bearnecessities

Just wondering what the ratio of water to salt would be?? Someone also suggested vinegar and water, again I don't know what the ratio would be....

huntnteen

i use a TON of salt, just dont let it soak in it for too long. My dad had a saying when i first started making the jerkey myself. "For the first night, it should be saltier then the ocean" After the first night you either make it all into jerkey or if you have too much you can freeze it, or put it in less salty water for another day

OkieArcher

I just use backwoods seasonings and follow the directions but I do only use half of the cure it says too,, because me and the kids like it dry -crunchy-hard vs. kindarubbery

bearnecessities

Very good... thanks for the input to both of you! By the way, OkieArcher, I love your signature I hope you don't mind but I even copied and pasted it (with general reference where it comes from) and sent it along to friends... great stuff...

OkieArcher

bearnecessities glad you like it,,When I saw it I thought what a true statment,,,God is the source of true Wisdom. Have a good one

bcvd45

can anyone recommend a good dehydrator?

OkieArcher

I have a NESCO American/Harvest Snackmaster Express Food Dehydrater & Jerky Maker 500 watts with adjustable thermostat

I have been getting 3or 4 mallards every time I go out so I have been making lots of jerky ,,,got my friends at work hooked on it