- Jan 13, 2008
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Ok, this really isn't my first time making it, I've always used the dehydrator, but never really got a great batch out of it. It was edible, but more like a dried piece of cardboard. I'm lookin to smoke it this time to get that good smokehouse jerky flavor.
The plan is to smoke for a couple hours at 120 degrees and then finish in the dehydrator.
Now for the questions.
How much tenderquick to use per lb on the meat when marinading/curing? The last time I used it, it was way too salty.
What type of wood should I use? I've always been fond of Hickory, but maybe there's something better for venison jerky?
Anyone ever use brown sugar in theirs? If so, how much do you use per lb? I had some prepackaged jerky I got from the store it seemed to have a sugary sweet taste that I liked. I just don't want to make a carmel stick out of it.
I see that a lot of the photos show the jerky hanging. Anyone have any homemade hooks that they came up with as an alternative to actual commercial jerky hooks?
Now I know most of this is just based on personal preferences, but I'm just trying to get a basic starting point and go from there. Maybe I missed a section on the site on this topic. Once I get a batch I really like out of it, then I'll be more apt to experiment.
-Adam
The plan is to smoke for a couple hours at 120 degrees and then finish in the dehydrator.
Now for the questions.
How much tenderquick to use per lb on the meat when marinading/curing? The last time I used it, it was way too salty.
What type of wood should I use? I've always been fond of Hickory, but maybe there's something better for venison jerky?
Anyone ever use brown sugar in theirs? If so, how much do you use per lb? I had some prepackaged jerky I got from the store it seemed to have a sugary sweet taste that I liked. I just don't want to make a carmel stick out of it.
I see that a lot of the photos show the jerky hanging. Anyone have any homemade hooks that they came up with as an alternative to actual commercial jerky hooks?
Now I know most of this is just based on personal preferences, but I'm just trying to get a basic starting point and go from there. Maybe I missed a section on the site on this topic. Once I get a batch I really like out of it, then I'll be more apt to experiment.
-Adam