Jerky on pellet smoker

[metsfan2152]

Hey guys new to make jerky.
I am going to be trying beef jerky on my pellet smoker. I know there are a couple of threads on here about this but just want to get some more specifics.

What i am going to try to do since my smoker does not get down real low is smoke it on the lowest settings (High smoke settings) which is about 180 for an 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Then i am going to increase the heat up a bit so it does not get much smoke anymore.
From my understanding its not jerky at this point cause I am cooking it?

Would also like to give credit to sandyut for the recipe and method.

Anyone have any advise or suggestions?

 

[smokerjim]

can't you smoke it for a hour or so and finish in the oven at a lower temp, just my 2cents

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I would just keep it on that 180 setting until the jerky is done to your liking.

 

[metsfan2152]

can't you smoke it for a hour or so and finish in the oven at a lower temp, just my 2cents

Yes you could do that what temp would you do in the oven 170?

 

[metsfan2152]

I would just keep it on that 180 setting until the jerky is done to your liking.

The issue with that is with the pellet grills the lower the temp usually u have more smoke.
So if I kept at that temp I think it would be really bitter cause of too much smoke.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I've made several batches of jerky using my RecTec pellet smoker set at around 180 until they were done, and never had a bitter taste. You might want to try finishing some of your jerky in the smoker, some in the oven, and see which taste better to you. "Practice makes Perfect"!

 

[bregent]

So if I kept at that temp I think it would be really bitter cause of too much smoke.

It's REALLY hard to over smoke anything with a pellet grill. Just keep it running at the lowest setting. 180 is on the high side for jerky, so sometimes I transfer it to my dehydrator. But usually, I just let it ride at 180.

 

[metsfan2152]

I have a Rec tec to so I guess I can try that.
How long does it take normally 4-5 hours?

 

[smokerjim]

Yes you could do that what temp would you do in the oven 170?

140-150 should do the trick, are you using a cure in your jerky

 

[metsfan2152]

140-150 should do the trick, are you using a cure in your jerky

Yes i am using Prague Powder No.1

 

[smokerjim]

Yes i am using Prague Powder No.1

ok you should be good to go, like mentioned above finish 1/2 in the smoker 1/2 in the oven see what you like the best either way the two will be tasty

 

[metsfan2152]

ok you should be good to go, like mentioned above finish 1/2 in the smoker 1/2 in the oven see what you like the best either way the two will be tasty

Thanks. I will try that. I am guess 4-5 hours maybe longer in the oven cause of the lower temp. I believe the lowest my oven goes is 170.

 

[smokerjim]

not sure how long it will take, you'll have to give it the bend test and dry until you get to your liking, good luck

 

[metsfan2152]

Will do thanks for the advise.

 

[metsfan2152]

Just an update it came out good. The oven one came out better but i believe i overcooked the smoker one. Seem to snap and a little to tough for me. So i need to just take it off earlier. The oven came out good. Thanks for the help.

Question I have had them on the cooling rack for 3-4 hours, Whats the best way to store them? I heard putting them in a brown paper bag?

Whats the like lifespan of how long it last if in the fridge?

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Brown bag in the fridge works, but I never worry about lifespan. Any time I make jerky it's usually gone in a week.

 

[smokerjim]

I usually put it in Ziploc bad, but as grillzn said above it usually doesn't last to long, i've had it up to a month with no problems i'm sure it will last a lot longer, maybe someone will chime in who stores it longer, i'm guessing you could probably freeze it but don't hold me to that

 

[metsfan2152]

Thanks guys. With the teriyaki recipe it seems like they are a little wet. If i put them in the paper bag should it absorb the moisture?

 

[siege]

Jerky freezes well. I vacuum seal mine in shirt pocket size pouches, and hide it in the freezer.