Jonathon Thanks for the advice!

bpschuebel I am fairly certain these are permeable but I will get verification on that and update this post.

Agreed I hope it end end April holding thumbs Stay safe all

I think it depends more on process. For one i would not add 20% water unless you have a vacuum tumbler. Yea you can add water if you want but just put a dab in to help mix the seasoning. Too much water can drown out some of the cure while marinating. Did you smoke it or just dehydrate it? If you want it a nicer red color marinate it for 48+hours. Even a little erthorbate will burn it redder as well. If you smoked it then put heavier smoke on it a bit longer. Hickory gives great red color. If you just dehydrate it then its harder to get it real red. My jerky cook cycle is 200 degrees the entire cook cycle, i also use humidity for an undisclosed time so 170 isnt that bad.

ihang10 I agree with TexLaw Sure gel over carrot fiber for anything cured.

Thank you I will re figure. Getting ready to try Onion Garlic brats, of course no cure in them.