Do You Need a Dehydrator to Make Jerky? Oven Options
No, you don't need a dehydrator to make jerky: an oven works if you heat the meat to 160°F first and dry it slowly at a low temperature.
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No, you don't need a dehydrator to make jerky: an oven works if you heat the meat to 160°F first and dry it slowly at a low temperature.
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