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I had the same trouble and ended up making the flat strips with good/great results. 3-4 hours in the Nesco is my normal. The jerky should bend without breaking. After the dehydrator I let them sit in an open container in the fridge for a few days to dry a little more. I also think the fat...
For an easy start, try beef hamburgers stuffed with cheese. 140 degrees for an hour before a 1 minute pan fry...awesome. To amaze company cook a bottom round for 3 days. The round turns out tender, perfect medium rare, eats like an expensive steak.
I had great success with AC Legg #116 with added jalapeno powder. Turned out great. I also made a batch with the 116 powder and Sirratcha. 10lbs of each disappeared in 2 weeks. I based it off this post.
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Your probably done with this project so this may be to late.....I made some sticks out of Marianski's Lebanon Bologna recipe and they turned out great. I used them as testers for the drying/curing bologna. Next time I may do half the recipe in sticks.
This is a great recipe. I was amazed at how good and beefy this jerky turned out. I had serious doubts due to the pork and the small amount of spices. Boy was I wrong; thanks again for a great recipe.
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I had similar problems when I started. Trying to save money I used hydrated mold off store bought salami etc...then I bought some powdered mold (600 Backtofirm) works like a charm. The mold grows quickly and covers the entire casing. The packet cost me $40 a few years ago and I still have...