tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post584707723854051029..comments2024-03-14T15:31:17.982-06:00Comments on Dehydrating Way Beyond Jerky: Dehydrating MeatsLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-28617051074779773552012-12-19T11:22:48.179-07:002012-12-19T11:22:48.179-07:00As to how long to store them, I just don't kno...As to how long to store them, I just don't know. I've had dehydrated ground meat stored for over four years now, with no sign of problems. <br /><br />The main thing is to keep it free from moisture. Bacteria can't grow without moisture. So that's the most important thing. <br /><br />Also, as with all dehydrated foods, keep them out of constant light. Light can damage the food over time. See my post "Canning Jars are not Essential to Storing" to see what happens to dehydrated food stored in the light.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-78430724084900713772012-12-19T10:34:01.172-07:002012-12-19T10:34:01.172-07:00The whole point of dehydrating is to eleminate the...The whole point of dehydrating is to eleminate the need for refrigerators and freezers and the added cost of running electricity to store it. Plus, there is also the MAJOR advantage of the least amount of nutrient loss possible. (See my post "If for No Other Reason" for more info on this)<br /><br />I started dehydrating my meat long before I purchased my vacuum pack machine. And honestly, I have most of it in zip freezer bags. these are stored in heavy plastic buckets until I'm ready to use them.<br /><br />These days, I'm working on one-dish meals, with all the ingredients for one meal for two people (no leftovers) in one bag. As I am putting together kits that use meat, they are going into vacuum pack bags with a recipe card.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-52819786996453889602012-12-18T20:43:53.237-07:002012-12-18T20:43:53.237-07:00Please comment on storage. In ziplock bags, jars? ...Please comment on storage. In ziplock bags, jars? Refrigerate? Shelf life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com