Of course you said vacuum seal it.Add an oxygen absorber to the bag and vacuum seal it. Also, keep it in the fridge.
Of course you said vacuum seal it.
I would think that by vacuum sealing it, you're removing the oxygen, and mold shouldn't be able to grow without oxygen.I never vacuum seal jerky that I make at home.
Jerky can still have some moisture and heat in it and if you vacuum seal it, you are just sealing that in and asking for mold.
If you want to vacuum seal it, let it set for a long time to cool and off gas before sealing it.
I store mine 1 of 2 ways.
In a paper sack in the pantry or in a plastic or glass jar with a lid that I have poked several pin holes in it.
You dont get it allI would think that by vacuum sealing it, you're removing the oxygen, and mold shouldn't be able to grow without oxygen.