Can you make jerky from stewing chickens?
Can you make jerky (for humans) with stewing chickens? Stewing chickens (older chickens) are supposed to be extra flavorful, and tough, but I don't know if the toughness matters for jerky, since jerky is tough anyway.
I think I saw some references to making jerky for dogs with chicken.
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Sure! You can make jerky out of any meat that isn't too fatty. Jerky is just meat that has been flavored and dried. The drying has to be done with care no matter what kind of meat you use, experimentation is playing with food-safety fire.
Homemade chicken jerky for dogs was loudly in the news a few years ago because a lot of dogs got sick and even mysteriously died after eating chicken jerky dog treats imported from China. To my knowledge, the mystery has never been solved, but a lot of people started making their own chicken jerky at that point.
I have no idea if there is any benefit to using a stewing chicken vs a young chicken for jerky. I rarely see stewing chickens, and if I got a hold of one I'd stew it, but that's just me. At least in the US, they are not common. Where do all the tough old birds go?
The USDA does not endorse using any method for drying other than a dehydrator or an oven. They also (in a step not included in many recipes) recommend fully cooking the meat or poultry before dehydrating. USDA Fact Sheet
Beyond taking proper safety precautions, your choice of meat for jerky is your own. My favorite is salmon.
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Sure! You can make jerky out of any meat that isn't too fatty. Jerky is just meat that has been flavored and dried. The drying has to be done with care no matter what kind of meat you use, experimentation is playing with food-safety fire.Is it safe to make chicken jerky?
FAQ. Is chicken jerky safe to eat? Yes! As long as you make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165\xb0F when drying it will be safe.Can you eat stewing hen?
The egg laying chickens are called stewing hens once they are butchered. They also earned the nickname, \u201ctough old birds\u201d, for their tougher than average meat. These chickens, like those of the past, have needed to be cooked for long periods of time in order to unlock their tasty and nutritionally dense magic.How do you cut chicken for jerky?
Cut chicken with the grain into very thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick, while still mostly frozen. Mix soy sauce, teriyaki marinade, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, lemon juice, smoked salt, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper together in a small bowl.What is the difference between a baking hen and a chicken?
A chicken is a type of fowl that is commonly bred for its meat and eggs. A hen is just a mature female chicken over a year old and is one of several names given to chickens according to gender, age, and maturity.How To Make Chicken Jerky - Start To Finish
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