Jerky equipment

Honest reviews of the equipment for making jerky, venison and biltong at home. What is worth buying, what to skip, and why.

Best dehydrators for jerky

Ranked on the four things that matter: airflow, temperature control, capacity and value. The heart of the operation.

Must hit it for the kill-step

Even airflow beats tray count

Every roundup

01 Money pick Best meat grinder The venison angle. Grinds trim and tough cuts without bogging. Where the value is. 02 Roundup Best jerky gun For ground jerky. Even sticks and strips, fast, with less mess. 03 Roundup Best meat slicer Uniform slices are the single biggest fix for uneven batches. 04 The essential Best thermometer Proof you cleared the 160°F kill-step. The one tool the safety rule depends on.

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