1. a small hole made by a sharp object. 2. (Automotive Engineering) a perforation and loss of pressure in a pneumatic tyre, made by sharp stones, glass, etc. 3. the act of puncturing or perforating. 4. (Automotive Engineering) the act of puncturing or perforating.
The size of the bag depends on the size of the machine you have. If you have a small machine, you get a smaller bag. My machine is a 'medium' sized one, and my bag lasts approximately 6 months or so. Bags are not cheap, but they are part of the great filtration on this machine, so I suck it up (pardon the pun).
How to Store Beef Jerky - Short Term. If you are looking to store your jerky short term then storing in a simple ziplock bag is suffice. This should keep it good for at least 3-4 weeks or more. If you feel that your jerky is a bit to moist, you can always ad a small food grade desiccant bag to it.