How to Use a Dehydrator to Make Beef Jerky
Instructions
- Wrap the meat in butcher’s paper or plastic film and chill it in the freezer for one to two hours to firm it up before slicing.
- Slice into strips.
- Make Marinade
- Transfer meat to plastic bag.
- Marinate for 24 hours.
- Remove from marinade and remove excess liquid. Transfer beef to rack to dry. Jerky must be as dry as possible when going into the dehydrator to prevent steaming.
- Preheat dehydrator to 175*F.
- Arrange beef slices in a single layer on dehydrator rack so they are not touching each other. Place a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil underneath to catch drippings.
- Dehydrate until dry and leathery, 3 to 4 hours. Cut with scissors into bite-size pieces.
