Jerky Kit - Original Recipe (2024)

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PS Seasoning's Original Jerky Making Kit combines the mild flavors of onion, Worcestershire, garlic powder and various spices for simply classic jerky taste.

Just getting started?Read our Ultimate Guide to Making Jerky

Features

  • Net. Wt. 12 oz.
  • For use in your smoker, oven or dehydrator. For use with ground or sliced meats.
  • Includes 3 packages of seasoning and comes complete with our Jerky Cure.
  • Each package is measured for 5 lbs. of meat. Makes a total of 15 lbs. per package.

How To Use

A. Ground Meat Method:Mix contents of one Seasoning and Cure* packet with 5 lbs lean, ground meat and 1/2 cup cold water. Mix until sticky and the color is uniform throughout, without any streaks. This ensures that the cure is evenly distributed. Choose one of the next two methods to form strips of seasoned meat prior to drying.

Jerky Gun Method:Use a jerky gun to form strips of seasoned meat. Lay the strips on wire racks (or dehydrator trays), leaving approximately 1/4" space between the strips. Do not overlap.

Rolling Pin Method:Place a small portion of seasoned meat between two sheets of waxed paper. Roll the meat until it is about 1/4" thick. Remove the top piece of waxed paper. Cut the flattened meat into strips, then gently lay them on wire racks (or dehydrator trays), as instructed above.

B.Whole Meat Method:Use only lean, well-trimmed wild game or domestic meat. Slice meat with the grain no more than 1/4" thick. Add contents of one Seasoning and Cure* packet to 1 cup cold water in a large, non-metallic bowl and mix well. Add 5 lbs sliced meat to marinade, mixing well, making sure all surfaces of meat are coated. Transfer the meat mixture to a large plastic storage bag. Refrigerate 8-24 hours. Longer marinating will intensify flavor. Remove the meat from marinade and lay on wire racks** Leave approximately 1/4" space between the strips, being sure not to overlap. Discard remaining marinade.

NOTES: *Cure contains sodium nitrite, which is essential in preserving jerky. Use caution when handling and follow instructions carefully. Keep out of the reach of children.

**In place of wire racks, sliced jerky can be placed on metal skewers and hung down through the top of an oven rack. Place a cookie sheet on the bottom rack to catch the drippings.

DRYING:

A. Conventional Oven:Set the oven temperature to 180 degrees F. Put the loaded wire racks on cookie sheets, then place into oven. Prop the open door about 1" for the first hour to improve ventilation and reduce drying time. Bake for 1 hour, then turn jerky strips over. Turn jerky strips over every 30 minutes while baking until done.

B. Dehydrator Method:Completely load the dehydrator before turning the unit on. Dry the jerky at 160 degrees F for 4-6 hours. Rotate racks and blot surface of jerky occasionally, until done.

C. Smokehouse Method:Preheat the smokehouse to 140 degrees F before loading. Then follow these instructions:

STAGE 1 1 hour 140 degrees F Smoke Off Damper Closed

STAGE 2 1 hour 150 degrees F Smoke On Damper Open

STAGE 3 160 degrees F Smoke Off Damper Open

***Until the jerky shrinks 50% by weight or until done

Note: These instructions are meant as a general guideline. Refer to and follow the instructions of your smoker.

III. STORAGE & TIPS:Jerky should be stored in a dark, dry place, between 50-60 degrees F. Jerky will retain its color and flavor for months stored in this manner. If moisture droplets appear on the inside of the storage container, the jerky should be dried further. Properly dried jerky should be firm, not crisp. Good jerky will break, but not snap when bent. Drying times will vary based on several factors: the amount of jerky, relative humidity, and moisture content of the meat. Avoid storage in plastic containers or bags.

Ingredients

Salt, Spices, Maltodextrin, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Garlic*, Onion*, Worcestershire Sauce* (Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Less Than 2% Calcium Silicate (Prevents Caking). *Dried. Contains: Soy.

Cure: Salt, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Maple Sugar, Sodium Nitrite (0.63%), Propylene Glycol, Less than 2% Silicon Dioxide (Prevents Caking).

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in a jerky kit? ›

Ingredients. Seasoning: Sugar, Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Natural Flavor, Sucralose, Less than 2% Silicon Dioxide (Prevents Caking). Cure: Salt, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Maple Sugar, Sodium Nitrite (0.63%), Propylene Glycol, Less than 2% Silicon Dioxide (Prevents Caking).

