ooooh, no I haven't tried that or thought of it. I think I'll need some further guidance but definitely down to make it when I settle down back to having a home and aquire a dehydrator. I totally digging the prep movement and this would be the go to one for me. What thickness do you like yours at? I am def not a jerky connoisseur for the fact I've been limited in eating it due to the spices.