I use a dehydrator, depending on the time of the year. If it is dry, sunny and hot, just use the sun ... saves electricity. Use cheese cloth or something similar to keep bugs off the food.
I make deer jerky in the fall using a dehydrator. I typically freeze some of the jerky to be safe ... for like 6 months. Short-term, just keep things dry and covered.
12 posted on 06/08/2013 2:47:57 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA
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