Cabela's 10 Tray Deluxe Dehydrator User Manual

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MAKING JERKY

. Use the best quality meats. Meats, fish and poultry should be lean and fresh.

Remove as much fat as possible before dehydrating. Using lean meat will help the

meat dry faster and aid in cleanup by decreasing the drippings. Ground meat should

be 80% to 90% lean. Ground turkey, venison, buffalo and elk are other excellent

choices for jerky.
. Jerky seasonings are available for all tastes. Whenever making jerky, treat the

mixture with cure (sodium nitrate). The cure is used to help prevent botulism during

drying at low temperatures. Follow all of the manufacturer’s directions on the cure

packet.
. Keep raw meats and their juices away from other foods. Marinate meats in the

refrigerator. Do not leave meats un-refrigerated. Prevent cross-contamination by

storing dried jerky away from raw meat. Always wash hands thoroughly with soap

and water before and after working with meat products. Use clean equipment and

utensils.
. Keep meat and poultry refrigerated at 40

o

F (5

o

C) or slightly below; use or freeze

ground beef and poultry within 2 days; whole red meats, within 3 to 5 days. Defrost

frozen meat bin the refrigerator, not on the counter.
. Special considerations must be made when using venison or other wild game, as

it can become heavily contaminated during field dressing. Venison is often held at

temperatures that could potentially allow bacteria to grow, such as when it is being

transported. Refer to the USDA Meat and Poultry Department for further questions

or information on meat and food safety.
. IMPORTANT:

Before placing the meat in a Dehydrator, it is HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED to heat the meat to 160

o

F (71

o

C), poultry to 165

o

F (74

o

C), as

measured with a food thermometer in an oven BEFORE starting the dehydration

process. This step assures that any bacteria present will be destroyed by wet heat.

After heating to 160

o

F (71

o

C), poultry to 165

o

F (74

o

C), maintain a constant dehydrator

temperature of 145-155

o

F (63-68

o

C) during the drying process. Temperatures below

145

o

F (63

o

C) are NOT recommended.

. If using a marinade, shake off excess liquid before placing the meat on the Trays.
.
Evenly space the meat in single layers approximately 1/4” (0.64 cm) apart on the

Trays.

STORING JERKY

. First wrap jerky in aluminum foil or wax paper, then store in a thick plastic food

storage bag, metal, glass or plastic containers. Remove as much air as possible

before sealing. Seal tightly.
. Vacuum sealing is ideal for keeping dried foods.
. Jerky should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place between 50-60

o

F (10-16

o

C) or

lower. Jerky can be stored, if properly dried, at room temperature for 1 or 2 months.

To extend shelf life to up to 6 months, store jerky in the freezer.
. Be sure to label and date all packages with contents, ingredients, original weight

and date processed.
. Keep a journal to help improve drying techniques.

CAUTION! It is important to follow the “Food Safety” guidelines outlined in this

manual. For the most up to date instruction visit the USDA website.

CAUTION! It is important to follow the “Food Safety” guidelines outlined in this

manual. For the most up to date instruction visit the USDA website.

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. You may need to blot fat droplets from the surface of the meat occasionally using

a paper towel.
. Drying times may vary based on many circumstances including but not limited to:

the relative humidity of the room, the temperature of the meat at the beginning of the

drying process, the amount of meat in the

Dehydrator, the leanness of the meat, etc.

. Always allow jerky to cool before taste testing to avoid burns.

. Blanching can pre-treat food for dehydrating. Blanching does not destroy helpful

enzymes and helps retain nutrients. There are two ways to blanch food:

1. WATER BLANCHING: Use a large pan; fill it half way with water. Bring water

to a boil. Place food directly in a boiling water and cover. Remove after three

minutes. Arrange food on the

Trays.

2. STEAM BLANCHING: Using steamer pot bring 2-3” (5-7 cm) of water to a

boil in bottom section. Place food in steamer basket and steam for 3-5 minutes.

Remove steamed food and arrange on

Trays.

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