Jerky on the kettle

[nvandyke]

Anyone have any tips for doing jerky on your kettle?  I've made it in the oven many times, but want to try on the kettle.

[HoosierKettle]

Yes. Get a nesco dehydrator. I’ve done it all ways.


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[HoosierKettle]

The problem with a kettle or wsm or oven for that matter is there isn’t enough air movement and the temp needs to be around 145-160 imo. Higher than that cooks the jerky more than dehydrates it. I’ve found that the texture and overall final product is much better using a quality dehydrator.

I haven’t tried the kettle but I have used the wsm. It makes decent jerky but not near as good as a dehydrator imo.

I don’t want to discourage anyone that disagrees with me so speak up. It was probably user error on my part anyway.

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[SMOKE FREAK]

I smoke jerky in my stick burner and finish in the oven with the door cracked to let moisture out...The kettle would be a challenge...I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for you...

[varekai]

I have made it in my 18" WSM, I struggle with the cooking/drying part but no matter, I make a damn good tasting jerky if I do say so myself.. I am also working on an idea to facilitate jerky making in the Smokey mountain..it's taking a while to get from concept to working product , lots of home projects in the way right now.  Anyway, I do turn out sufficiently dried and tasty jerky, have never tried in my kettle...