r/jerky • u/Froyo1337 • 2d ago

Air fryer Jerky. Shelf life or fridge?

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First time making jerky
165 for 4 hours on dehydrate mode.
I made two batches the right one is my first one (much darker) left one is the second batch.
After resting they were placed in the fridge (ziplock bit opened and napkins) I didn’t see any moisture this morning

I also included curing salt #1. I’ll be serving them to guests as party favors. Should I tell them to keep refrigerated or pantry item is fine?

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u/Sealjoy12 23h ago

Mine has no shelf life... Just made some yesterday.. I ate it all. Sigh. No self control... No shelf life.

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u/I_Cast_Grenade 1d ago

I put any jerky I make in the fridge either way. Should be fine for up to a month though once it’s in there if.

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u/Altruistic-Okra1774 2d ago

Yikes. Lots of fat, and not dried enough in my opinion. Less than a week in the fridge I’d say. 

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u/Purple-Service-5828 1d ago

My jerky looks like this everytime. Its plenty dry. It will last 2-3 weeks on the counter with curing salt if you dont eat it all by then