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What Store Bought Jerky Mix do you use? I am lookin for a good traditional type mix. I tried the Legg's Terriyaki mix, and didn't care for it. I dry mine on top of my coal stove on a rack. I can do about 1/2 lb every 4 hours.
The last mix of bear sticks that we made we picked up a hot sticks mix at Gandermountain and it was really good. I dont' remember the name. Also we have used Highmountain Cracked Pepper which is really good as well. but we pretty much double the mix to make it better.
I've only used Nesco American Harvest pre-mix with a few different flavors...they're OK, but I made alot with these pepper jerky recipes and we like 'em:
Before I started making my own seasoning, I used the "Uncle Bucks" brand seasoning packs that I pick up at Bass Pro Shops. They have a couple different flavors - traditional, hickory and I think maybe teryaki - maybe a couple others. It comes with cure and can be used with either ground meat (think jerky gun) or sliced meat.