Hey folks, I just did my first run on some beef jerky. I picked up 5# of Sirloin sliced thin from my butcher. I made a simple marinade using some Dales Seasoning, Kens teriyaki marinade, some kosher salt, table grind black pepper (lots), a little water and some granulated garlic.
I let the beef marinate overnight. Fired up the smoker and got it a little hotter than most people would like.....275 to be exact. I added some water to the water pan and used a mixture of hickory and sugar maple for smoke. It only took a cpl hrs before it was done, which ended up being a blessing in disguise as I had the whole day to work on that honey - do list. Anyhow, here's what it looks like....
I let the beef marinate overnight. Fired up the smoker and got it a little hotter than most people would like.....275 to be exact. I added some water to the water pan and used a mixture of hickory and sugar maple for smoke. It only took a cpl hrs before it was done, which ended up being a blessing in disguise as I had the whole day to work on that honey - do list. Anyhow, here's what it looks like....