Jerky is one of America’s fastest growing treats, and one that has broad appeal among all ages, but make no mistake, the public will continue to demand consistently high quality jerky. As competition increases, only the best quality products will retain their profitable edge.
It is tough to make good jerky, day after day, in all sorts of weather, even in small batches, much less growing your business with larger volumes. The CDS dryer comes with advanced controls that free the operator from the boring (but vital) task of maintaining the environment inside the cabinet.
Today’s Jerky Maker has really only two choices, an old style smoker, and a commercial style dryer. While there will continue to be a demand for smokers, and the authentic (but slow) process, more and more small and medium sized Jerky manufacturers are turning to the tray dryer as a profitable alternative.
Dryers use lower temperatures and high air velocity to cure the meat, and this combination generally completes the process in a much shorter time than smokers. Thermostatic temperature controllers, automated humidity controls, and even consistent airflows enable the operators to consistently create very high quality jerky, with a minimum of labor and energy.
The demand for additional flavors, and a variety of meats will challenge producers to keep pace. The dryer’s ability to deal with virtually any marinade, and meat combination, will position the Jerky Maker for a profitable future.
New expanded stainless trays allow the CDS Dryer to cure both sides to the jerky at one time. No longer are there significant differences in appearance or moisture content, between the top and bottom of every piece.
As Jerky Makers across America scramble to fulfill the growing demand, many will turn to that well proven tool, the tray dryer, to create consistently high quality products, and insure profitability for many years to come.