SC - Sun drying

[Uduido at aol.com]

In a message dated 97-07-14 16:49:45 EDT, you write:

<< Now I'm curious, how do you do the Mr. Golden Sun method with jerky
 without getting spoilage? >>

The box described to dry the items in is designed to provide a very dry
atmosphere plus heat. 

For actual sun drying the meat must be sliced VERY thin and hung on racks.
They must be removed to a dry place each evening before dew falls, etc. The
jerky mixture or salt provides the means to preserve from spoilage as has
been done for centuries. 

A better Sun-drying method which would be safer and more effective but not
period, would be to construct any one of the solar dryers featured in several
past issues of Mother Earth News. These work wonderfully well if constructed
and used according to the instructions. Always remember, thin, thin, thin. A
greater degree of thinness can be accomplished if the meat is partially
frozen and sliced while still in that state.

Lord Ras

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