Jerky

[Delta 1]

Has anyone tried making jerky on a smoker?

 

[Fueling Around]

Yes
I think I made my last batch on on the pellet grill (smoker) (pooper).

 

[cptnding]

I've never made on anything else. I smoke it on my Yoder pellet smoker set to it's lowest temp. 150f. Usually takes 3-5 hours depending on meat thickness. And I rotate it is often. My Yoder runs a good bit hotter on the bottom rack.

 

[Winterrider]

Prefer smoker over dehydrator.

 

[smokerjim]

Used my mes 30, comes out excellant

 

[Lonzinomaker]

I only use my Smokin-It #3 to make jerky.

 

[BigW.]

Absolutely. Several threads on here on how to do it, marinades etc.

 

[phathead69]

best of both worlds. dehydrator with smoke tube underneath providing flavor. works great.

 

[slavikborisov]

Has anyone tried making jerky on a smoker?

yes thats all i use

 

[hoagiehut]

I've never made on anything else. I smoke it on my Yoder pellet smoker set to it's lowest temp. 150f. Usually takes 3-5 hours depending on meat thickness. And I rotate it is often. My Yoder runs a good bit hotter on the bottom rack.

I have this same exact setup. I vacuum out the ash from the burn pot in my Yoder and set it for 150°F for ~5 hours. Works great. I make a 5lb batch 2x a month. Starting with a clean burn pot helps ensure it stays lit.

 

[cptnding]

I have this same exact setup. I vacuum out the ash from the burn pot in my Yoder and set it for 150°F for ~5 hours. Works great. I make a 5lb batch 2x a month. Starting with a clean burn pot helps ensure it stays lit.

Yep. Pretty much my exact same process. Stumbled into it trying things and it works great. I do 5lb batches as well. Fits perfectly. Except I'm out and over due for more!
I've always liked that it will run as low as 150. In the heat of summer it will swing up to 165-170 some but in the winter it will hold it at 140-160. Mine is an older one though. The newer upgraded controller may hold temp a little better. I've considered upgrading the controller but I don't give a shit about wifi so it makes me wonder if it's worth the $400+. Does pretty good as is.

 

[OldSmoke]

Has anyone tried making jerky on a smoker?

All the time! Love it.

Open up all of the vents to get plenty of air moving through the smoker. My setup takes about 3.5-4 hours. I vacuum pack it and freeze it.

 

[Delta 1]

Has anyone tried making jerky on a smoker?

Thanks to all who answered my question. You guys are a wealth of information . I will try a recipe from one of you and let you know how it works e
For me.

 

[Doesnt Matter]

Do you all use Prague powder or is it not necessary? I have a Smokai to generate smoke.

 

[slavikborisov]

Do you all use Prague powder or is it not necessary? I have a Smokai to generate smoke.

I use it at .25% just to be on the safe side due it being in the smoker for a few hours …. Rather be safe then sorry

 

[Delta 1]

Do you all use Prague powder or is it not necessary? I have a Smokai to generate smoke.

What is Prague powder?

 

[slavikborisov]

What is Prague powder?

Cure #1 aka instacure 1 aka Prague powder 1 lots of different names