With a touch of sweet and smokiness for a perfect blend of flavor, Jim Melton's marinade is your solution to expensive, pre-packed store-bought jerky.
Remove from brine and allow to air dry on racks without rinsing. If you want heat / spicy, sprinkle on meat before smoking. Smoke for 8 to 10 hours, depending on how dry you like the jerky. Use 3 to 5 oz of Hickory, apple or oak in the early stages of the drying cycle. I usua...
they take a little more care to prepare. Not only do the ingredients have to be combined properly, but the jerky has to sit in the marinade for up to a day to really absorb the flavor. Marinated