Originally Posted by
Muley Hunter
I've been researching this since my last post. It seems to be safe you're right about heating up the jerky after the process of drying is done. It can also be done before the drying process.
Either way it should be done to be safe.
I've been thinking about the before/after question. I think if you are using a dehydrator, and most of the added flavor was coming from a marinade, you could do put it in the oven before or after and have, more or less, the same result. If you are using a smoker, then you are adding flavor during the smoking process. If you pre-cook, the meat may have a film of a crust, and not pick up the smoke as readily?? So, I'd probably not cook first if smoking.
(I have nothing to back this up except for my own speculation
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