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Dehydrating Meat Safely at Home

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MF3173 Dehydrating Meat Safely at Home

by Karen Blakeslee

  • Published Date: Aug 2014
  • Revision Date: Mar 2026
Dehydrating Meat Safely at Home
Dehydrating Meat Safely at Home

Drying is the world's oldest and most common food preservation method, but foodborne illness from eating homemade jerky raises concerns about safety. Follow these techniques to dry meat safely at home. 2 pages, color.

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