Jerky Recipes - Ronco Electric Dehydrator Important Safeguards

JERKY RECIPES FOR MEAT AND FISH
Normally raw meat is used for jerky. However, cooked meat as well as raw meat may be
dehydrated for later reconstitution. Cut or grind meat to size for recipes before
dehydration. You'll find that meat is much easier to work with when it's cut to size
before it is dehydrated and becomes crispy.
Be extra careful when making jerky from raw chicken or turkey because salmonella
bacteria may be present in the poultry when you purchase it. It is extremely important
that both raw chicken and turkey not exceed ¼" thickness. Marinade must thoroughly
permeate the meat (soak for 10 minutes). Do not pat dry or remove any of the marinade
sauce. Make absolutely sure that you follow all instructions precisely. Do not consume
any food that tastes, smells or looks improper, especially jerky. Wash hands and utensils
well.
RAW MEAT FOR BEEF JERKY: Any kind of beef is good for making beef jerky.
The secret is to trim off all the fat before slicing. In many cases, your local supermarket
butcher will slice the selected meat for you free of charge. We suggest meat be sliced
about 1/8" – ¼" thick. If meat is slightly thicker, increase marination time.
Marinate in a combination of soy sauce sweetened to taste with brown sugar and liquid
smoke (optional). Add crushed chili pepper if you like it hot. Marinate the meat for 5- 10
minutes. Thicker cuts of meat will need to marinate considerably longer. It is important
that the marinade permeate the meat thoroughly.
Place one layer of meat on each tray. If you like slightly thicker slices, then increase the
drying time accordingly. Store in clean jars with tight lid or use plastic Ziploc® brand
storage bags.
MARINADE FOR BEEF, FISH OR TURKEY JERKY
½ lb brown sugar Spices of your choosing
3 cups soy sauce ½ cup liquid smoke (optional)
Mix ingredients in bowl and let stand while you are cutting the meat. Place beef, fish or
turkey into the bowl of marinade, secure lid and let stand about 10 minutes. Shake bowl
and turn bowl every few minutes to cover all pieces equally. Drain in sieve or colander.
Place on trays and dehydrate. Turn and rotate trays every few hours. Drying time is about
1-2 days for a 5-7 tray (no fan machine) or 8 to 12 hours with the Ronco deluxe 10-15
tray motorized-fan Food Dehydrator.