What kind of meat is Pipikaula?

Pipikaula (“beef rope”) is a Hawaiian cuisine dish of salted and dried beef similar to beef jerky. Pipikaula was eaten by Hawaiian cowboys (paniolos). It was usually broiled before serving.

Is pipikaula cooked?

Helena’s Hawaiian Food (Oahu) Helena’s pipikaula is so savory, hot and juicy. What is this? They marinate bone-in short ribs in shoyu and hang it to dry for a few days. It’s then deep fried and served hot.

What’s the white stuff on beef jerky?

Salt on Beef Jerky The white, powdery substance on the outside of beef jerky can sometimes be salt. Salt is an essential ingredient in beef jerky. It serves as a natural preservative. Salt is soluble in a liquid solution and is absorbed into the meat.

Is it OK to eat beef jerky after the expiration date?

Beef jerky does not spoil (become unfit to eat) like eggs, milk, cheese, and bread. Unlike perishable foods, beef jerky comes with a “best-by” date versus an expiration date. As long as beef jerky has been produced, packaged, and stored properly, it can be enjoyed indefinitely.

Does pork jerky go bad?

Commercially-packaged jerky keeps fresh about 12 months. A package usually comes with a best-by date, and that’s a great starting point. As long as you keep the package unopened, the meat should stay in top quality for some time past that date, maybe a month or two. Or longer, if it’s loaded with preservatives.

What is pipikaula?

It translates to “beef rope.” Pipikaula is made from beef that is salted and then semi-dried. It’s made from either bone-in short rib or flank steak. There are two common version of pipikaula. Some places serve pipikaula as a room temperature snack.

What is pipikaula (Hawaii beef jerky)?

People sometimes call pipikaula “Hawaiian beef jerky” which drives me nuts. Pipikaula is similar to beef jerky in that it’s dried meat. But it not beef jerky. It’s better described as a dried beef dish. Why? Pipikaula is not dried 100% (unlike the fully dried, packaged beef jerky found in the supermarkets).

What is Helena’s pipikaula?

Helena’s pipikaula is so savory, hot and juicy. They marinate bone-in short ribs in shoyu and hang it to dry for a few days. It’s then deep fried and served hot. (The deep fry step is probably what makes this extra wonderful.) Helena’s pipikaula is super tender and wowowow. They sell it by the small or large plate.

What is the best way to cook pipikaula?

Pipikaula requires another cooking step (pan-fry, deep-fry, smoke) after the drying step. Look up and to the right. That’s pipikaula drying overnight at Helena’s