This is how I prefer my jerky. I found the "Guns" to be a waste of time.
I used the following ideas.
Shallow cookie sheets, Saran wrap, Pizza cutter
I put the saran wrap on the bottom of the pan
fill with my mixture to the edge and cover with more saran wrap
I then rolled it out to be at the level of the cookie sheet. Now you have a constant depth to your jerky.
Pop it out of the cookie sheet and then cut with a pizza cutter to your preferred width.
No need for special jerky trays in the smoker.
If you want to have some fun, when the recipe asks for water, use something else. I loved using Strawberry jam in my "Gourmet" jerky.
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