Things You'll Need
- Dehydrator
- Meat slicer or sharp knife
- Meat
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Set the dehydrator to approximately 145 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray all racks that will be used for the meat with non-stick cooking spray.
Slice the meat into thin slices, no wider than a half inch, ideally closer to a quarter inch. Cut against the grain of the meat. If the meat is frozen beforehand, it will make slicing thinly much easier. After slicing, allow any frozen meat to thaw before cooking in the dehydrator.
Set the meat in the dehydrator in even layers on the racks. Leave the meat in the dehydrator for about six hours. Check the meat to ensure that it is fully dehydrated. To check done-ness, the jerky should be able to bend without breaking when complete. The meat will take no more than 12 hours to fully cook.