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Title: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Brushpopper on November 15, 2017, 10:59:54 AM
Does anyone know approximately how many pounds of beef I could get in my DB to make some jerky?  I have the GMG front shelf that's going to be used inside as a second shelf.  I'm trying to figure out how much meat I need.
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Jon515 on November 15, 2017, 01:42:43 PM
Last time I did jerky I made. 15lbs in my DB, but I have a BR6 in mine.  Hope that helps a little.
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Canadian John on November 15, 2017, 05:54:30 PM
 I would think that would depend on shelf space.. Are you dealing with additional shelves?   If you could somehow jerry- rig extra shelves the  amount would would rise exponentialy.
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Old Smokey on November 15, 2017, 06:38:55 PM
I can get about 2 pounds on using these racks. I got them on amazon.

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Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Brushpopper on November 16, 2017, 10:08:06 AM
I can get about 2 pounds on using these racks. I got them on amazon.

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I have some similar to those I might be able to use.  I'd forgotten we had them.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Conumdrum on November 16, 2017, 03:09:25 PM
Don't know how high the inside of your smoker is. 

Because:  This is how I do mine now.  Paperclips are great.  Boil them first, never know if someone was picking their nose!

That's 5 lbs there.  I started using pork loin, just as good and cheaper.

Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Brushpopper on November 16, 2017, 03:34:12 PM
Don't know how high the inside of your smoker is. 

Because:  This is how I do mine now.  Paperclips are great.  Boil them first, never know if someone was picking their nose!

That's 5 lbs there.  I started using pork loin, just as good and cheaper.



That's an excellent idea!  It's tall enough to do that I think.  Now I just have to figure out what to hang to or make my second shelf adjustable to where it'll go higher than what it is.  I love the ideas shared here!!
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: MikeV on December 03, 2017, 12:40:35 AM
 i made up some trays and  did this, it wasnt a lot of jerky in the end as you can see,  the mat under the jerky worked well...the trays i MacGyvered up where weber small grills and  some SS bolts/nuts,  they work well

cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Brushpopper on December 03, 2017, 10:17:05 AM
i made up some trays and  did this, it wasnt a lot of jerky in the end as you can see,  the mat under the jerky worked well...the trays i MacGyvered up where weber small grills and  some SS bolts/nuts,  they work well

cheers
Mike

I installed my factory front shelf with the folding supports inside a few days ago, so I can do something like you did.  I couldn't find SS bolts that long around here, so I had to use the supports.  I didn't want to use regular mild steel with whatever the coating is on them.  About how much meat did you start out with?
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: MikeV on December 03, 2017, 04:23:44 PM
From memory it was about 5 pounds as i used the Mad hunkys jerky seasoning and followed the instructions
Title: Re: Jerky in a GMG DB
Post by: Conumdrum on December 03, 2017, 06:28:27 PM
From memory it was about 5 pounds as i used the Mad hunkys jerky seasoning and followed the instructions

Me likies Mad Hunky stuff.  I use his jerky mix with added heat.  Tried many types, like his best.  His GP rub for pork/chicken is great as is the pizza shake, wakes up any boring pizza.