Jerky help?

[HERMET]

I'm making several batches of jerky this weekend. One is my favorite teriyaki recipe and another is cajun.
I've only ever used the dyhydiater but I want to try the cajun on the smoker.
The question is what wood to use? I don't want to overwhelm the seasonings with the wood flavor and I don't want it underwhelming either.
Thoughts, experiences or suggestions?

 

[John5757]

I'm making several batches of jerky this weekend. One is my favorite teriyaki recipe and another is cajun.
I've only ever used the dyhydiater but I want to try the cajun on the smoker.
The question is what wood to use? I don't want to overwhelm the seasonings with the wood flavor and I don't want it underwhelming either.
Thoughts, experiences or suggestions?

What kind of meat

 

[HERMET]

Beef.

 

[John5757]

Maybe some middle of the road stuff like pecan. Or half pecan half mesquite.

 

[jdav]

Maybe some middle of the road stuff like pecan. Or half pecan half mesquite.

This...
I ruined $150 worth of meat putting too much & the wrong wood. I overkilles with hickory. Had a guy tell me it works well smoking on the pellet grill. He hangs the meat on kabobs from the spot rod.

 

[Just1more]

I just buy mine. Lol

 

[jdav]

I just buy mine. Lol

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Where & is is more on the tender side or chewy?
Wagyu.

 

[Just1more]

Yes

Where & is is more on the tender side or chewy?
Wagyu.

https://7xbeef.com/7x-beef-jerkys.html
Very tender.

 

[HERMET]

This...
I ruined $150 worth of meat putting too much & the wrong wood. I overkilles with hickory. Had a guy tell me it works well smoking on the pellet grill. He hangs the meat on kabobs from the spot rod.

That's what I'm afraid of. I not doing anywhere near that quantity but still don't want to ruin it.

 

[HERMET]

I just buy mine. Lol

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For folks who just want to eat.