food prep question
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food prep question
i read on a jerky kit, that when dealing with wild game, you should have it frozen 60 days before consuming it, is that true, cause i was hoping to go squirrl hunting this weekend and if i got enough over sat and sunday, i would like to make alittle, jerky, and has anyone had squirll jerky? is it anygood?
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RE: food prep question
I am not sure exactly what you read. But freezing(below -10 for at least 30 days)will kill the Tricinosis parasite which could be in Wild Boar or bear. Some recommend it for commercial pork too. As jerky is not cooked to a high enough temp you should take the appropriate precautions if using those meats. I don't know if squirrels can get trichinosis?