SKU 93669
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Operation
CAUTION: Before each use, you must thoroughly clean and sanitize the Jerky Kit.
Please refer to http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/fc05-4.pdf for FDA approved cleaning and
sanitizing standards for food handling equipment. NOTE: URL is controlled by the FDA and
may change without notice.
1.
To clean your Jerky Kit, first disassemble it.
2.
Remove the Tip and Tip Collar by unscrewing the Tip Collar counterclockwise.
3.
Remove the Body from the Main Mechanism by unscrewing counterclockwise.
4.
Clean and sanitize all components at least to standards prescribed by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration 2005 Food Code parts 4-6 and 4-7. These standards include thorough cleaning and
chemical or hot water sanitizing procedures. Among these are water washing procedures in which
the item is washed in hot water with an appropriate detergent for at least 30 seconds, and surface
temperature of the item reaches at least 160° F. Dry items thoroughly with a clean cloth.
5.
Reassemble the Body onto the main mechanism by screwing it clockwise until tight. Do not
overtighten. Pull the Plunger back into the full retracted position.
6.
Prepare a jerky mix using any appropriate recipe of your choice. NOTE: food materials and recipes are
not included with this kit. You are strongly urged to use sanitary food preparation practices when
making a jerky or any other food mix for use with this kit. Please visit www.foodsafety.gov for current
standards and advice regarding safe and sanitary food preparation.
7.
Roll the prepared jerky mix into a cylinder shape no larger than 1-7/8” Diameter. Cut the cylinder into
short sections 2-3” long. Insert each section into the Body until nearly filled. Leave at least 1” of the
Body unfilled to allow for compression and shaping of the food material.
8.
Insert the selected Tip into the Tip Collar and attach to the Body. Screw the Tip / Tip Collar assembly
onto the Body by turning clockwise until tight. Do not overtighten.
9.
Extrude the Jerky mix or other food material onto a clean and sanitary drying surface by squeezing
the Trigger. When the desired length food item is extruded, cut off with a clean utensil, and repeat.
10. Continue to extrude food items until the Jerky Kit is empty. Refill the Jerky Kit and continue the
process until the food mix has been used up.
11. Cover and refrigerate all food materials. Always follow recipe instructions for safe food handling and
storage of the Jerky mix or other food material.
12. Disassemble, clean and sanitize the Jerky Kit. Store it in a clean dry place for future use.
13. Prepare food according to your Jerky recipe.
NOTE: Specific recipes and procedures for food drying or Jerky making are not discussed in this
manual. Please refer to an authoritative source for this information. Sanitary procedures must be
used at all times during food preparation.
