Darcey Blue wrote:
>
> Perhaps it wasn't dried enough, or your bag was damp/dirty?  i've heard it
> keeps better frozen.
> i too am venturing into the idea of  making my own jerky, but not quite sure
> how to do it yet, or where to get the appropriate meat. I refuse to use the
> crap they sell at the market.

Yeh, that stuff is nasty. I bought thin sliced beef at the
supermarket, it works pretty well. I tried it first in the
oven, but could not get the temp low enough, the result was
not good. I had a bright sunny day, and put the rest outside
on a rack. It is much better, dried very fast, a few hours.
I keep it in the fridge, but don't know if that is
necessary. I sprinkle powdered salt and pepper mix on it
both to keep flies off, and for the flavor.