RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

too hot ..... 170 is perfect /..... 200+ will cook your jerky ...first day in a paper bag and then ... store it in plastic ziploc bag after the first day

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

I suppose I could try to work it with the lid cracked.....but I'd hate to ruin a batch. I suppose I could always use the ovenas a backup, huh?

I can't regulate 170deg (with this cooker). Min. I've been able to regulate is 200deg. 220 is a breeze.

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

Question....

I can regulate about 200-220deg. in my cooker. Is that too high?

That is a perfect temp. When I make it in the oven, I keep it right between 200 and 240ish


Second.....How do you store it after its ready?

After it's done cooking? I set it out for a while (on the counter or any available space) and let it cool down. After that, just put it in a ziploc bag. Simple as that.


Third.....How long would I cook it at 200-220deg?

It depends on personal preferance of course, but it's gonna take atleast a few hours. Depending on how thick the slices are, mine usually takes anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

200+ cooks the meat? Oh well, makes no difference to me. It still tastes good:):D

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

ask any of the guys that have tried my jerky ... by an $80 dehydrator .....use my recipe and you will enjoy the best jerky you have ever ate for decades to come ;)

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

I use my dehydrator and my over. Just whichever I feel like using. Most of the time I can't tell any difference.

I have made one batch so far this year and it was in the oven. I'm still munchin on it, it was pretty good:D

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

OK ... I need EVERYONE to send me some of their jerky and I will be the judge of the best jerky on HNI :D

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

I just thawed out the backstraps on the doe I shot the other day. I am going to try the jerky thing out today. I am pumped! And Jeff, that pick made me so hungry I am going to cook some venison out on the grill this afternoon...ahh, life is good.

RE: who makes their own jerky?
 

I'm in. I would want to know who the winner is so I can get their recipe:D

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I've never made jerky but am interested in trying it this year. One question though. Why on earth would you use the backstraps? Wouldn't you rather use some trim meat ground up? I will NOT relinquish my straps to a jerky gun. They go on the grill [8D]