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I went to make beef jerky today and since the YS1500 manual mentions I can set a temp between 150-600 I was expecting to set my temp to 165 (per a recipe I was following) but when I went to do it my controller would only let me set the temp to 175. I guess I'm just asking if this is expected or is there a trick to setting a temp lower than 175?

The YS1500 temp range is 175 to 500 degrees. Thank you for pointing out the mistake in the YS1500 manual.

Gotcha, I'll make a note in my manual. Thanks! The jerky turned out great but I'll post that in the other section.

There was a point when the YS1500 went down to 150*, but that was changed to 175* as the lowest temp setting now. That's the temp I use for jerky and always get great results.

I was looking at the ATBBQ recipe for curing then smoking the bacon at 170. Have you also done this at the 175 without issue? I know its only a 5 degree difference but figured Id ask since were talking about a lot of fat present on the bacon.

Yes. I've cured and smoked several bellies for bacon and I cook them set at 175* for about five hours until the bellies are about 160-165 internal temp. Then make sure to let them cool and let the fat solidify. Slice the next day and devour. It's good stuff.

BTW, the smell during the 3rd through 5th hours of smoke is INSANE. Especially if you have the cooker full of bellies.

Oh man, sounds like a trip to Restaurant Depot coming this weekend.