As fall hunting season approaches, there are many ways to preserve the meat. One of those is dehydrating meat jerky.
Optimum drying temperature is 140°F. But, meat must be heated to 160°F to eliminate possible E. coli bacteria. Pick one of these methods for safe jerky.
- Prior to drying, heat the strips of meat in the marinade by boiling them for 5 minutes, drain, and pat dry. Proceed with dehydrating the meat.
- After dehydrating the meat, place the jerky on a baking sheet and put into a 275°F oven for 10 minutes.
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