What is the cure packet for in jerky? ›

Using a jerky cure will inhibit bacteria growth and prevent botulism or other foodborne illnesses, as jerky is dried at low temps, not cooked. Cured jerky will also lengthen the shelf-life of your product.

What is the salt to meat ratio for jerky? ›

Salt not only helps pull moisture from the meat, it also acts as a preservative. Jerky using salt will have an appreciably longer shelf-life than that without. In general, using one teaspoon of salt per pound of meat, plus any optional herbs and spices, is considered unsalted jerky.

Should I use curing salt for jerky? ›

Using curing salt when making jerky is not essential, however it does have a lot of great benefits. Using curing salt correctly helps to reduce the chance of harmful bacteria growing on meat and ensures a safer curing process. It also improves flavour, colour and extends the shelf life.

What are the ingredients in original beef jerky? ›

BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, BEEF STOCK, PINEAPPLE POWDER, CITRIC ACID.

What is the best meat for homemade jerky? ›

The best meat for jerky are Top Round, Bottom Round, Lifter and Pectoral, but a variety of cuts can be used such as Flank Steak and Skirt Steak. These cuts of beef check all the boxes for beef jerky—economical, lean, and full of flavor.

What happens if you use too much cure in jerky? ›

Too much cure will make the jerky salty. How long did you let it cure for? Recommended curing time is 24 hours for stripped meat and 12 hours for ground meat. Letting it cure too long will make it too salty as well.

Can I use regular salt instead of curing salt? ›

You do not need nitrates to cure your meat. ... Meat cured with sea salt and smoked will not have the characteristic pink color of meat cured with nitrates, but it will have a similar flavor. Sea salt can be used as a substitute for both the Prague powder 1 and the Prague powder 2 types of curing salt.

What is a substitute for curing salt in jerky? ›

What is a substitute for curing salt? Celery juice powder and celery powder are natural substitutes for curing salt.

How much jerky does 1lb of meat make? ›

You can understand why, since processing jerky takes time, and a pound of meat only produces about 1/4-pound of finished jerky. However, it really is a manageable process that you can do at home.

How many pounds of meat does it take to make 1 lb of beef jerky? ›

YIELD OF DRIED MEAT

Four pounds of fresh, trimmed meat will yield 1 pound of jerky, a lightweight dried meat product. Suggested cuts include lean beef round, flank, chuck, rump, or brisket.

How long will jerky last with curing salt? ›

Curing Salt -

Most commercial producers use a salt cure consisting of sodium nitrite to extend the life of their jerky to 1 year. This prevents bacteria that could survive in meat if exposed to oxygen.

Can I make my own curing salt? ›

You can make your own curing salts by combining natural sea salt with saltpeter, but this requires a good deal of precision and a high level of fluency with the curing process itself.

Is curing salt #1 or #2 better? ›

Use #2 only for long, dry curing. #1 is fine for other things that call for a cure, such as for hours of low-temperature smoking. #2 over time in meats, such as in dry-during, turns into nitrite. Be sure you know what you are doing.

How much salt per pound for curing jerky? ›

Basically salt with a little extra nitrate to help enhance flavor and ward of bacteria. 1 oz. of Cure for 25 lbs. of meat or a scant 1/4 teaspoon (1.1 g) for 1 lb.

How do you make safe jerky in a home dehydrator? ›

Lay the strips of meat on the mesh dehydrator trays. Make sure not to overlap the meat. Place in the dehydrator and cook for 3 to 6 hours at 165°F. Start checking the jerky at the 3-hour mark.

What do they put in beef jerky to keep it fresh? ›

Finally, the process to turn beef and other meat into jerky use natural preservatives to keep the meat good longer. Almost all jerky uses salt, but some also use different spices. These spices help preserve the meat to last longer.

How do you package homemade jerky? ›

But jerky will spoil within a few days unless properly packaged. To keep jerky edible for longer periods, you must seal it in a package that is virtually oxygen-free and keep it that way. This can be accomplished with a combination of high-barrier packaging materials and either oxygen absorbers or vacuum sealing.

What is the best meat to dehydrate for jerky? ›

The best cut of meat for beef jerky is round roast. This includes the eye or round, top round, and bottom round roasts.

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