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which rack to use?
« on: February 09, 2014, 10:26:17 AM »
I haven't really seen any threads on this yet.

How much does it matter which rack you use.

Is it different for butts, ribs, fatties, loins?

Looking for some recommendations.
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2014, 12:13:49 PM »
I always try to put meat as high as possible; works good for me.  If I'm smoking different sizes of meat, a put the thinnest portions up high, and the thicker cuts as close as possible below.  That allows the thicker cuts to absorb the heat closer to the smoke box.
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2014, 03:01:24 PM »
I am guessing that for a full load (4-5 trays) of Jerky/Snack Six I'll have to rotate trays?
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2014, 03:21:45 PM »
You might check some of the jerky posts on rack rotation.  You may want to during the initial higher-temp phase, but I bet you won't have to when the temp is low and the fan is on.  But I'm just guessing; I defer to the jerky experts! ;)
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2014, 06:44:15 PM »
I don't have any jerky planned until after the 2014 Deer season. But I think I'll just play it by ear and see how it goes. Maybe with the James Jerky Dryer there will be enough air movement where tray rotation won't be necessary. Wouldn't that be awesome?

I will be doing eight 25lb batches of Snack Stix some time in March though. I'll update in the Sausage section afterward with results.
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2014, 07:47:38 PM »
Quote from: NDKoze on February 09, 2014, 06:44:15 PM
I will be doing eight 25lb batches of Snack Stix some time in March though. I'll update in the Sausage section afterward with results.

200 lbs of snack stix??? Sweet Baby Cheeses!! :o
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2014, 07:53:30 PM »
gonna need some more crackers
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2014, 07:59:20 PM »
Yeah its all prepped and in the freezer from last year's deer hunt. This is split between my folks, brother, and brother-in-law.

We'll probably have to spread over several weekends this Spring.
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2014, 08:01:22 PM »
I'd be glad to help you smoke it, Gregg!  Just send, say 20 lbs to me, and I'll get'r done!  ;D   I'll mail it back...promise! ;)
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2014, 08:07:25 PM »
wink wink
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2014, 08:09:05 PM »
LOL! That's a good one.

You don't call me, I'll call you.  ;)
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2014, 08:22:12 PM »
I'll be waiting by the phone, Gregg! ;D
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Re: which rack to use?
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2014, 08:28:40 PM »
That is great... My brother in law his deer and processed the whole thing into snack stix....awesome!
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