your video. I'm 53 and an avid outdoorsman all my life, but it I get stranded in the woods.........I hope you are around to help out!!! Again. nice job, and thanks for the nice video.

[@katanaburner]

I DID IT! I GOT A FIRE GOING USING THE BOW DRILL METHOD IN ABOUT 49 SECONDS! Took a lot of work. Glad to know that NOW I have more options. Thanks!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Nice! Thanks for commenting and for the tips! I'll give that a shot next time!

[@katanaburner]

I know how to make the jerky but what really caught my attention was how quickly you started that coal to make a fire. My hat is off to you. I still use my flint steel rock system.

[@bbeckham83]

Great video, I''d really like to have some Wilderness Survival skills in my brain, and I could easily follow everything you did here. Thanks

[@Danishbushcrafter]

This was very informative, i like your calm approach! Take care Rasmus.

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hey, thanks very much! I appreciate your encouragement and am glad that you enjoyed the video... please stay tuned for more to come!

[@CarrieRulesTheBlock]

nice tutorial as always paul, keep up the good work. i always wondered how to make jerky without a dehydrator. my favorite jerky has to be elk or buffalo. could you do a video on making a container to put the jerky in like a pouch or wrap in leaves or something. thanks

[@sower770]

My son's and I appreciate your vids...thanks.

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

First off... thanks! About the smoke, it is kind of a struggle to keep it on the meat for the first day or so. ... yes, you do have to move the tripod some. Once the outer layer of meat is dry, you no longer need to smoke it because the bugs will leave it alone at that point... then you just keep it in the sun as much as possible. Also, you could build a chimney of sorts to guide the smoke directly onto the meat... I hope this helps! Kind regards, Paul

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Great tip on the hickory shavings... I will have to look into that!

[@memoexpo]

You are really skillful for such a young bushcrafter! Bravo! Nothing like teaching the ol dog some new tricks. Your jerky could probably convert some vegans out there!! I'm fond of my jerk jerky that I used to have to hide from my oldest daughter or it would vanish in her high school!! You are a very capable instructor amigo, keep it going!! Regards,Expo

[@loki3165]

I just got back from a civilian survival course where we did this. We had to painstakingly chip at a piece of hard wood and used the chips to smoke it. If this method works then I think I would prefer it =). Also after eating that jerky I'm putting salt into my survival kit. Great vid thanks for posting.

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Good tip! I am actually planning to do just that... it is kind of a pain to keep that cord out of sight... stay tuned! Kind regards, Paul

[@westpur]

Kind of makes me wonder why people on the show survivor can't make fire this quick and easy. You did a great job and I think you should be on the next Survivor show on CBS. I know you would do well and would win .

[@andyeynort1]

great video all the other videos about making beef jerky were shit this vid is the only one that taught me anything worth knowing great job

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thanks! Yes, it only needs to be smoke for a few hours or until the outer part has dried enough that the bugs leave it alone... then it is just a matter of keeping it in the sun. Be sure to check out the full article on our website! Kind regards, Paul

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Glad you liked it... I will add your suggestion to my list!

[@randydragoncheeks]

Thanks man,really put the process into prespective..its going to come in handy.

[@flowtesttube]

That is the most useful video i have seen on youtube. Thanks Paul/Hedgehog Leatherworks

[@Enderwiggan1]

BRILLIANT video. You made it look easy, doubt it is!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Glad you enjoyed it... thanks very much! Best, Paul

[@f00by]

Do you use any green wood or foliage to create more smoke from the fire to keep the pests away? Can also add some nice flavor ;) Good job and keep em comin'

[@Kiwi2038]

Awsome. You are a survivor. I will try that method with fish when I go camping this summer. Do you have the keep the little fire going for the days the meat is drying? Also what is a safe way to know if it is cooked/dryed enough?

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thank you very much! Yeah, fire details would be a great thing... I have a few decent vids on fire... so be sure to check them out... also be sure to sign up for our newsletter on our website... thanks again and stay tuned! Kind regards, Paul

[@Blue18242]

Dude I love your sandals. What are they and where'd you get em?

