Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Xpress Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Nesco American HarvestBrand: Nesco
Model: FD-28JX
Color: White
Product features:
- Dehydrator and jerky maker with 4 13-1/2-inch-wide drying trays
- 350-watt element; fixed-temperature, top-down, fan-driven power head
- Dries food quickly and evenly--in hours instead of days with no tray rotation necessary
- Includes jerky gun with 3 attachments and spice/cure packets for up to 4 pounds of ground meat
- Measures 14 by 14 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Xpress Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun
Customer Review: Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this dehydrator kit for my son as a gift. I found it so easy to use that I have been using it myself.
The actual drying unit is pretty straight forward. It swirls air inside the drying chamber to dry the meat product. It does this in an efficient and predictable manner. It is efficient because I know that almost every area of the inside chamber is covered by the airflow. It is predictable because of the use of the jerky gun. The jerky gun makes the meat the same size. Because of this the cooking times stay the same.
When I start, I prepare the meat as per the instructions. You are directed to take hamburger and add their dry mix. Combine the ingredients, and insert the meat in the jerky gun. The jerky comes out the same size every time. Add those pieces to the tray, and in two hours you have jerky. There is a small fan that makes a fairly substantial noise. I move the appliance to another room to avoid the sound.
I have learned that following the instructions will give you jerky that can be kept for some time with out spoiling. The objective here is to remove as much as the fat from the meat as possible. The fat is what will cause the meat to spoil quickly.
I have experimented with other ways to prepare the meat. I have bought roasts when they go on sale. I used a slicer once. I didn't like that way because the meat would not come out thin enough. If you have a very nice slicer this way might work.
I also tried cutting the meat with a knife. That was a pain too. It was a lot of work but the jerky came out more like what you might see in the stores, chunky. I don't think this type of jerky will stay fresh as long. There will be a substantial amount of fat left in the meat even after drying.
The best alternative preparation is to ask the butcher if he will grind the meat for you. I buy the roast on sale. Then the butcher grinds it for me. I think the fat percentage is quite low. The hamburger with the lowest fat percentage I can find is around 12%. It costs 30% more than my method.
I take the hamburger and add ingredients from recipes that I have found on the internet. I let the ingredients marinate the meat. I use the jerky gun to make the pieces. I use this type of jerky as a snack for around the house. The jerky I make with the dry prepackaged mix is best for backpacking. This is because it is much drier and hence less fat. The jerky will not spoil as quick.
Overall, I found the dryer easy to use. The jerky gun is a welcome addition to the preparation. Good Luck
Description of Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Xpress Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun
The Jerky Xpress has a powerful 350 watt element / fan driven power head. Comes with 4 drying trays and a jerky gun with three attachments. The four spice and cure packs are enough to dry four pounds of ground meat. The patented drying technology dries fast and evenly in hours not days with no tray rotation.Dehydrators
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