Jumbo Jerky Kit with jerky gun makes healthy snacks easy

Get your shanties ready! Ice fishing season is finally here. Gone are the days of frozen fishermen perched over a hole. With state-of-the-art shanties, ice festivals, and new high-tech equipment, the sport has gotten an upgrade and your snacks should too.

NESCO’s Jumbo Jerky Kit with Jerky Seasonings and jerky gun can provide the flavor you and your ice fishing buddies are looking for on the ice. Homemade jerky is the perfect addition to outdoor sports like ice fishing. It’s lightweight and has a long shelf life.

“The jumbo jerky gun holds up to 1 lb. of seasoned ground meat,” says Dan Kuenzi, vice president of sales and marketing for NESCO. “And all our seasonings are made right here in the USA too.”

The three interchangeable attachments allow users to customize the jerky to their preferred shape. With the attachments, jerky can be made into wide strips, dual strips, or round sticks. And that’s not the only thing that’s customizable.

The jerky kit includes two packs of Original jerky seasoning, one pack of Teriyaki seasoning, one pack of Hot & Spicy, two packs of Andouille seasoning, and six-packs of cure — allowing users to pick their favorite flavor.

“Our seasonings are gluten-free and taste amazing,” he says. “When looking for a healthy snack that will sustain you for a longer period of time, jerky is a keto-friendly snack that is almost pure protein. And it’s so easy.”

Three simple steps to homemade jerky with the NESCO jerky gun

• Step 1 – Blend one seasoning and cure packet of NESCO Jerky Spices with two pounds of beef, venison, turkey or other meat.
• Step 2 – Load the gun with the jerky meat mixture. Insert the desired tip attachment.
• Step 3 – Hold the jerky gun over the dehydrator tray and squeeze the silver trigger repeatedly to release the mixture onto the tray. Dry the jerky at the highest temperature until the jerky is “leathery.”

You can make delicious, healthy jerky at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought jerky with a NESCO Dehydrator, or your conventional oven, and the NESCO Jumbo Jerky Kit with Jerky Seasonings and jerky gun. Then hit the ice!

NESCO: Your Key Ingredient

At NESCO, we believe life is an occasion worth celebrating. We’re dedicated to being Your Key Ingredient in those celebrations by making cooking enjoyable again with our complete line of innovative small kitchen appliances and accessories. NESCO began as the National Enameling and Stamping Company and created the first Roaster Oven in 1931. NESCO is currently headquartered in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

To purchase a NESCO products visit nesco.com or for more information call 1-800-288-4545.

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Slow cooker line of products allows you to take a ‘set it and forget it’ approach to mealtime

Here at NESCO, we’re in the heart of what we would historically have called “slow cooker season.” Cold winter months are great for hearty soups, stews, and comfort meats like meatloaf, pot roasts, and pork shoulders — prepared easily in one of our slow cookers.

Today though, thanks to new innovations, you can cook almost anything in a slow cooker — making them perfect for year-round use!

“NESCO’s 1.5 Qt. model, as well as the larger models, are perfect for busy families any time of the year,” says Dan Kuenzi, senior vice president of sales and marketing at NESCO. “The versatility of this product is such that you can cook meals, appetizers, sauces, dips, and even desserts with ease.”

In each model, the removable ceramic pot is both oven and refrigerator-safe and comes in different colors and 1.5 Qt. to 8 Qt. models.

They are great for quick and easy meals at home, at a tailgate, or at your family gathering.

They safely keep heat for hours, allowing you to add all your ingredients and start your meals in the morning and then come home to delicious home-cooked meals ready to serve.

Our digital models even have the capability to automatically switch to Keep Warm for those meals that may not require cooking times as long as the workday.

Tips for using the NESCO line of slow cooker products:

1. Don’t overfill or underfill. A good rule of thumb is three-quarters full. That allows for circulation and maintaining a steady temperature without burning.
2. Use less expensive cuts of meat. One of the greatest benefits of the slow cooking method is the way it brings out the flavors in any cut of meat and makes it tender. Save the money!
3. Don’t use too much liquid. Unlike pots and pans liquid in a slow cooker will not reduce. Avoid watered down dishes by using the right amount of liquid.
4. Don’t add dairy products too early. Adding dairy products at the beginning of your recipe may cause them to curdle. Avoid adding dairy products until the very end.
5. Don’t open the lid while cooking. Constantly opening and closing the lid will reduce the temperature inside the pot and increase the required cooking time.
6. Use slow cooker recipes for the perfect blend of flavors. Similar to our electric pressure cooker recipes, you should consider the size of your slow cooker and the number of people you are serving. Adapt each recipe accordingly.

“Our slow cooker line can save you time and money,” says Kuenzi. “They also travel well, making you the hit of every family gathering.”

NESCO: Your Key Ingredient

At NESCO, we believe life is an occasion worth celebrating. We’re dedicated to being Your Key Ingredient in those celebrations by making cooking enjoyable again with our complete line of innovative small kitchen appliances and accessories. NESCO began as the National Enameling and Stamping Company and created the first Roaster Oven in 1931. NESCO is currently headquartered in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

To purchase NESCO products visit nesco.com or for more information call 1-800-288-4545.