I have made jerky before but it was the ole wooden spoon in the oven door way. I know that works but do you guys use a dehydrator to make it? What kind would you recommend? It seems like the oven way is pretty messy. Also, any tips on seasoning and how thin/think to make it would be helpful. I seen the jerky makers that use burger and you lay out strips after seasoning it. Have you guys used those? Guess I am kinda getting my Christmas list together.