Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Xpress Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nesco
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 6413
Color: White
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 14 x 9 x 14
MPN: FD-28JX
Model: FD-28JX
UPC: 029517102069
EAN: 0029517102069
ASIN: B000FFX642
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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Product Description
FD-28JX -Four trays -Jerky gun with 3 tip attachments -Four spice and cure packs -Patented fan flow and radial air drying technology -350 Watt, fixed temperature, top down power head Home jerky kit includes everything needed to make delicious home made jerky. Just add ground meat. All new, 350 Watt, fixed temperature, top down power head is perfect for the beginner or an experienced jerky maker! Makes great tasting beef jerky or venison jerky. Four different flavored jerky spices are included with this unit, Hot and Spicy, Teriyaki, Original, and Pepperoni.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
 Nesco American Harvest FD-28JX Jerky Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun May 28, 2008
Por Nada (Anaheim, CA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
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
Great product!! October 27, 2007
Craig L. Gilchrist
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Love it, comes complete as advertise for the lower price, the gun helps a lot to create the jerky and its included.
It arrived the next day, with regular shipping!!! June 22, 2008
Leanne Luhrs (Whiteman AFB, MO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not only did this product come fast, but it was just like the picture. It was a present for my brother-in-law, and he loves it. I haven't tried the Jerky yet but I know he's happy with it.
great product. September 13, 2009
J. A. Mabellos
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i bought this for my fiance. he absolutely loves it. very quiet. cleans easily. can't wait to experiment with it more.
Great Jerky Maker January 7, 2010
K. Robards
we love this item. it is fun and easy to use and the jerky tastes like the real thing.
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