by: Susan Gast / Author, Blogger at Beesville Books, Bored Boomers, and a Food Dehydrating Fanatic!
Have fun learning how to dehydrate pork using pork belly, and don't forget, you can make pork jerky too!
Summer time is great for cook outs and we all enjoy delicious grilled food! One of our favorite things to grill are pork chops.
See how to dehydrate bacon and make Bacon Jerky too!
Pork chops are a leaner alternative to beef, and are a hit with everyone at the dining table or picnic bench.
At Easy Food Dehydrating, we're going to show you how to dehydrate pork chops so you can enjoy them all year long... not just in summer.
How do you dehydrate pork rinds?
Here is an effective method for making your own crispy dehydrated pork rinds at home:
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Store cooled pork rinds in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Re-crisp under oven broiler for 1-2 minutes if needed before serving.
Be patient, drying pork rind fully takes time but provides incredible home-seasoned cracklings for snacking!
Dehydrated pork jerky recipe?
Here is a tasty dehydrated pork jerky recipe you can easily make at home:
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This combines a sweet and mildly spicy flavor profile for irresistible homemade jerky without the nasty ingredients found in store-bought versions. Adjust spice level to your preference!
How do you dehydrate pork?
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Pork is a versatile meat that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's also a great choice for dehydrating.
There are many different cuts of pork that are suitable for dehydration. Some of the most popular cuts include pork loin, pork chops, and pork belly.
Pork loin is a lean cut of meat that is ideal for dehydrating. It has a small amount of fat, which helps keep the meat moist during the drying process.
Pork chops are another lean cut of pork that is perfect for dehydration. They have a little more fat than pork loin, but not enough to make them difficult to dry.
Dehydrating pork is a great way to preserve it. Here are some tips on how to do it:
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TIP: Cutting the pork is easier when you cut against the grain into thin strips, or you can use an electric meat slicer.
After your pork is cut, season it with salt and pepper. It's now ready to be placed on your dehydrator trays.
Cooked pork should be dried at a temperature of 145°F to 165°F (see info. below on which temperature to use) for four to six hours, or until it is dry and brittle. Once done, pork can be stored in an airtight container for later use.
Pork belly is a fatty cut of pork that is perfect for dehydrating. The fat content helps to keep the meat moist during the drying process.
It's important to trim off any excess fat before dehydrating pork belly. Otherwise, the fat will render out during the drying process and make the meat greasy.
To dehydrate pork belly, start by slicing it into thin strips. Then, place the pork strips on a dehydrator tray and dehydrate at 145°F for 6-8 hours.
Once the pork belly is dry, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Alternatively, marinate the strips of pork belly before dehydrating to make it a more flavorful jerky. Suggested marinating time: three to five days, covered, in the refrigerator.
Try this marinade:
Yes, pork can be dehydrated at different temperatures. Using a higher temperature results in a quicker dehydration time, obviously, but may also produce a lower-quality dried pork product.
To dehydrate pork in a regular oven, start by preheating the oven to its lowest setting. Then, place the pork on a wire rack and set it inside the oven. Leave the door open slightly to allow air to circulate.
TIP: Use the handle of a wooden spoon to prop the oven door open.
Check on the pork every few hours, and remove it from the oven when it is dehydrated to your desired level.
Keep in mind that it will take longer to dehydrate pork in a regular oven, so you'll need to be patient. And please remember this: We are NOT dehydrating RAW pork. We are dehydrating cooked pork.
Dehydrated pork is used in a variety of dishes as a flavoring ingredient or as a filling for tacos, burritos, and sandwiches.
Rehydrate your pork and use it in soups, stews, and casseroles!
Bacon is a great option for dehydrating because it is pretty lean (depending on which brand you pick). There is no need to remove any fat before dehydrating, and the process actually helps to render out some of the fat from the bacon.
Cut the bacon into strips. Dehydrate bacon at 145°F for four to six hours, or until it is dry and brittle. Store in an airtight container for later use. Jeez, now I want to eat a bacon sandwich...
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No, not if you do it right. We know that frying bacon in a pan can give you splattered hands and arms, but we're not frying the bacon - just drying the bacon!
Dehydrating pork products is easy and bacon is no exception. Pork fat renders at a lower temperature than beef fat, so it's important to keep an eye on the process, though.
If bacon is left on the dehydrator too long, it will become hard and brittle. But if that's what you're aiming for to make "crumbled" bacon for pizza toppings and the like, then "go for it!"
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Enjoy your homemade bacon jerky as a savory snack!
Tip: Use uncured bacon for this recipe to avoid excessive saltiness in the final product. Having said that, it's totally OK to use regular bacon we buy in packs at the grocery store.
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