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That's great, congratulations!
I use a few cure/seasoning kits when I make my venison jerky, namely Hi Moutain Seasonings Hunters Blend or Bourbon BBQ Blend and they tend to do well. I would be lost without the kits as far a curing goes. The kits make it pretty simple. After I have rubbed on the cure/seasoning I let sit in my fridge for at least 24 hours and then I smoke it using either apple, maple, or Jack Daniels woodchips. If I am using applewood I like to also add some apple juice to the drip/water pan. I smoke it until it looks right and the internal temperatures are right, usually it takes about 2.5-3 hours.
I'm not sure on the process if you are using a dehydrator though. Hope that helps.
I use a few cure/seasoning kits when I make my venison jerky, namely Hi Moutain Seasonings Hunters Blend or Bourbon BBQ Blend and they tend to do well. I would be lost without the kits as far a curing goes. The kits make it pretty simple. After I have rubbed on the cure/seasoning I let sit in my fridge for at least 24 hours and then I smoke it using either apple, maple, or Jack Daniels woodchips. If I am using applewood I like to also add some apple juice to the drip/water pan. I smoke it until it looks right and the internal temperatures are right, usually it takes about 2.5-3 hours.
I'm not sure on the process if you are using a dehydrator though. Hope that helps.