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RECORD: CHAT-0225
TOPIC: Jerky Smoking Time Guide
IMPORTED: 2026.06.02

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: Ok so is it ok for me to do my summer sausage on saturday? I mixed it last night but havent stuffed it yet

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USER MESSAGES:
1. How long will it take to smoke my jerky
2. Its probably 1/8 to 3/16 thick
3. Whats the time line look like for sunmer sausage
4. I have not done the mustard seeds yet im using fiberous casting

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. It depends on the thickness and smoker temperature, but for the jerky recipe we've talked about (about 2 pounds, sliced around 1/4" thick): - 140–150°F smoker: 5–8 hours - 160°F smoker: 4–6 hours - 170°F smoker: 3–5 hours A better test than time is how it bends: - Pick up a piece and bend it. - It should crack slightly but not snap in half. - If it snaps cleanly, it's overdone. - If it feels soft and stretchy, it needs more time. For extra safety with beef jerky, many people either: 1. Smoke at 160–165°F, or 2. Finish the jerky in a 275°F oven for 10 minutes after smoking. Since you're using Morton's Tender Quick, I'd smoke at 160°F and start checking around 4 hours. How thick did you slice the meat, and what…
2. At 1/8" to 3/16" thick, your jerky will dry faster than most recipes. I'd expect roughly: - 150°F: 3–5 hours - 160°F: 2.5–4.5 hours - 170°F: 2–4 hours Start checking after about 2½–3 hours if you're running 160°F or higher. A good test: 1. Pull out a thicker piece. 2. Let it cool for a minute. 3. Bend it. - If it bends easily like fresh meat, keep smoking. - If it bends and small cracks appear in the fibers, it's done. - If it snaps, it's too dry. Since you're using Tender Quick and like spicy flavors, I'd rather pull it a little early than late. It will continue to firm up as it cools. What smoker are you using, and what temperature do you have it set at right now?
3. That's actually perfect. Since you haven't added the mustard seed yet, I'd do this on Saturday: 1. Pull the meat out of the fridge. 2. Add your mustard seed (for 5 lbs, I'd use 2–3 tablespoons depending on how much you like it). 3. Mix thoroughly until the meat gets sticky again. 4. Stuff into your fibrous casings. 5. Let the stuffed sausages hang at room temperature for 1–2 hours before they go into the smoker. The extra curing time in the fridge won't hurt anything. In fact, the flavor is often a little better after several days. A few tips for fibrous casings: - Soak them in warm water for 20–30 minutes before stuffing. - Don't overstuff them—they'll tighten up during smoking. - Prick any visible air pocket…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
- 140–150°F smoker: 5–8 hours
- 160°F smoker: 4–6 hours
- 170°F smoker: 3–5 hours
- Pick up a piece and bend it.
- It should crack slightly but not snap in half.
- If it snaps cleanly, it's overdone.
- If it feels soft and stretchy, it needs more time.
- Smoke at 160–165°F, or
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