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Recipes => Jerky => Topic started by: fkarm on December 18, 2016, 07:11:56 AM

Title: Storing Jerky
Post by: fkarm on December 18, 2016, 07:11:56 AM

I used a marinade for my 1st time at making Jerky. Do I need to vacuum seal and refrigerate it or freeze it to keep as long as possible? I have been reading all kinds of ways to make it, using marinates, curing salts etc etc
Thanks

Title: Re: Storing Jerky
Post by: NDKoze on December 19, 2016, 01:24:58 AM

Without using an appropriate amount of cure, I could not vouch for the safety of the jerky. It "may" be OK if refrigerated, but I would not chance it with my family.

My two cents.

What were the ingredients in your marinade?

Title: Re: Storing Jerky
Post by: DivotMaker on December 19, 2016, 08:35:55 PM

Hi, and welcome to the club!  I hope you saw my PM reply to you.

For all, I agree with Gregg.  I believe curing is essential to good, safe jerky.  Non-cured will last in the fridge a few days (like any other smoked meat), but jerky is intended to last a lot longer...curing is the only way to achieve that.