GB Jerky

[cutconcrete]

I am getting ready to make my first batch of 85/15 GB jerky. I am going to use the HM spice kit since I already have it and I want to use it up. It says in the directions to let the GB cure 24 hours in fridge. Is this necessary and if it is do I put it through my jerky gun first on to the screens or can it be in bulk and then how well does it go through the gun the next day?

[RAF128]

If you're referring the Hi Mountain kits, I've used them and they're good.   The reason to leave it in the fridge for 24 hrs is to give the cure a chance to work.   Leave it covered and put it through your jerky gun after the curing process.

[josbocc]

Done a ton of this stuff.  Best suggestion I can give you is to let your bulk GB come up in temp a little bit before trying to shoot it through the gun.  The warmer it is, the easier it goes through the shooter.

Jeff