low sodium jerky

[bigbun7474]

about to start making jerky and am interested in low sodium. is it possible? i've seen sugar curing mentioned somewhere and don't know how i works. i am interested in making a sweet jerky. any info is great, thanks

 

[jon foster]

I'd be interested to see some recipes too.

Jon.

 

[rbpinney]

I just picked up some jerky racks for my smoker so I am headed down the same path you are. I have heard of Morton Sugar Cure,but have not found any recipes with it or heard of anyone using it.

 

[alelover]

Morton cures have loads of salt in them. You would be better off using Cure 1 and adjusting your salt content from there.

 

[smokinhusker]

Morton cures have loads of salt in them. You would be better off using Cure 1 and adjusting your salt content from there.

I have to agree! I bought a bag of Morton's Tender Quick, cause that's what a friend suggested for my first Canadian Bacon, anyway it was WAY too SALTY for us and I've never used it since.

 

[floridafox]

Yea, I wonder too!!! :) Im also interested in a salt alternative. Anyone try potassium chloride? It is a salt, but maybe not as problematic as Sodium.

I would think it *could* be ok to greatly reduce salt if you are making jerky from whole meats and not ground meats. I do not know for sure though.

I would take certain precautions like cooking it in an oven first then moving it over to a dehydrator. Just my opinion and I am just a beginner. ;P