Can you cook the meat before make jerky?

Yes, you can cook the meat before you make jerky. This is called "precooking" the meat. Some people prefer to do this, as it can make the jerky process faster and easier.

To precook the meat, you can either boil it, steam it, or bake it. If boiling, bring a pot of water to boil and then add the meat. Cook the meat until it is cooked through, which you can check by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) for beef and 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) for pork or poultry.

Once the meat is cooked through, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Then, cut it into thin strips. You can then proceed with the jerky process as usual.

Here are some tips for precooking the meat before making jerky:

* Use a lean cut of meat. This will help to reduce the amount of fat in the jerky.

* Cook the meat until it is just cooked through. This will help to prevent the jerky from becoming tough.

* Let the meat cool slightly before cutting it into strips. This will help to prevent the meat from tearing.