which rack to use?

[NDKoze]

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.

 

[DivotMaker]

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.

 

[NDKoze]

I am guessing that for a full load (4-5 trays) of Jerky/Snack Six I'll have to rotate trays?

 

[DivotMaker]

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!

 

[NDKoze]

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.

 

[DivotMaker]

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!!

 

[benjammn]

gonna need some more crackers

 

[NDKoze]

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.

 

[DivotMaker]

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!

 

[benjammn]

wink wink

 

[NDKoze]

LOL! That's a good one.

You don't call me, I'll call you. 

 

[DivotMaker]

I'll be waiting by the phone, Gregg! ;D

 

[Paul Case Luca]

That is great... My brother in law his deer and processed the whole thing into snack stix....awesome!