I've expirimented with all sorts of jerky recipes and my favorites are from Hi Mountain Seasonings (garlic/black pepper or original). Many grocery stores sell it and most sporting goods places. Works great for whole muscle or ground meat. Costs about $7 and seasons 15lb. Also has a chart so you can do a pound or two at a time. I put mine on the smoker for an hour then finish it on the dehydrator. Good eatin! Give it a try sometime. Also if you like making your own breakfast sausage, their mountain man blend is awesome- half deer meat and half 50-60% lean pork.