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    Recommendation on jerky equipment

    They sell tumbling type equipment for seasoning jerky prior to drying it but they are fairly expensive for the size. Has anyone found another device to accomplish this task? We make about 30 lbs of jerky at a time and if you don't mix it up periodically for 24 hours the seasoning doesn't evenly...
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    Jerky in conveyor oven

    We currently use a bread proofing oven to make 40-50 lbs at a time but I was curious if anyone has experimented with a conveyor type oven and played with the temp and speed...
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    Jerky in conveyor oven

    Has anyone tried making jerky with a conveyor oven?
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    Proofing oven

    that tells me how important my more expensive smoker was....
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    Proofing oven

    ironically, friends keep asking me what kind of smoker i have...
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    Proofing oven

    holds about 100 lbs
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    Proofing oven

    only $1000 brand new
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    controlling humidity in curing chamber

    that’s what i did. i use two fans...one blowing in at bottom and one blowing out at top...then just some jars with salt water in them. i used a sensor that kicked on the fans when it got too humid.
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    I need recommendations on meat processing equipment

    i appreciate all of the fast feedback. thank you!!!
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    I need recommendations on meat processing equipment

    great advice!especially on work flow. we do 19 mm snack sticks....but often do breakfast links as well. i’ll check out the hydraulic. i agree about stuffing with the grinder...i have a foot pedal...but it’s a pain in the arse shoving cured meat down into it. so, maybe i’m better off just getting...
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    I need recommendations on meat processing equipment

    you guys are right...stuffer should be separate item from grinder and mixer
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    I need recommendations on meat processing equipment

    My brother and I make summer sausage, meat sticks, brats, etc. We process 100-150 lbs each time and share it with the entire extended family and friends. Currently, we have a MTN Gearsmith grinder size 22, a 30 lb Cabelas manual meat stuffer and a 20 lb Cabelas manual meat mixer. The grinder...
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    Proofing oven

    i ended up finding a bread proofing oven. it has worked great
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    Cabinet Style Cleaning Idea

    this may be a dumb question...but why do you clean it out? i have never cleaned out my smoker...
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    Vacuum sealers

    not at one time... my dad and grandpa are avid hunters and keep my deep freeze full of meat. my brother and i then process it into primarily meat sticks, brats, summer sausage, salami, jerky, breakfast links and a combo burger meat of venison with bacon...then we divide it up amongst the entire...
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