We have made Jerky for more than 30 years using a commercial smoker to our oven, we also have a large
dehydrator, but we prefer a smoker our is a
masterbuilt that has work for years.
Thickness: I have tried 1/8" to 1/2" in widths up to 4" usually 1/4 for best results.
Marinade:
Our Base recipe is:
Cure # 2
Soy sauce
Beef stock
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Black pepper
White pepper
Red flack pepper
Dark corn syrup
Salt.
Marinating time 24-48 hours.
Starting temp 175 for 30-45 min
Lower to Temperature 150 +-
Smoke Hickory
Time 6 hours