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nak

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Re: Making jerky for the first time in SI #3
« Reply #30 on: July 21, 2020, 02:04:20 PM »
Thanks for the recommendation Dave.

Since I have the model #1, that will definitely help. I better recheck the length of that skewer to see it fits.

What spacing are you using between the skewers?
Craig from Sacramento

nak

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Re: Making jerky for the first time in SI #3
« Reply #31 on: July 21, 2020, 02:13:05 PM »
Dave,

Never mind...about the spacing, I guess it'll depend on the width of the cut. This is what happens when you get old. Ha!

Checked the dimension of the skewers...too long. My #1 is 13" deep.
Craig from Sacramento

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Re: Making jerky for the first time in SI #3
« Reply #32 on: July 21, 2020, 02:17:14 PM »
You should easily be able to cut the skewers  to length with tin snips or side cutter pliers and file the cut to dull the edges.  I like these skewers because they come with a container.
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nak

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Re: Making jerky for the first time in SI #3
« Reply #33 on: July 21, 2020, 02:22:50 PM »
Dave,

Cool...I was just on Amazon looking at skewers, came back to the forum and did a search on skewers. Low and behold, your post came up. Talk about saving me some time.

Thanks,
Craig
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Re: Making jerky for the first time in SI #3
« Reply #34 on: July 04, 2022, 08:56:54 AM »
I had trouble getting jerky to come out properly. Looked at the jerky dryer, built my own out of fan similar to what others posted. Still not happy with results. Did a couple batches without dryer fan, by leaving door slightly open to allow moisture to escape. It worked better than the fan dryer. Went a step further added a $10. Weber vent to top. Jerky texture comes out just right for my tastes. KISS works for me. Happy 4th everyone.
« Last Edit: July 04, 2022, 08:58:46 AM by mitde58474 »

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Re: Making jerky for the first time in SI #3
« Reply #35 on: July 04, 2022, 11:27:48 AM »
Congrats and welcome to the forum!
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