"Nancy Young" wrote
> cshenk wrote:

>> advantage over store bought is we can adjust the salt amounts if we
>> make our own. Important as Don is on a somewhat limited salt diet
>> and loves jerky.
>
> Oh, then you have to make your own. It's fun, anyway. I love jerky,
> too, I just don't have it very often.

We love it but most gets snacked right out of the dehyrdator as it chuggs
along ;-)

>>> I did make it once out of curiosity. I don't think it turned out
>>> well.
>>
>> Takes a few tries to get it just right. I use a dehydrator for it. This
>> works best for us. We dont completely dry it so it gets stored
>> in the fridge.
>
> I think that was part of my problem, I wasn't sure if it was
> still safe to eat after a few days in the refrigerator. I should
> try again one of these days. Maybe.

It's no big thing if you have other desires. We like it and like it best in
our own home version which has little resemblance to store types. Dried far
enough, and it needs no refridgeration at all.