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NESCO JerkyXpress Food dehydrator, 4 Trays, White
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Brand | Nesco |
Material | Plastic |
Color | White |
Wattage | 350 watts |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 13.5"W x 9.5"H |
About this item
- EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 350 watts of drying power provides even heat distribution for consistent drying
- FIXED TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Detachable top mounted powerhead with a fixed temperature control of 160°F. The fixed temperature control takes the guesswork out of finding the optimal drying temperature when making jerky
- EXPANDABLE TO 7 TRAYS: Comes with four (13 1/2″ diameter) trays and expands up to 7 trays so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately
- MADE IN THE USA: Proudly made in the USA of global and domestic components
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Jerky Gun with three tip attachments, Jerky Seasoning & Cure samples, and a Recipe & Instruction book
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Temperature Control | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Noise level | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Gdor Store | Royal Kitchen | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel | — |
number of trays | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
shape | Round | Square | Rectangular | Round | Rectangular | Round |
temperature range | 160 | 95 158 | 158 | — | 95-165 F | — |
voltage | — | 120 volts | 60 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts |
wattage | 350 watts | 240 watts | 600 watts | — | 600 watts | 350 watts |
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Includes everything needed to make delicious homemade jerky
The Best Food Dehydrators in the World.
NESCO has been the leader in food dehydrators for over 30 years! These units feature patented technologies that dry your food faster and more evenly than any of the competing models available, we know, because we've tried them all!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced 'pro', making beef jerky, drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers, NESCO offers the best units available.
Nesco Jerky Xpress Dehydrator Kit with Jerky Gun
Faster, more even drying without rotating trays
NESCO's innovative Top Mounted Power head that dries food quickly and evenly with superior results.
Perfect for the beginner, with one touch operation. Simply flip the switch and the temperature is set automatically to ensure precise results.
Top detaches making the base and drying trays easy to clean and top-rack dishwasher safe. The Jerky Xpress includes a power head, 4 trays, jerky gun with 3 tip attachments and spice and cure packs.
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Brand | Nesco |
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Material | Plastic |
Color | White |
Wattage | 350 watts |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 13.5"W x 9.5"H |
Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
Shape | Round |
Material Feature | Food Safe |
Number of Trays | 4 |
Temperature Range | 160 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
Department | Small Appliances |
Manufacturer | NESCO |
ASIN | B000FFX642 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | FD-28JX |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #92,263 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #117 in Dehydrators |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 30, 2006 |
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Product Description
The NESCO FD-28JX JerkyXpress Dehydrator is the complete do-it-yourself jerky kit, perfect for a beginner or an experienced jerky maker! This dehydrator comes with a jerky gun and 3 tip attachments for making strips or sticks. Sample seasoning and cure packs are included to get started. Just add ground meat. Features a 350 Watt, fixed temperature, and top down power head is perfect for the beginner or an experienced jerky maker. Jerky Gun comes with 3 tip attachments. Makes great tasting beef jerky or venison jerky! There are four different flavors of jerky spices included with this unit, Hot and Spicy, Teriyaki, Original, and Pepperoni.
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Customers like the ease of cleaning, taste and ease of use of the kitchen dehydrator. They mention that it comes apart for very easy cleaning. They also appreciate the value, and performance of the product. That said, some complain about the noise. Opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers like the performance of the jerky maker. They say it works great, functions well, and makes wonderful beef jerk. Overall, customers find it to be a pretty good set with lots of extras for a reasonable price.
"...were these people using power tools to clean them? the gun worked perfectly and with ease. its a nice little jerky maker." Read more
"...Recommend hand washing. Overall a good functioning product." Read more
"Works pretty well. The fan is a bit loud so I'd suggest running it in an area of the house away from where you hang out...." Read more
"...n't speak to its durability... But, for those 3 times, it's worked pretty much perfectly...." Read more
Customers like the taste of the kitchen product. They say it makes perfect beef and venison jerky, and is easy to use. Some customers also like to make hot and spicy jerkies, which is great for snacking when having a cocktail at night. Overall, customers find the product to be the perfect package to make their jerkey and save a lot of money over buying it outright.
"...It's slightly chewy, tart / sweet and absolutely delicious...." Read more
"...the machine was easy to use as well as easy to clean and the jerky is very good.its a great product for those who want to do smaller batches of..." Read more
"...Hot and spicey is very good also, great for snacking when having a cocktail at night...." Read more
"Easy to use, easy to clean, makes perfect beef and venison jerky,I love the little gun to make venison jerky sticks out of the ground deer." Read more
Customers find the kitchen product easy to use. They mention that it works great, is perfect for beginners, and makes sweet potatoes easily. Some say that the jerky gun is easy to operate.
"...Sweet potatoes are very easy - I tried them unbaked but they were really hard and unappealing so I baked the next batch, cooled them in the fridge..." Read more
"...the machine was easy to use as well as easy to clean and the jerky is very good.its a great product for those who want to do smaller batches of..." Read more
"...That's what she makes it very very easy to do. Was my first dehydrator oh, now I own three nesco dehydrators, 2/400 and one 350...." Read more
"...like if you drop it, it'll break type of plastic but I love it it's easy to use. I'm just throw in the dishwasher...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the kitchen dehydrator. They say it's a great bang for your buck, a budget friendly dehydratator, and does real well for such a price tag. Some say that the quality is decent for the price.
"The Dehydrator works well and is decent quality for the price paid. The gun, on the other hand, is poor quality...." Read more
"Works as advertised good value" Read more
"...In my opinion it is money well spent." Read more
"...It is worth the money for the dehydrater but buy a better gun." Read more
Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a great feature of the kitchen product. They mention that it is easy to use and comes apart for easy cleaning.
