batches taste different

Different cuts of meat will be different and the direction of slicing (with or across grain), can also change the flavor.

"secret recipe" not working out so well?

Try switching to High Mountain rather than Abe's. I've made at least 15 batches (5 lbs at a time) in my AmeriQue and wouldn't consider it any other way. Friends and family go crazy over the stuff, and it's easier than tying my velcro shoes.

I have been using Abes for a very long time with no problems. I tried High Mountain once and hated it! Maybe I got a bad cow...you know, those dairy cows they are selling? I am trying a different seasoning, and just got done putting it in the marinade. If it tastes as good as it smells...watch out!

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Originally posted by GristleLips:
"secret recipe" not working out so well?

Just a minor bump in the road Gristle. Nothin I cant work out.

I made a 5 lb batch of jerky marinading in Yoshida Teriyaki sauce and Tenderquick for 48 hrs. Threw it into the Elite at 225* on jerky rods for 4.5 hrs, GLH Method.

It was my best batch yet. Very tasty and perfect texture. Drove down to Palm Springs (here now) with another couple to join them at their timeshare. We ate the jerky on the trip down, and it was a big, big hit. As big as the smoked garlic almonds we snacked on also. My daughter and grandkids are housesitting for us munching on LCNSac's smoked almonds I made last week. I love my Cookshack.