Vortex Plus - Ultimate Beef Jerky

Step 1

Place meat in a zip-top bag and freeze for 1-2 hours to firm up the meat for cutting.

Step 2

Slice the meat against the grain into 1/8 inch - 1/4 inch strips.

Step 3

Mix remaining ingredients in a zip-top bag, then add steak and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours.

Step 4

Remove the meat and pat dry. Divide the steak strips onto the cooking trays in an even layer.

Step 5

Place the drip pan in the bottom of the cooking chamber and insert one cooking tray in the top-most position and one tray in the middle position.

Step 6

Using the display panel, select DEHYDRATE, then adjust the temperature to 160 degrees and the time to 3 hours, then touch START.

Step 7

At 1.5 hours, switch the trays.

Step 8

When the Dehydrate program is nearly complete, test a piece of jerky by bending it at a 90-degree angle.

Step 9

If any moisture seeps out, return for an additional 20-30 minutes. If it bends, but there is no moisture seepage, it is done. If it cracks and breaks, it is overdone.