Important Tips on How to Make Beef Jerky

The woods have many secrets to tell. Especially when it comes to grilling! The secret behind the best grills lies in the type of wood used as well as the efficacy of the griller. Smoke Pistol is a new design in grillers which is highly adaptable and can be attached to other smokers as well. These grillers can be refilled using wooden cartridges and the choice of wood determines the flavor of the grilled product.

Choices Galore!

When it comes to choosing a wood for smoking your meat, the choices are endless. Every wood has its idiosyncrasy and lends a unique flavor and appearance to the grilled food. Some of the most popular woods are listed below:

Make Beef Jerky

Make Beef Jerky

  • Alder: It brings the untold mysteries of the mountains into your grillers. It has a sweet smoky presence and is generally used for smoking Salmon. Its musky smoke penetrates the fiber of the meat and tenderizes it, soaking it in a rich aroma of natural flavors.

 

  • Mesquite: The Mesquite is a gift from the Southwest and has a strong earthly flavor. It blends well with dark meats like beef and duck. It demands careful handling as its strong fragrance can alter the true nature of the meat.
How to Make Beef Jerky

How to Make Beef Jerky

  • Oak: Oak is as good as it gets! It is one of the oldest and most popular woods used for grilling and leaves behind a trail of mild aroma. It also lends an elegant, brownish color to the grilled food which makes it a connoisseur’s delight. Oak blends perfectly well with almost all kinds of meat.

There are various other wood cartridges available for grilling including Apple, Alpine and so on. Your choice should depend on the kind of meat you want to grill as well as the fragrance you like. A good way is to try new ways for grilling as well as read books on how to make beef jerky. With a little practice, you will become the king of the grill!