I think it’s worth making your own - if not for the cost saving then for the satisfaction. My young son and I made up a wooden cabinet with air holes and a rack as a kind of shop class exercise. I installed a computer fan and a 10W light bulb and I can now make up Jerky and Biltong ( South African style meat). Just like bread making, the anticipation is fun and you get to mess around with different species and marinades.
The alternative is to hang small pieces of meat off the racks in your oven at super low temperature with the door slightly open to promote air flow. Takes a few hours but way quicker than the 3-4 days it takes to make Biltong.
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