I made my 1st batch of jerky in my new smoker. It is safe to say it will not be my last. I bought some pre-made seasoning packets and curing salt from a local outdoor store and had a local butcher slice me some top round 1/4" thick. I put on the seasoning and left everything in the fridge for 24 hours. I put everything in the smoker for about 45 @ 155, then used hickory for 2 hours at the same temp. Then @ 145 for 3.5 hours. It came out great and my cost was $0.77 per oz, much cheaper than store bought.
Here is a picture of a small sample I brought to work with me. It's not going to last long.
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Looks great
Nice job and super color.
Lookin gooood!
Thanks guys. I've got a brisket ready to go in tomorrow. Looking forward to trying it.
Quote from: jdhunt0 on January 11, 2013, 08:57:02 AM
Thanks guys. I've got a brisket ready to go in tomorrow. Looking forward to trying it.
Make sure you empty the water bowl after the smoke and refill it with hot water about 3/4 of the way full. There will be a lot of grease dripping during the cook. Also check to ensure the drain hole remains clear.so the grease doesn't back up an start a fire.
I've been using hot water, thanks for the tip though.
Looks good I love smoking jerky in the Bradley, it doesn't last long here either
It did not make it 24 hours.
Guess you will be making more next time. Good stuff Ehhh..
Looks real good!
Like real good and like the color...
Nice job and here's to bigger batches. ;)
silly question, after the 24 hours did you just cut it in thin strips?
good looking jerky
Quote from: deb415611 on March 20, 2013, 08:20:44 PM
good looking jerky
No, we just pulled it apart as we ate it. It didn't last long. Neither did the next batch. :)
Looks great!
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