Beef Jerky

dittoman1

Newbie

Original poster

Sep 7, 2014

5

10

Chalfont, Pa

• May 29, 2017

• #1

I m using Masterbuild Electric smoker, I m smoking Beef Jerky with mix Hickory and Mesquite at 160 for 4 to 6 hours. Question is Should I use chips all the way for 6 hours or limit to about 3 cups of chips will do. 

Thanks

Ron

 

crazymoon

Legendary Pitmaster

OTBS Member

SMF Premier Member

★ Lifetime Premier ★

Aug 24, 2014

7,832

3,182

Great North Woods, NH

• May 29, 2017

• #2

DM1, I would only smoke for 2-3 hours max, It all depends on how much smoke flavor you want. I usually go about 2 on my jerky.

 

dittoman1

Newbie

Original poster

Thread starter

Sep 7, 2014

5

10

Chalfont, Pa

• May 29, 2017

• #3

Thanks for quick reply, One more Question I need to know . I like my Jerky little soft so when I do bent test, if it bends a little then I can take it out and let it cool off, it ll get harder by then, right?  If doesn't bend at all and it ll be much harder when cooling off??

Again Thank You

 

slipaway

Meat Mopper

May 28, 2014

186

25

Needham Mass.

• May 30, 2017

• #4

You are absolutely right about the jerky getting harder (firmer) as it cools off. I need to remove mine when it still has some bend (or squeeze) to it and then it firms up perfectly.

Good luck,