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Well, that's a good point... never thought of that before... but I'm not too worried about the bark either... thank you for contributing!

[@maximuslt90]

wow thank you....amazingly great video....just aquired a vital skill

[@nevada_geo]

Nice work with the bow drill. What kind of wood do you use for the fireboard and spindle?

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! Thank you for the kind words!

[@YourFriendJeff]

i love ur wilderness survival videos plz make more!!!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thanks for commenting! Yes, I definitely take steps to protect it at night... you can hoist the rack so it is hanging high in midair or you can just take the meat off and store it somewhere overnight... then put it back on again in the morning if you need to. Enjoy!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hey good point... I will research this more and perhaps offer another video at some point... thanks for chiming in!

[@ixamraxi]

Thanks for the response Remus. As to the smoke, yes, it matters very much. It is the smoke that keeps bugs from landing on the food, it also serves to impart flavor, but the wrong woods will impart the wrong flavor, also green woods and wet woods will smoke more, but that may or may not be necessary, and could even impart a less desirable flavor. As to deducing the wood he used, that wouldn't answer the more important question: why that wood? Again, thank you for the response!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting!

[@equlibrium06]

great video! did you say that it only needs to be smoked for a couple of hours then just dried in the sun without the fire, or does the smoke need to be left on for the entire duration?

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thanks!... with fish, I think you are going to want more smoke... I have not attempted this though so be sure to let me know how it goes if you do it... Good luck!

[@even200x]

Killer Killer Killer Video. I learned something here. So for those two days you keep the fire smoking? What about windy days where your smoke blows horizontally? Move the tripod down wind?

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thank you! Please stay tuned for future videos!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@mbura1991]

Respect for all of your vids!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Good tips! Thanks very much for your input!

[@2skullscrushing]

cool vid. do one on how to store food and secure your camp or homestead from bears and other predators. i plan on living in the wild.

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Awesome! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thank you my friend... stay tuned for more to come!

[@vinojew]

what are you using for the bow string? theres alot of friction so i was thinking it may be something heavier.

[@truitons]

Well done my friend ... but I want to know if i could do the same , but with a fish?... Thank you !

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Great info... thanks very much for letting me know about that!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

I have never made this in the cold before, but I assume it would work the same if you had a good amount of sun... having said that, if it is too cold the moisture may not be able to even leave the meat... please let me know if you end up attempting this becasue I am very curious to know!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hey no worries! No offense taken, and thanks for contributing! Best, Paul

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thank you so much! I am glad that you enjoed the video! In regards to the saltiness: actually the jerky was not salty at all... in fact it was not to tasty either. The smoke only adds smoke flavor... but you can add salt to the meat if you like. I didn't because I wanted to simulate the technique in its most primitive form... and snakes? Well I think they must have been scared off by my t-shirt. Kind regards, Paul

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hello! Well, this method will NOT kill any bad creepy crawlies that might be in the meat already... ideally you want to use fresh lean cuts of meat. Sometimes you can get away with having parasites and larve in there if you cook it... but in any case, be very careful! Good luck and thanks for commenting! Kind regards, Paul

[@MrRayholy]

Thanks for the video.These are the skills people will need to have to survive the new world.Go to the mountans you will survive the flood.When you see 2 suns you will know its time to go.

[@fabslab]

cheers mate, that was awesome, loved it

[@colddrake80]

Just to be sure I have things straight. You smoke the meat for a couple of hours to keep insects away from it while it has a chance to dry over the course of two days?

[@charronfamilyconnect]

Do you take the tripod in at night to prevent the critters from taking it? Did you put any seasoning on this, and what did you use? Thanks!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thank you! It is all about repetition when it comes to the bowdrill... the most difficult learning phase is the beginning becasue you have to get it right by accident.

[@kenalebla]

Great videos! Cheers from Columbia!

[@marinedad0327]

Its well done and very useful thanks

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Awesome! Good luck out there!

[@jarrellguitars1]

i love the freeze frame of 7:08 .... perfect lol

[@Birchpointoutdoors]

what type of wood did you use with your bowdrill spindal and board?

