MES 40 for smoking Beef Jerky?

[dtsobel]

I'm looking at getting a new smoker to make mostly beef jerky.  Is this a good unit for this purpose?

I'm sure i will do other meat smoking but the main use will be Beef Jerky.

Thanks

 

[smokinhusker]

I have an MES 40 and it's great for jerky, snack sticks, summer sausage, etc. Also perfect for cold smoking. The only drawback is at temps below 180* it doesn't make much if any smoke and so I would recommend one of these http://www.amazenproducts.com/Default.asp

Here's some jerky and snack sticks I've done on it

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/117191/sweet-and-spicy-elk-jerky-in-the-mes

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/118853/elk-jerky-for-easter-lol

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/118854/elk-pork-pepperoni-sticks-done-and-updated

I've smoked all kinds of cheese and recently did homemade kielbasa.

 

[sigmo]

That all looks SOO good!

I am inspired to try some of that.  I love jerky AND beef stick thingies.  Home-made would be great.

I've done jerky myself, but never a beef stick of any sort.

Bravo!
 

 

[smokinhusker]

I use the Hi Country Kits for most of my snack sticks and jerky. I did make some with this recipe and they were pretty good: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110294/spicy-pepperoni

 

[sigmo]

I've got to try some of this stuff!

Sent from my phone (as if anyone cares).

 

[smokinhusker]

Thank you! We certainly like the Hi Country Kits and I make it one time as instructed, then decide if I need to tweak it.