If you have tried a fair amount of commercial jerky then you will probably have experienced jerky that is chewy or jerky that is tender, soft and seems to fall apart more. I myself prefer a more chewy texture and like to prepare jerky so that it has a bite and needs a certain amount …
Working out how long to dehydrate jerky is something that takes practice. It is a case of finding that sweet spot where there is a nice chew to the jerky without it being too brittle. Dehydrating jerky is not really a case of saying, this is how many hours to do it for, there are …
A Dehydrator is by far the simplest and most reliable way to make Jerky at home. It takes out all the guesswork and it is a simple as laying the meat out on trays and turning it on. There are some things to look out for when buying a dehydrator though. Let’s take a look …
Making a good jerky marinade is important because this is your chance to introduce all the flavours you want to incorporate. It can quick start the drying process as well as tenderise the meat you are using. A jerky marinade works well because, being a liquid, it coats all the meat that you are turning …
Making beef jerky is simple enough but you have to follow a few simple rules. The cut of beef you choose to make jerky with can make a lot of difference to the finished product so it pays to think carefully about and keep an eye out for a few key attributes that will make …
Drying food is a great way of preserving it and not only that, it transforms the flavours and textures too. Just think about dried foods like beef jerky or sun-dried tomatoes, for instance, they are completely unique in flavour and texture and the same punch of flavour isn’t really achievable without dehydrating them. I absolutely …
If you have ever made beef jerky before you will know that it tastes great and is a pretty simple process. It takes a while to get used to the fact that once dehydrated the jerky doesn’t necessarily need to be kept in the fridge. One of the most common questions that come up after …
Beef jerky is something that is great to make yourself. It is a lot cheaper than buying it ready made and you can completely customise it to your own tastes. Living in the UK beef jerky is no way near as popular as it is in the US or Canada which makes making it at …
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There are many foods that can be preserved by dehydration. The method in which you dehydrate food isn’t going to alter the flavour or the shelf life of the food (if done properly) so does it matter what method you use to dry the food out? In this post, we will cover some of the …