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Nesco Jumbo Works Beef Jerky kit, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Red
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Brand | Nesco |
Flavor | Beef |
Item Form | Bar |
Number of Items | 1 |
Diet Type | Gluten Free |
About this item
- Original flavor jerky seasoning and cure for 4 pounds of meat
- Two packets of seasoning and two packets of cure
- Includes jerky gun with three attachments for sticks or strips
- Seasoning made in the USA
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We’re more than just a trusted brand with a solid reputation. NESCO means bringing everyone together for all the special occasions that fill your life like Thanksgiving, or just a weeknight dinner with your family.
When it comes to small kitchen appliances, NESCO provides stylish designs trusted for performance, relied upon for durability, and endeared for their savory results. Whether you’re searching for that perfect gift, looking to make dinner at home yourself, or get the most for your money, our innovative products put the joy back in cooking, making kitchen time more enjoyable.
We make cooking easier and food more delicious.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.75 x 3.25 x 6.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Department | Small Appliances |
Manufacturer | NESCO |
ASIN | B001795P3K |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | BJX-5 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #32,364 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food) #279 in Jerky |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 31, 2008 |
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Product Description
Delight family, outdoor enthusiasts or hunters with the NESCO Jerky Works Jumbo Kit original flavor seasoning that makes up to 4 lbs. of meat. Two packs of seasoning & two packs of cure are included to make fresh homemade jerky from lean ground or sliced beef, pork, turkey, or other meat. To use, simply mix the spice and cure packs with lean ground meat or add a ½ cup of water to the spice and cure when making sliced jerky. Use the included jerky gun kit to make strips or sticks or place slices onto a NESCO dehydrator or in a conventional oven for a great-tasting snack. Jerky will be ready in a matter of hours and at a fraction of the cost of store-bought. Tuck a few bags of jerky into a school backpack or camping gear for a thoughtful and tasty treat perfect for any student or sportsman. The NESCO Jerky Works Jumbo Kit Original Flavor Seasoning is gluten free and made in the USA.
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Flavor | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
Easy to use | 3.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | — |
Giftable | 3.2 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Empathic Solutions | Empathic Solutions | NMGLLC | Open Bay Trading Co. | Nebraska Star Beef |
flavor | Beef | Spicy | Variety | Original 9 Pk | Variety Pack #1 | Sweet & Spicy |
weight | 1 pounds | 0.5 pounds | 0.6 pounds | — | 0.95 pounds | 0.95 pounds |
net content weight | 4 pounds | 6 pounds | 6 pounds | 19.8 ounces | 4 pounds | 12 ounces |
form | Bar | — | Stick | Stick | Whole | Granule |
specialty | Gluten Free | — | — | Gluten Free | Jerky Seasoning | Snack |
ingredients | Dextrose, sugar, salt, spices, natural smoke flavor, hydrolyzed soy protein, monosodium, glutamate, dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, caramel color, silicon dioxide (anticaking), calcium silicate (anticaking) Allergens: contains soy, Jerky Cure Ingredients: salt sodium nitrate (0.62%). Nitrate is used in curing meats. Follow instructions and keep put of reach of children. | — | Jerky Spices and Cure | Dextrose, sugar, spices. natural smoke flavor, hydrolyzed soy protein, monosdoium, glutamate, dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, caramel color, silicon dioxide (anticaking), calcium silicate (anticaking). Allergens: Contains Soy | — | — |
energy info | 5 calories | — | 5 kilocalories | 5 kilocalories | — | — |
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Dextrose, sugar, salt, spices, natural smoke flavor, hydrolyzed soy protein, monosodium, glutamate, dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, caramel color, silicon dioxide (anticaking), calcium silicate (anticaking) Allergens: contains soy, Jerky Cure Ingredients: salt sodium nitrate (0.62%). Nitrate is used in curing meats. Follow instructions and keep put of reach of children.
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I originally tried a fancy-pants stainless steel jerky gun that weighed a TON - and promptly broke down. After watching video after video of people using this product I thought, hey - if everyone likes it, that sounds like a good endorsement. There are just a few moving parts, metal and high-grade plastic, it's SUPER easy to use and clean up after, and I've now made two great batches and am loving it! I use either 9/5 fat content or 85/15 - both have their advantages and disadvantages, mainly in flavor and price. I haven't tried making the tube-style, but the larger flat nozzle works just as I want it.
