Jerky Dryer?

[capsfan]

What does the Jerky drying accessories do?  Is it a necessity to make jerky? 

 

[smokeasaurus]

I ordered one with my #3......haven't even opened up that box yet.......

 

[SuperDave]

Our smokers are so well sealed that they hold heat and moisture very well.  The jerky dryer is essentially a fan that draws all the moist air out of the box. 

 

[allmann]

I have one and use it, but I would say you could build one much cheaper and better. That being said it works great

 

[DivotMaker]

John, if you plan to smoke jerky or sausage, it is a must.  As said, these smokers retain moisture very well, which is great for ribs/butts/briskets, etc., but not so good if you're trying to remove moisture!  Yes, you can build a fan that will pull moisture out, if you're handy and so-inclined, but the James Dryer is an easy off-the-shelf solution, if you need it.  Works great!

 

[capsfan]

Thank you everyone for the respose

 

[elkins20]

Hey John, another way to do jerky if you already have a dehydrator you can smoke your meat in your smoker at 140 for a couple of hours then remove to the dehydrator. If no dehydrator and you are trying to make jerky you will need the fan.