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Smoking Techniques => Jerky Making => Topic started by: Maximus1959 on November 27, 2013, 02:53:38 PM

Title: Deer Jerky NEED Help!
Post by: Maximus1959 on November 27, 2013, 02:53:38 PM
Can someone tell me the following...

How long do I smoke using Mesquite?

What temp do I set the oven to?

How long do I run the oven?

Thanks Mark
Title: Re: Deer Jerky NEED Help!
Post by: Maximus1959 on November 27, 2013, 02:54:30 PM
Using a Bradley 6 rack
Meat is a little less than 1/4 inch thick
Title: Re: Deer Jerky NEED Help!
Post by: PapaC on November 27, 2013, 03:49:04 PM
Others with more experience will chime in, but to get you started, I would set temp at 160, smoke for two hours, and then dry for approx two more hours. Just watch it and check for the consistency you want in the final product. Good luck.
Title: Re: Deer Jerky NEED Help!
Post by: ragweed on November 27, 2013, 03:57:36 PM
I set the temp to 150 F and smoke for two hrs.  Then I move it to a dehydrator.  Mine takes about 5-6 hrs total.
Title: Re: Deer Jerky NEED Help!
Post by: KyNola on November 27, 2013, 05:28:59 PM
Jerky is done when you can bend it and the surface will crack but not break.  If it breaks it's overdone.
Title: Re: Deer Jerky NEED Help!
Post by: Maximus1959 on November 27, 2013, 09:45:41 PM
Thanks Everyone!