Started making jerky for the first time. Got some of the packaged seasoning stuff from Field and Stream and added a little seasoning to it myself, turned out amazing. My question is; do you guys use curing salts when making jerky?

All of their packages come with them, but some recipes I read online don't mention any. I didn't know if it was a given thing, or if it doesn't really matter.

I would like to try to make some jerky with my own marinades (I'm thinking of doing an Old Bay seasoned jerky) and didn't know if I need to get some of the cure stuff.

thanks.