This would be a great gift for do-it-yourselfers, and if you are are on food stamps, you can even get EBT-qualified jerky seasoning kits here on Amazon, so it's GREAT for someone on a restricted income like me. It's probably GREAT for hunters, so, yeah - great product, highly recommend!
Normally, I love Nesco, and their products have not done me wrong in the past, but this jerky gun was (in my opinion) a waste of $20.
During our first time using it, we were halfway through our batch of meat and everything was going great. Until we heard a loud pop from the jerky gun, and it stopped working.
Upon inspection, the metal piece inside of the trigger, which grabs on to the teeth that are on the plunger and help feed the plunger through the tube, has slipped off to the side and is only holding on to one side of the plungers teeth. This is causing the trigger to no longer push the plunger through the tube, and has rendered the jerky gun unusable.
Like I said, I love this brand, but this product is a total waste of $20. We were only able to use it for roughly 30 minutes before the trigger stopped working. Thank goodness for wax paper and a rolling pin... saved our butts after the jerky gun broke.
Well, that's how this purchase felt. I took the Jerky Works kit out of the box and said to myself, "I'm never going to use this." Thankfully, I was wrong. After using it the first time, I was hooked. Now I jerk about 2.5 to 3 lbs. of hamburger every two weeks (I use 93% lean.) My son and I both pack some in our lunches, and we snack on it at home. Even the wife, who claims to "hate jerky," has been caught sneaking a few strips. We don't have to worry about the "shelf life" of the jerky around here, because it never lasts long!
The jerky gun is easy to use. I've experienced nothing but silky smooth operation and fantastic results each and every time. I'll admit that having prior experience with a caulk gun was a help, but it's not a hard concept. Simply squeeze off a piece of the desired length, and cut or tear it off. Clean-up is a snap, and I don't use the dishwasher, either. Cleans up easily in soap and water.
The only thing even remotely negative that I found was that the trial spice and cure packets, when mixed in the recommended ratio of one twin spice/cure packet per pound of meat, resulted in a salty-tasting jerky. I've gone to using one spice/cure packet per 2 packages of ground beef (2.5 - 3 lbs.), and supplementing the flavoring with some soy sauce, a dash of Worcestershire sause, and a few drops of liquid smoke. I find the result to be much more flavorful, as the the flavors of the beef and other seasonings aren't masked as much by the saltiness. That's the great thing about jerky - there are tons of recipes out there, and it doesn't take long to find a few favorites.
Bottom line - if you like jerky but hate paying all that money for it, the Jerky Works kit will pay for itself in short order. It's easy to use, it works as advertised, and it cleans up quick. Along with the dehydrater (Nesco FD-75PR), it's one of the best purchases I've made.
It comes with a couple spice and cure packs. I didn't like the flavor at all. In fact, after tasting it, I threw that batch away. I use the jerky spice kits from Sportsman's warehouse.
Cons:
- Pour Design
- Cheap Materials
- A lot of mix will squeeze behind the plunger
- Didn't like the taste of the included spice pack at all
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Easy to clean
- With the softer mix, works fine
I will use it again but wouldn't buy it again.
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UPDATE: I've now made 6 batches of jerky using this jerky gun, each batch was about 3lbs (which is pretty much the max capacity of my dehydrator), including turkey jerky and moose jerky. I ran out of jerky cure almost immediately, so I did some research and ordered Prague Powder from Amazon. The quantity of cure you use with the pink salt is SO MUCH LESS than the cure required with this kit, and the "way too much salt" issue has been fixed as well - I'm guessing the cure that comes with the Nesco kit contains a lot of salt. I've been making my own spice combinations, which have turned out much nicer than the spices contained in this Nesco kit! My family LOVES the jerky I'm producing. The jerky gun is still holding up, but there have been a few times where the pressure of extruding the meat has caused the gun barrel to 'pop' off of the handle - the plastic threads just couldn't handle it! When it finally breaks for good, I'll spend the extra money on the aluminum jerky gun, since these snacks are too delicious to just stop making.