NESCO Jerky Seasoning & Cure 3-Pack Sweet Hardwood Flavor — Treats up to 6 lb, Gluten-Free

NESCO BJS-6 Sweet Hardwood is a three-pack jerky seasoning and cure that seasons and preserves up to 6 pounds of lean meat into sweet, hardwood-flavored jerky.

These single-use packs combine a flavored seasoning with a curing mix designed for making homemade jerky from beef, pork, turkey, or other lean cuts. Each set includes three seasoning packets and three matching cure packets; together they treat up to six pounds of meat so you can batch-produce snacks for camping, hunting trips, or everyday protein-rich snacking. The product is made in the USA and labeled gluten-free.

How do I use these packs to make jerky at home?

Mix each seasoning packet with a matching cure packet and blend thoroughly into thinly sliced or ground lean meat, then form into strips or sticks and dehydrate until dry. The cure helps with preservation, while the seasoning adds the intended sweet hardwood taste—no extra marinades are required unless you want to customize flavor intensity.

• Combine one seasoning + one cure per 2 pounds of meat (three packs cover 6 lb total).
• Use lean cuts or drained ground meat for best drying results.
• Form strips or jam into jerky-stick molds before dehydrating.
• Dehydrate according to your dehydrator or oven instructions until firm and dry.

What meats work best with the Sweet Hardwood flavor?

This spice-and-cure blend performs well with beef, pork, turkey, venison, and other lean proteins. It’s formulated to complement the natural taste of red meats and game while also suiting milder poultry when you prefer a slightly sweet, smoky profile.

• Beef and venison highlight the hardwood sweetness and hold texture well.
• Pork adds a touch of natural fattiness that balances the cure.
• Turkey and chicken need lean cuts to dehydrate evenly.
• Ground meat can be formed into sticks for uniform drying.

Is this product safe and what does "cure" mean here?

The cure packet contains preservation agents intended for safe jerky preparation when used as directed; it helps inhibit spoilage during the drying process. Follow recommended meat ratios, sanitation, and dehydration times to minimize risk—do not alter cure quantity or skip proper drying steps.

• Use the specified packet-per-pound guidance to ensure effectiveness.
• Keep work surfaces and hands clean while handling raw meat.
• Dry to the recommended texture and store properly after cooling.
• Not a medical product—follow safe food-preparation practices.

How much jerky will three packs yield and can I customize flavor?

Three seasoning and cure pairs are formulated to treat up to six pounds of meat; finished jerky yield varies by cut and moisture loss but typically results in a concentrated, shelf-stable snack. If you prefer stronger or milder taste, you can adjust by combining one packet with more or less meat, or add extra spices, liquid smoke, or sweeteners before drying.

• Three packs treat up to 6 lb of meat; expect roughly 25–35% of starting weight as finished jerky.
• Customize by adding pepper, garlic, or a touch of brown sugar to the seasoning mix.
• For uniform results, slice meat consistently and follow drying times.
• Packaged servings are single-use for predictable flavor and cure balance.

Who is this for: NESCO BJS-6 Sweet Hardwood is aimed at home dehydrator users, hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts who prefer making jerky at a lower cost per ounce than store-bought options. It’s also suitable for anyone wanting an easy, gluten-free seasoning-and-cure system to create consistent sweet-smoky jerky from a variety of lean meats.

Ingredients

Sugar Brown sugar, natural smoke flavor, spices, dextrose, dehydrated garlic, hydrolyzed, corn protein, monosodium glutamate, dehydrated onion, calcium stearate (anticaking), silicon dioxide (anticaking). Allergens” containe none. Jerky Cure Ingredients: Salt, sodium nitrate (0.62%). Nitrate is used in curing meats, Follow instructions and keep out of reach of children. Allergens: Contains none.