[@virginiamason6440]

Nice video thanks for sharing. I too am a fan of beef jerkey and smoked meats. Too much is a bad thing thouhg, as the smoke has carcinogens in it. Some cultures that relied extensively on smoked meats had double the instances of stomach cancer compared to a 'normal' population. Of course all that goes out the window in a survival situation, just a friendly FYI while we're all still practicing our skills and not putting them to the test.

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Yes, that is correct... you want to smoke the meat until it is dry to touch... the wet meat attracts bugs that lay eggs in it. If you like, you can keep on smoking it as long as you want... this may add some flavor too as the meat alone is pretty bland. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Great to hear! Well, you must keep the flies off of it, and the smoke helps at that... then you have to keep it exposed to the sunlight so that it may dry out completely. Once it is dry, there is nothing left to rot... although in time, the fat can go rancid. You'll have to experiement to get a feel for it... good luck!

[@Lillredneck]

Thanks for the vid, great vid and I like Your leatherwork, typicaly i like kydex sheAths, but yours are great, afriend of mine has one.

[@gannonmatthews6086]

u r super good at this stuff

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hey, glad you like it! In regards to the bowdrill: lots of different types of wood will work but ONLY IF you have the proper technique down. I have not experimented with pine but I think it may be a difficult one given the fact that it contains so much resin. Please be sure to check out our article and video on the bowdrill at the campfire section of our website! Thanks again!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

You just have to keep a close watch on it, line your fire pit with rocks, and make sure you clear out any debris that is close by. Thank you for commenting!

[@ixamraxi]

*bow* Thank you again sir, you've been most helpful.

[@mrhaydon]

hey paul i have a question. when skewering meat you are suppost to take the bark off so it doesn't contaminate the food, but how come you don't take it off the racking because it is still having contact with the meat? thanks haydon

[@AntoniusRome]

That was an amazing video, thanks.

[@SepticFuddy]

cool, now how do you do it in the WINTER?

[@PartisonConfederate]

How long did you leave it out and under what temp of fire? How long was it left under the same flame/smoke?

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thanks! And yes... there are some containers I have in mind... have you seen my article on cordage baskets? It would be perfect for jerky... be sure to check it out on the Hedgehog website... Best regards, Paul

[@1x93cm]

wow...i've only seen a few ppl get fire with a bow drill so quickly thx for this vid

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

SWEET!!! Great job!!!

[@biggrex]

You said to keep it in direct sunlight for a couple days, do you pack it up at night so no critters get a hold of it? Would it be better to create the fire and then lay out the meat?

[@Vaulknot77]

great job providing real info !!!

[@rbvmtr]

Hi Paul ,have or will you do a video on cutting the meat outside ?

[@solobackpacking]

Sound is good, but you may want to use a wireless mic instead of that long cord.

[@bigjohn20081983]

stupid question but i am going to ask anyways what do you do with it @ night if it takes a couple days ? put it back over the fire?

[@iDrinkDosEquis]

what kind of wood did yu use?

[@SweetShot739]

we used to smoke with a tripod and a tarp when i was younger. works awsome

[@xplosivemexican]

I love the way u made the fire

[@Trashfished]

very nice ! 5 stars. no stupid music to distract!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Thank you! Yes, I do have a video available on the bow drill but it is only on the website... please check it out!

[@HedgehogLeatherworks]

Hmmmm... I wish I knew... perhaps loading it down with tons of salt could do the trick. I know that if it is not going to be kept cold, it has got to be kept dry... and salt will abosrb tons of moisture... hope that helps!

[@ly0ld]

I was wondering what did you do with the meat at night time?

[@akzorz]

i own that shirt sooo thumbs up to you sir. :)

[@boonec5]

I have question about figure four traps. Does it matter where you set them up at or are some places more effective for catching animals??

[@Richar34]

cool, please make a viedo of how to make the bow and the fire like that man! congrats"!!!!

[@PeteWaynePower]

Real informative, unless you are going up against zombies, the fire would attract them