Crumbly jerky
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Crumbly jerky, the last batch of jerky made was crumbly and alot like sawdust had good flavor but a very bad texture.
Is it Possible that the Caribbean jerk seasoning l’m adding could do this? I had this happen once before, I added a lot of the seasoning 1 1/2cups of seasoning to 8 lb batch and thought that was my problem. I only use about a 1/4 cup on 4 1/2 lb batch this time . I have used this seasoning before and it worked find . It was just a dusting though along with Ginger and garlic. The first time I could see the seasoning when it was crumbly.
This last batch I couldn’t see it and I add 12oz of water in 4 1/2 lbs. batch. I still have a 4 1/2 lb batch that needs to be smoked any ideas to add to it to help Prevent the crumble?
This batch is better then the first but still not right. -
Did you do this jerky in a smoker or dehydrator? How hot did you get it? It might just be too dry from to much time or too high of temperature.
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I have problems just going by time when doing jerky. I start checking it after 4 -5 hours and pull it out when it has the texture and moisture level I like. If I leave it too long, it can get too dry , which may be what you are experiencing.
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smokedog Have you considered adding sure gel?
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smokedog Per lb it is 2 tspn (.24 oz / 6.7 g) here is a link to the conversion chart for additives https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/topic/811/additive-conversion-chart
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