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![]() Jerky: Quick Snacks & Cool Summertime MealsBy Larry BurrierIn Texas, as soon as you say the word springtime, the 'ol "Dog Days" of summer start pawing their way in just to heat things up - as if our summers aren't long enough! Well, Jerky is here to save the day not only as a quick, re-energizing snack, but also as a cool, easy way to cook up an evening meal. Making your own jerky is simple, and if the little buckaroos are on summer vacation, with your supervision and assistance, this can be a project that'll help keep them busy or maybe even get them that Scout badge. In my book, The TEXAS LINK to Jerky Making, I list several types of meats, marinades and drying methods; but just to get your feet wet, we'll focus on making Old Style Jerky, using a simple, inexpensive home dehydrator that can be purchased just about anywhere. The end result will produce plenty of jerky for snacking, along with enough left over to make a quick, one-dish meal that's nutritious, well-balanced and will keep you from standing around a hot stove all afternoon. Homemade Beef JerkeyOld Style JerkyMakes about 4 lbs. of dried jerky
After marinating, place the meat strips on the dehydrator dryer racks, making sure that you leave -inch space between each piece for air circulation. Be sure that the dehydrator vents on the top cover are open, allowing moisture to escape for approximately four hours, after which time you should close the vent openings and continue drying about 8 more hours, or until the meat has reached the desired dryness, having little moisture and flexibility without breaking. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. And there you have it - Jerky! Jerky Spud Boats
That's all there is to it. Now grab yourself a cool drink and go dangle your feet in the stock tank!
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