rat44
Found some matches.
Has anyone tried using one of the Amaz-N-Smokers in a UDS to do jerky? I would think the temps would be just about right. Thinking about getting the 5x8, but thought I'd see if anybody has tried it before I do.
Jerky on UDS idea
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ITBFQ
is Blowin Smoke!
I've used the Amaz-n-Tube to cold smoke cheese. They work great.
ebijack
Babbling Farker
No, I use a drip pan (indirect that way) the 2 racks/grates and smoke the jerky around 150*
Shagdog
Quintessential Chatty Farker
^this
If you use just the amazing smoker, your temp will be about what the ambient temp is. And your jerky will not dry out unless it's a pretty hot day. I would just warm smoke it at 150 till dry. You don't even have to buy any new equipment. Just start with about 8-10 hot coals, and your ball valve half open. Should get you in the ballpark
Bbq_lover
Full Fledged Farker
I marinade my jerky and then cold smoke it for an hour or so, then use a dehydrator to dry it. Before I smoke I lay the strips out on racks and put it I the fridge for a few hours. I only do this during fall and winter so the meat is alway cold. Great smoky flavor and I love the texture.
smokin30-06
Full Fledged Farker
Next time I do some I am going to hang it so the grease can drop off instead of pool on top...
rdstoll
is one Smokin' Farker
I've used the Amaze-N-Tube to smoke bacon. Agree that for jerky it's best to get the temp up a little bit at least. I've done jerky at 120-150* and it took about 7-8 hours for it to dry out and become pliable. The Tube added the smoke flavor...
ITBFQ
is Blowin Smoke!
I used it in my WSM... I didn't temp it. All I know is that the cheese didn't melt.
I'd get the temps to 150 and then use the tube for supplemental smoke.
DjPorkchop
is one Smokin' Farker
I wish I could hold temps low enough to do jerky on my uds. I know old leaky likes to run 290 - 300 and my big poppa I have never tried to maintain under 225. I have been ITCHING to do some jerky too.
Whats the process in a UDS?
Whats the process in a UDS?
ebijack
Babbling Farker
For me, I usually use my mini wsm coal basket since you won't need/use all that much coal, set inside my empty regular UDS coal basket. Place the mini basket close to one edge of the UDS coal basket and that is set towards an air intake vent when setting down inside the drum if that makes sense. I use a lot of the small slivers/pieces of wood that are in the bags of wood chunks. Use a starter cube to light the briquette coals ( I don't use lump for this due to inconsistent temps). I can get 120* for about 1-2 hrs but without adding a touch more air the coals will eventually go out. I can run 150* without a problem. I'd suggest using at least a 2" exhaust ( more draw) and no riser on the intake your going to use. I use a drip pan above the coals to keep things indirect.
Anyway that is my method.
Shagdog
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Like teleking said.. less coals. and less air. Only start with 6-10 lit coals, and just open one ball valve half way and see where that gets you.. I smoked jalapenos on my uds, and set the temp to 150 and let it run for 26 hours straight and only even checked it twice. It should run that low like a champ, unless there's just way too much air leaking in...
