How Do You Make Homemade Jerky In A Food Dehydrator?
Making jerky in a food dehydrator is a great way to preserve meat for a longer period, but it can be dangerous. Salmonella and E. coli have been making people ill, particularly after eating homemade jerky made from hunted animals. The following recipe makes a deliciously pickled meat jerky for all types of meat, but it has another purpose besides flavor: It is guaranteed to kill 99.9995 percent of bacteria, according to a Colorado State University study. Slice the meat, or take it to a butcher and have it sliced into 5-by-1-inch strips that are 1/4 inches thick. Season both sides of the slices with the salt, pepper and sugar, and infuse it into the meat using the rubber mallet or tenderizer. Lay the strips onto the baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Put the tray in the refrigerator and leave overnight. Add half of the brine mixture to 1 gallon of water and bring to a boil. When the water boils, turn the heat down to a simmer. Place a few strips into the colander and lower it in
