How to Determine Your Dehydrator Beef Jerky is Done Well you can easily know when a fried egg is done or when your vegetables are cooked properly in a serving. However, finding when your jerky is done is a bit difficult. When you are making jerky in a dehydrator, there’ is a bit difficulty in knowing when your jerky is done. Regardless of the beef jerky recipe you are using, here’s how can you know when it is completely done: Theirs is no set standard for the same There’s no hard and fast rule to know when it is done. People usually follow the instructions with temperature guidelines to dry it till the complete moisture evaporates. Time isn’t a reliable guide either. As long as the meat is dried enough to inhibit any microbial growth, it is safe to eat. Bend and Chew to Test After dehydrating for 4-5 hours, take a piece of jerky out from your dehydrator and set it aside to cool for 5-10 minutes. Now bend it to a 90degree angle. If any moisture squeezes out, it is definitely not done yet. However if it cracks, you have dehydrated it for too long. Ideally, the jerky should be chewy and crack slightly at bending point. Once it is done, let it cool and seal in an air tight container. You can try your favorite beef jerky recipe to marinade and bring the right flavor.
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