I am going to make my first batch of ground beef jerky this weekend. I have a few questions. How lean does the ground beef need to be? Can I put the jerky on my smoker for a while then finish it in my dehydrator? If so how long should I leave it in my smoker? I do want a strong hickory flavor. I know I could use liquid smoke. But that will take all the fun out of it.
I will buy this jerky gun. http://www.basspro.com/Jerky-Gun/product/45523/
I was thinking about this seasoning http://www.basspro.com/LEM-Backwoods-Jerky-Seasonings-Variety-Pack/product/1208014/ but it does not say on the package if it includes the cure.
I might need to go with this seasoning packet, which does include the cure. http://www.basspro.com/LEM-Backwoods-Jerky-Seasonings/product/1206230426575/
Neither packet says how many pounds each one will do. I would like to do about 15#.
Thanks for any help and input.
I will buy this jerky gun. http://www.basspro.com/Jerky-Gun/product/45523/
I was thinking about this seasoning http://www.basspro.com/LEM-Backwoods-Jerky-Seasonings-Variety-Pack/product/1208014/ but it does not say on the package if it includes the cure.
I might need to go with this seasoning packet, which does include the cure. http://www.basspro.com/LEM-Backwoods-Jerky-Seasonings/product/1206230426575/
Neither packet says how many pounds each one will do. I would like to do about 15#.
Thanks for any help and input.