"...It's easy to clean - a big plus with me. It's also not overly bulky so it can sit nicely on the counter top when in use...." Read more
"...the machine was easy to use as well as easy to clean and the jerky is very good.its a great product for those who want to do smaller batches of..." Read more
"...Clean up is pretty easy overall except for the tubular nozzles. These are kind of a pain to clean. I'm using some Q-tips to clean within them." Read more
"Easy to use, easy to clean, makes perfect beef and venison jerky,I love the little gun to make venison jerky sticks out of the ground deer." Read more
Customers like the dehydrator. They say it is an excellent starter dehydrating machine, it can dehydrate just about anything, and it does what it's supposed to do. Some customers also mention that the fan is loud and the dehydrates fast.
"For the price this is a good dehydrator. I bought this specifically for lean beef/deer jerky so didn't use the "gun" that came with it...." Read more
"The Dehydrator works well and is decent quality for the price paid. The gun, on the other hand, is poor quality...." Read more
"...spicy takes longer to dry.. add aprx 30 min to an hour (check on it) for spicy or other special flavors...." Read more
"The dehydrator itself is great. Not fun to wash though...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the kitchen product. Some mention that everything was of good quality, while others say that it feels cheap and the trays do not stack very well. The texture is very good, and the seasoning packets are a bit strong.
"...I've seen pieces of her jerky and they are very evenly made. They didn't use any seasoning at all with their meat...." Read more
"...The gun, on the other hand, is poor quality. It worked ok the first batch but by the second batch it was difficult to use. It wouldn’t ratchet...." Read more
"...The seasonings that came with it are great, and they are also a learning tool so you can learn the steps of adding cure and seasoning so that you..." Read more
"...However, the jerky gun is a plastic piece of junk. The trigger doesn’t work to ratchet the plunger forward so you can’t get any meat to come out...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the noise level of the product. For example, they say it's pretty noisy and sounds like a mini vacuum cleaner.
"Works pretty well. The fan is a bit loud so I'd suggest running it in an area of the house away from where you hang out...." Read more
"...The machine does emit a small noise but I find it easy to tune out." Read more
"...Love, love, love this product. Great deal, light weight and fairly quiet when running. Also it uses about the same energy as a light bulb." Read more
"...The motor noise can be annoying so I set it up before I go to bed and let it run overnight. I can't hear it from my bedroom...." Read more
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I don't do a thing to the meat, bananas, or pineapple but I did learn I much prefer to bake the potatoes first. The meat is put in a 250º oven for 1 hour as given in the instructions to be sure you don't have any problems with anything "bad".
For the meat I buy thin slices at the store (generally sold for Italian or German dishes) and then cut them crossways into strips about 1 inch wide. (A friend said they bought fajita sliced meat - both beef and chicken rather than slicing it themselves and it worked very well.) I can fit about 2 # beef on the 5 trays that came with the dehydrator. Because I've dealt with beef from two different stores and one is sliced thinner the drying time takes 10 - 13 hours plus the hour in the oven. Be SURE to buy the leanest beef. I think I eat about as much of this as I give to the dogs. I store it in a container in the refrigerator. Because it's easier to break off pieces of the jerky if it's slightly "crispy" I dry mine a little more than most people might. Also easier for our Chihuahua to chew up if it isn't too chewy.
The bananas are simply sliced about 1/4 inch thick, placed on the drying racks and dried. Again, I want them on the crisp side so they're easy to carry in my pocket for a training treat. Our Australian Terrier LOVES them. Apples were cored then sliced (I left the peel on) about 1/4 inch thick - no treatment. I do want to try doing the apples "french fry" style using my mandolin next time. I didn't get the apples "crisp" (over dry) because I wanted them a little chewy. Yes, the bananas and apples brown a little bit, but certainly not much and I definitely prefer that to anything treated. Slightly under ripe bananas work best. I store them in a Rubbermaid container on the counter.
Sweet potatoes are very easy - I tried them unbaked but they were really hard and unappealing so I baked the next batch, cooled them in the fridge overnight and then peeled them (the peel slips right off), sliced them about 1/4 inch thick and dried them about 10 - 12 hours until they were dry but still "pliable" and not too crispy. Our terrier LOVES them and enjoys having something a little chewy. The red or bright "orange" look best dried. I did some of the yellow variety and while the dog didn't seem to care, I thought they looked blah and uninviting so I will stick to the brighter colored varieties. I store them in a Rubbermaid container on the counter.
The pineapple I did for ME - I love dried pineapple but all I've found for years that has been for sale has been sweetened. I took out the core and sliced it about 1/4 inch thick. It took about 13 hours to dry and still be pliable. It did get a little sticky (maybe I needed to dry it just a tad more) but I keep it in the refrigerator and there is no problem. It's slightly chewy, tart / sweet and absolutely delicious. Next time I'm going to slice it a little bit thicker even if it takes a little longer to dry as it did shrink up quite a bit.
I got a jerky gun but haven't used it because I wanted to use the sliced beef so I loaned the gun to a friend who has used it with hamburger and ground chicken. I've seen pieces of her jerky and they are very evenly made. They didn't use any seasoning at all with their meat.
All in all I'm extremely pleased with this product. I think I've given it a good workout over the past few months and haven't had any problems. It's easy to clean - a big plus with me. It's also not overly bulky so it can sit nicely on the counter top when in use. I don't think it's loud when operating but you can hear the motor humming away.
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Good value for the money.
The jerky seasoning that came with the dehydrator smells and taste like dog food and will ruin your beef so do yourself a favour and just throw that out.
Andrea