Klarstein MASTER JERKY 300 Manual Del Usuario página 36

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If you are using a dryer, check the temperature of the dryer with a thermometer
before drying the meat. The recommended minimum temperature for drying
meat is 65 °C. Temperatures below 65 °C are not recommended.
Note: It is strongly recommended to heat the meat to 70 °C before placing it
in a dehydrator before the drying process. This step ensures that all bacteria
present are destroyed by wet heat. After heating to 70 °C, maintain a constant
drying temperature of 55-60 °C during the drying process, as the process
must be fast enough to dry food before it spoils and remove as much water as
possible to prevent microorganisms from growing.
If you use a marinade, shake off excess liquid before placing the meat in evenly
distributed individual layers at a distance of approx. 0.64 cm from the trays of the
dehydrator.
Dry the meat at 60-65 °C for 4-7 hours. You may occasionally need to remove
drops of fat from the surface of the meat with a paper towel. Drying times can vary
due to many circumstances, including but not limited to: the relative humidity of
the room, the temperature of the meat at the beginning of the drying process, the
amount of meat in the dryer, the leanness of the meat, etc. Always allow the dried
meat to cool before testing the taste.
TIPS
• Do not overlap the food. Place the food flat on the slots of the drying machine.
• Check the dryness after 6 hours, then every 2 hours until the dried food is
crunchy, smooth or leathery, depending on the product.
• Check the foods to make sure they are completely dry before removing them.
Open or cut half of some samples to check for internal dryness. If the food is
still wet, allow it to dry longer.
• Label each container with the name of the food, the date or drying time and
the original weight. Keep a protocol to improve the drying techniques.
• Proper storage is essential to obtain high quality food. Pack the food after it
has cooled down. Food can be stored longer if it is stored in a cool, dark and
dry place. The ideal storage temperature is 16°C or lower.