I use Spice N Slice mixes for my Jerky . I just use there Western hickory smoked flavor and sometimes add bite .. like some franks red hot or just ground pepper .. but otherwise this stuff makes it .. everytime . I can barley keep it around . a big sell at work . .. you can check em out at
www.spicenslice.com . there a pretty cool business . there a non-profit who helps out the disabled folks in there area by providing employment , .. . .