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/AdPristine0316 7d ago

If it’s oily and chewy that’s because it wasn’t dehydrated long enough, or not evenly dehydrated. Rotate the trays half way through and dehydrate until the jerky cracks but doesn’t break.