Introduction
This manual provides instructions for using the NESCO HJ-18 Jerky Spice Works Hot & Spicy Flavor seasoning and cure. This product is designed to help you create delicious homemade jerky with a distinct hot and spicy taste. For optimal results, it is recommended to use this seasoning with a NESCO food dehydrator and jerky gun.
Product Contents
The NESCO HJ-18 package contains 9 individual packets of Hot & Spicy seasoning and 9 individual packets of cure. Each set of seasoning and cure is formulated to prepare 2 pounds of ground meat, allowing for a total of 18 pounds of jerky per package.
Image: NESCO Jerky Spice Works Hot & Spicy seasoning box with prepared jerky in a bowl and a NESCO dehydrator in the background. The box highlights 'Hot & Spicy' flavor and states it 'Includes Seasoning & Cure for 18 lbs of Meat'. A bowl of finished jerky is shown next to the box, with a NESCO food dehydrator visible in the background, indicating the product's intended use.
Preparation and Usage Instructions
Follow these steps to prepare your jerky using NESCO Jerky Spice Works Hot & Spicy seasoning:
- Prepare the Meat: Use 2 pounds of ground meat, preferably 90/10 (lean) or less fat content ground beef. For best mixing, allow the meat to reach room temperature before proceeding.
- Mix Seasoning and Cure: Combine one packet of NESCO Hot & Spicy seasoning and one packet of cure with the 2 pounds of ground meat. Mix thoroughly until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Form Jerky: Form the seasoned meat into strips or sticks. For consistent results and ease of use, a NESCO® jerky gun is recommended.
- Dehydrate: Place the formed jerky strips or sticks into a NESCO® food dehydrator. Follow your dehydrator's instructions for drying times and temperatures to achieve the desired jerky texture.
Image: This image illustrates the three primary steps for preparing jerky using NESCO seasoning. Step 1 shows mixing ground meat with seasoning. Step 2 depicts forming the meat into strips or sticks, ideally with a jerky gun. Step 3 shows the jerky being dried in a food dehydrator.
Storage
Store the NESCO Jerky Spice Works Hot & Spicy seasoning and cure packets in a cool, dry place. Once jerky is prepared, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for optimal freshness.
Important Information
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Specifications
- Brand: NESCO
- Model: HJ-18
- Flavor: Hot & Spicy
- Item Form: Flavoring (Seasoning & Cure)
- Number of Items: 1 (package containing 9 seasoning and 9 cure packets)
- Units: 19.8 Ounce (total net weight)
- Package Dimensions: 9.57 x 6.22 x 3.19 inches
- Package Weight: 1 Pound
- Recommended Meat Source: Cow (ground beef)
