Care And Cleaning - Presto Dehydro Instructions Manual

Preparing Jerky from Ground Meat
Use one packet of Presto
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ground meat that is about 93% lean. Mix until meat and seasoning are blended.
Place the ground meat mixture in a Presto
that the meat does not touch or overlap. Dry jerky at 160°F for 4 to 8 hours. See "Determining Dryness" information below.
Cook the meat after dehydrating, following the instructions above.
Determining Dryness
Begin checking jerky after about 4 hours and every 30 minutes thereafter. Drying time will depend on a variety of factors. These
factors include the type of meat, the amount of fat in the meat, and whether or not you precooked the meat before dehydrating. In addi-
tion, times will vary depending on size/thickness of the pieces and how full the trays are. Jerky that is acceptably dry will crack when
bent but will not break.
Packaging and Storage
After cooling, pat jerky with paper toweling to remove any fat droplets which may form on the jerky. Follow "Packaging and Storage"
information on page 3. Jerky can be stored 1 to 2 months at room temperature. However, to maintain the best flavor and quality, store
in the refrigerator or freezer.
Jerky Marinade†
1½ - 2 pounds of lean meat
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hickory smoke-flavored salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and follow "Preparing Jerky from Meat Strips" instructions beginning on page 8.

Care and Cleaning

1. Remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning.
2. Wash the dehydrator trays and cover in warm water and a mild detergent or wash in a dishwasher.
The fruit roll trays and the mesh screens should be washed in warm, sudsy water. Do NOT wash these parts in a dishwasher.
If necessary, a soft brush may be used to loosen dried on food particles. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners
on any of the dehydrator parts.
3. Wipe the dehydrator base with a soft, damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE THE DEHYDRATOR BASE IN WATER OR OTHER
LIqUID.
The screen which covers the center hub on the dehydrator platform lifts off for cleaning, if needed. Wash in warm water, dry thor-
oughly, reposition over hub, and snap in place.
Storing the Dehydrator
Before stacking the trays onto the base for storage, turn the base upside down and wrap the cord around the center hub, securing the
cord under the clips.
For compact storage, stack the trays onto the base so all of the trays with handles are upside down (raised ribs facing up) and all of the
trays without handles are smooth side up. Once all of the trays are stacked onto the base, turn the cover upside down and place on top
of the trays.
*Presto Jerky Gun sold separately.
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†Jerky Marinade recipe provided by "So Easy To Preserve", 5th ed., 2006 Bulletin 989, Cooperative Extension Service, The University of Georgia, Athens. Revised by
Elizabeth L. Andress, Ph.D. and Judy A. Harrison, Ph.D., Extension Foods Specialists.
Jerky Seasoning Mix and combine entire contents of one packet each of jerky spice and cure with 1 pound
Jerky Gun* or a cookie press and extrude meat directly onto dehydrator trays, making sure
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