Cold Weather Smoking

[rob denboer]

going to try my first batch of jerky and the temp outside is -12 c any hints or tips would be apreciated!! hope it turns out!!!

[Quarlow]

Well Rob just give it a shot. You don't need a lot of heat so outside temp wise you should be ok as long as you can get about 160f. aside from that just rotate your racks front to back and up and down, and some pieces will be done before others so just take them out as needed. You want your jerky to bend an not break or you have ruined it. Smoke for about 2 to 3 hrs depending on how smokey you like but just don't let it dry ringt out.

[GPhunter]

How long does it take in total this is my first time trying with a constant temp smoker last time was very dry but different type of machine. should you smoke it first to get the smoke in then continue cooking in the oven ??

[HawkeyeSmokes]

I go for 1:40 of smoke time and then leave it in the Bradley to dry.

Time can vary a lot depending on brine/cure used, temp, how thick the pieces are.

I do let if dry at a low temp 1'st, then smoke and dry it.