1st Batch of Jerky.... WOW

[jdhunt0]

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.

[Tenpoint5]

Looks great

[Keymaster]

Nice job and super color.

[OU812]

Lookin gooood!

[jdhunt0]

Thanks guys.  I've got a brisket ready to go in tomorrow.  Looking forward to trying it.

[Tenpoint5]

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.

[jdhunt0]

I've been using hot water, thanks for the tip though.

[Smoker John]

Looks good I love smoking jerky in the Bradley, it doesn't last long here either

[jdhunt0]

It did not make it 24 hours.

[devo]

Guess you will be making more next time. Good stuff Ehhh..

[SiFumar]

Looks real good!

[ghost9mm]

Like real good and like the color...

[JZ]

Nice job and here's to bigger batches. ;)

[smokinjoe73]

silly question, after the 24 hours did you just cut it in thin strips?

[deb415611]

good looking jerky