Another Newb jerky question...

[pimpzilla]

I'm smoking some this weekend using a Hi Mountain kit.  My question is, do I need to refrigerate it after I smoke it?  It says in directions that it is necessary, but I'd like not to have to as I'm going to send it to my old roommate from college.  Help me, help me!

 

[daveomak]

Read the ingredient label....  See if it has nitrite as an ingredient... Below is a thread where nepas makes jerky and ships it to Afghanistan... There are many useful tips that may help you....  Dave

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/120686/afghanistan-bound-jerky