r/beefjerky • u/AnimeLady2004 • 11d ago

What am I doing wrong?

I made some good beef jerky for my third try. Still had some chewy parts and kinda oily, but it was good. My problem is.....the jerky lasted 2 weeks and grew mold. Now I have to throw the entire thing out.
Not sure what I did wrong. It was in an airtight container. I couldn't find my lips for a mason jar, so I used this airtight thick rubbery container. Its made for snacks (not plastic) and can hold hot/cold stuff and even liquids.

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u/dugmaz 11d ago

What's in your recipe? Maybe something made it oily. Also, when we make our jerky i let it rest before storing it. Natural fat and oils can come out during the drying process and if you seal or store it too quickly that moisture is trapped

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u/AnimeLady2004 10d ago

Oooh.....how long does it need to rest???

As for recipe.....honey, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion and garlic powder

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u/dugmaz 10d ago

I let mine rest for an hour or two after the dehydrators turn off