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    Which is the best electric smoker...in reason $$$

    I had a masterbuilt 30in that I had for about 2 1/2 years that finally broke. So I would like to get a new one smoker $no more than $350, hopefully a little bigger. I thought of a propane, but I really don't want to baby sit the smoker. I like to set it and forget it. I know everyone has their...
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    Are there better smokers than the masterbuilts...in reason. $$

    I have a masterbuilt electric smoker that just broke. Every time I plug it in it trips the gfi or breaker. So I need a new smoker. I thought of getting a propane one, but the masterbuilt propane one seems to have issues with low temps and needs some modifications to make it better. So are there...
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    My beef jerky comes out a little wet/greasy

    So I'm marinating my beef in soy, Worcestershire sauce, some liquid smoke and a variety of spices. I marinate for about 9hrs then I dehydrate for about 7hrs. But after vacuum sealing the packs and eating later, the beef is wet. Any way to keep it from being wet? Am I not dehydrating enough.  ...
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    Anyone smoke prior to dehydrating?

    I heard this comes out really good. Just wondering if anyone has a procedure for it. How long to smoke and how long to dehydrate. I have an electric smoker so I can control the heat pretty well. Also, would I still need to marinate if I'm smoking the meat first? Thanks
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    Some questions on making Beef Jerky

    thanks
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    Some questions on making Beef Jerky

    Hi guys, this helps. I think I did dry them to long. At what point is the meat cooked and safe to eat if I cooking at 155 degrees? 2hr in 3hr? I know it depends on the dehydrator, but just want to make sure I'm not pulling off uncooked meat. Thanks!!
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    Some questions on making Beef Jerky

    Hi there, First timer here. I just bought a Nesco Model dehydrator and I made some Jerky. I think I cut it too thin, because it seems to be crunchy on the thin pieces. They are about slightly more than 1/8 inch think after dehydrating. I dried them for about 5hrs at 165 degrees.  So what's...
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    How long to somke an 8lb whole chicken for

    thanks for all the replies. I read that for the chicken to brine for about 5-6hrs. But I'm reading here you can brine for 24hrs. is 5-6 good or should I do the 24hrs? thanks again
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    How long to somke an 8lb whole chicken for

    Hi, My first time smoking a whole chicken. I will be soaking it in a brine for about 5hrs first. So how many hours do I need to smoke it for... say at 225 degrees? Thanks
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    Can I store my bryne mixture before using?

    thanks for the reply!!!!  
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    Can I store my bryne mixture before using?

    Do I need to boil the brine first then chill to add the chicken? I found recipes that say to boil and some that don't mentioned it? thanks  
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    Can I store my bryne mixture before using?

    I want t make my bryne today and leave in the frig overnight till I use tomorrow night. Is that ok? I'll be mixing salt, water, and various spices in it. Thanks
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