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Old 08-08-2011, 03:39 PM   #8
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I've wondered how they work for beef jerky. Do you brine the beef or something to preserve it? Wouldn't you essentially end up with a piece of dehydrated raw beef? Seems like that could be dangerous for food born illnesses.
Meat gets marinated for a time in an acidic sauce, soy, worcestshire etc. The acidity keeps any bacteria out while the drying process takes place.
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