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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR
Drying Jerky:
Jerky is the most popular food to make in dehydrators. Making it yourself can save you money
and allow you to create your own recipes. Use any lean meat you prefer such as beef, venison or
fish.
Safety Information:
1. Sanitation and a clean working area are essential. Wash hands thoroughly with warm soapy
water prior to making jerky.
2. Meat should be frozen or refrigerated up until it’s ready to be used.
3. Do not allow raw meat to come in contact with the finished product.
4. Use a sanitizing solution or diluted bleach to clean all surfaces when done.
5. If marinating meat for whole meat jerky, always marinate in the refrigerator.
6. We recommend that you purchase a pre-packaged jerky spice and cure kit. Follow the
instructions for proper seasoning and curing.
Preparing Natural Jerky:
1. Natural jerky is sliced from bigger pieces of meat. Make sure meat is in the freezer until it is
slightly hard to the touch but NOT frozen. This will help it slice more evenly. For best results
slice meat ¼” thick.
2. While there are many recipes for making your own jerky, we recommend using a pre-
packaged jerky spice and cure kit. Follow the directions provided with the kit.
3. Place the meat on the drying racks making sure that they are not touching or overlapping.
Jerky typically takes 4-8 hours to dry properly.
4. When done drying, remove jerky from the trays and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
5. Use paper towels to remove any excess oil and fat that may be on the jerky.
6. Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
7. If you would like to store your jerky for more than 1 month it is recommended that you store in
a refrigerator or freezer.
Preparing Quick Jerky:
1. Quick jerky is made from ground meat. Use pre-packaged jerky spice and cure kit prior to
drying and follow their instructions.
2. Once the mix is ready, place meat into jerky gun and carefully extrude the formed jerky strips
making sure that the meat is not touching or overlapping. Jerky typically takes 4-8 hours to
dry properly.
3. When the jerky is removed from the trays pat any excess oil or fat from the meat. Allow to cool
for 30 minutes.
4. Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
5. If you would like to store your jerky for more than 1 month it is recommended that you store in
a refrigerator or freezer.
