Meat & Fat Ratio Calculator
Enter your lean meat amount and target finished fat percentage.
Fat ratio: Higher fat can improve texture and flavor, especially in ground jerky, but it can also shorten storage life.
Weigh in:
How to use Fat Ratio
Enter meat
Add the lean meat amount in the unit you actually weighed it in.
Choose fat target
Enter the finished fat percentage you want for ground jerky or snack-stick style blends.
Mix the blend
Use the output to add fat and estimate the total batch weight before seasoning.
Fat improves texture and flavor but can shorten storage life through rancidity. Keep higher-fat blends cold unless your process has been validated.