Food Dehydrator & Jerky Maker JerkyXpress™ Recipe & Use Book 1-800-288-4545 www.nesco.
Blower Assembly Rotate counter clockwise into top cover to lock Lid Trays Expands to Maximum 7 trays Base Tray The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street P.O. Box 237 Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237 2 300-03017 12/05 © 2005 The Metal Ware Corporation. All Rights Reserved, including the right of production in whole or part.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS —This product is designed for household use — When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse blower or any part of the dehydrator cord or plug, in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Dehydrator Use and Care __________ Before using your dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays and top lid in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher on the top rack. Caution: Do not put the blower in water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the blower with a damp cloth. • Set the base tray on a sturdy countertop or table, away from sinks or any source of water. • Stack additional trays on the base tray.
• Do not dehydrate foods that have been prepared with or marinated in alcohol. • Trays are only intended to be used with your NESCO® / American Harvest® Food Dehydrator. Do not use the trays either in a conventional oven or with any other appliance. Service Should you experience any problems other that routine cleaning, please call Customer Satisfaction at Nesco American Harvest, 1-800-288-4545. General Drying Guidelines _________ There are no absolutes and quite a few variables in food dehydration.
Drying Jerky _____________________ Jerky is a favorite snack for school, lunch, trail or just about anywhere! It is made by seasoning raw meat and then drying it without cooking. You won’t have to pay the exorbitant prices for jerky slices or sticks at the grocery or convenience store. Most lean meats will yield about 1 pound of jerky from 2 pounds of fresh meat. Selection Jerky may be made from a variety of different meats.
Simple steps to fresh delicious jerky Using Nesco®/American Harvest® Spices & Jerky Works™ Kit 1. Blend one seasoning and one cure packet with one lb. extra lean ground beef, game or poultry. For spicier jerky: add 1⁄4 tsp. or more of cayenne pepper. For less spicy jerky: add 1⁄2 lb. extra meat. 2. While holding the silver tab down, pull the white knob all the way out. 3. Unscrew the red ring from the end of the white tube. Place the meat mixture into the tube. 4.
Storing Your Dried Food ___________ Some pieces may dry in a shorter time than others and should be removed and placed in an airtight container while allowing the rest of the pieces to remain in the dehydrator until sufficiently dry. Package all dried foods promptly to prevent contamination by insects and to prevent stickiness and rehydration caused by humidity. Store dried foods in airtight, moisture-proof containers. Home vacuum packaging devices are ideal for packaging dried foods.
Labeling All dehydrated foods should be labeled with the name of the product, date dried and quantity or weight. Clear labeling allows you to rotate foods so that you minimize waste and nutrient loss. Storage The storage area should be cool, dry and as dark as possible. The darker and cooler the storage area, the longer the dehydrated foods will last with good quality and nutritive value. For every 18°F (10°C) drop in storage temperature, the shelf life of dehydrated foods increases three to four times.
Rehydrating Dried Food ___________ Eat dehydrated foods dry or rehydrate for use in recipes. Rehydrate by placing dried foods in a container (with enough water to cover food) and soaking for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Boiling water rehydrates foods more quickly than cold water or water at room temperature. Fruits or vegetables may also be rehydrated in liquids other than water, including fruit juices, cider, vegetable juices, milk, consomme, etc.
Easy Jerky Recipes ________________ You can make jerky marinades easily using Nesco® American Harvest® Jerky seasonings. Here are some of our favorites. Feel free to change or substitute ingredients to your taste. Mouth Watering Original Jerky 1 pound sliced rump roast,** cut into 1/8" to 1/4" thick strips 1 packet Nesco® American Harvest® Original jerky spice 1 packet Nesco® American Harvest® jerky cure 1 teaspoon Tabasco® Sauce 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1/4 cup water Thoroughly mix all seasonings.
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