Jerky Help

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Last time I did jerky ran for 6 hours in dehydrator on high and got over done. Was crispy. I now have Masterbuilt 30 and 40 with pellet tube and tray. I am running jerky today and it gonna be around 32 outside. I would like to try getting some smoke on jerky. I am thinking of starting in smoker and finish in dehydrator but unsure of temps and times.

 

[mike243]

I'd give it at least 1 hr of smoke but you might do a small test with a couple of pieces and see how dry they get in 1 hr,you may like the jerky started and finished on the smoker better ,good luck and let us know how it turns out

 

[crazymoon]

BT, I would dry it for 1 hour in the smoker with the vents wide open at your lowest setting,no smoke.My smoker goes low so I stay about 160ish. Smoke for an hour or so,better to have less smoke then to over smoke.You can smoke more on your next batch if more is desired. Make sure you have added cure to your brine to stay safe! Keep your smoker temps low 160-170.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Thanks. Will try your way Holly