freeze ground deer 1st?
11-28-2012, 02:47 PM
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freeze ground deer 1st?
I read somewhere that you should freeze ground deer for 60 days before making jerky out of it. Is this true? If so my son and I will have to suffer for another 60 days lol .
11-29-2012, 08:41 AM
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Not for 60 days but a few days below zero is good. When ever you make ground and formed Jerky its a good idea to refigerate venison uncovered for a time to help remove some moisture. After you mix in the seasoning work the meat really vigorously to build the proteins up and make the meat cling together better. This will make for a more solid tough jerky.
11-29-2012, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by friscospices.com
Not for 60 days but a few days below zero is good. When ever you make ground and formed Jerky its a good idea to refigerate venison uncovered for a time to help remove some moisture. After you mix in the seasoning work the meat really vigorously to build the proteins up and make the meat cling together better. This will make for a more solid tough jerky.
11-30-2012, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by friscospices.com
Not for 60 days but a few days below zero is good. When ever you make ground and formed Jerky its a good idea to refigerate venison uncovered for a time to help remove some moisture. After you mix in the seasoning work the meat really vigorously to build the proteins up and make the meat cling together better. This will make for a more solid tough jerky.
Also, when you say refrigerate uncovered a while, do you mean after grinding?
11-30-2012, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Murdy
What's the point in freezing. Kill parasites like certified pork?
Also, when you say refrigerate uncovered a while, do you mean after grinding?
Also, when you say refrigerate uncovered a while, do you mean after grinding?
