Meat Season: Cutting to the Chase on New, Helpful Products

Dehydrator

MEAT!’s 10-Tray Dehydrator is a one-stop shop for fueling your jerky addiction, not to mention the delicious dried fruits and veggies (great snacks in the backcountry) it can spit out. Thanks to the unit’s 360-degree air circulation, there is no need to worry about flipping trays. Simply set it to the desired temperature and time, and the dehydrator takes care of the rest with its built-in timer and auto-shutoff feature. Temperature can be set between 90 and 167 degrees. $300; meatyourmaker.com

Knife

Benchmade’s Mini Meatcrafter features the same comfortable ergonomics and trailing-point blade design as the popular Meatcrafter, but with a smaller 4.01-inch stainless steel blade for fine, precise detail work in field-processing and food preparation. Think what you can do with it processing small game and breasting game birds, let alone for trimming, deboning and slicing bigger game in the field, camp or kitchen. Santoprene handle helps with grip even in wet environments. $180; benchmade.com

Sharpener

A sharp knife is equally important post hunt as it is in the field, yet keeping an edge is easier said than done. Fortunately, Worksharp’s new Ken Onion Elite Knife and Tool Sharpener MK.2 is the solution to your dull-knife conundrum, delivering a razor’s edge to a wide variety of knives and tools. It features an Adjustable Sharpening Guide, Tool Sharpening Cassette and an assortment of belts to hone even the most difficult of edges. $300; worksharptools.com

Seasoning

Peppered and teriyaki seasonings may reign supreme for most jerky lovers but rest assured, Lucky Jerky’s DIY Seasoning Kits can unlock a whole new world of flavors for the discerning palate. Follow the simple instructions listed on their DIY kits and you will be well on your way to a freezer full of tasty and healthy family favorite snacks. Kits are available in both single or bundle packaging with seven savory flavors to choose from. $10-$25; nebraskastarbeef.com

Jerky Gun

If you prefer pressed jerky over stripped, Chard’s 15-inch Electric Jerky Gun is a must-have piece of equipment. This motorized jerky gun effortlessly pushes up to 1.5 lbs. of ground meat through its 15-inch tube with 300 lbs. of force. Four stainless steel attachments are included, providing users the ability to make strips, double strips, sticks or double stick jerky. It also comes with a convenient hard-shell case to keep your gun and its accessories neatly organized. $155; chardproducts.com

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