Cooking and Drying Methods for Beef Jerky
The two methods used for finishing jerky of any kind cooking and drying are used in different ways to produce a wide variety of different flavors, textures and consistencies. Drying predates cooking, at least in its modern form, because drying meat at its simplest level required only the most [...]
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Jerky: The Perfect Camping, Fishing and Hunting Food
Many people have confidently proclaimed that jerky is the ideal food for outdoor enthusiasts and with good reason. As a tasty, natural snack with the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, beef jerky, along with other air dried foods, has become a staple for anyone and everyone [...]
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Jerky Storage Tips and Guidelines
Jerky is renowned for its longevity and durability. After all, the flavorful, low calorie dried meat is the ideal hunting and fishing snack because it keeps for a long time and can be transported without special storage considerations. Maximizing that longevity is a quick and easy process that can be achieved [...]
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Food Safety Focus: Properly Preparing Beef Jerky
When prepared properly, beef jerky and jerky made from other meat are delicious, nutrient-packed foods noted for their safety and long-term edibility. However, when one chooses to make beef jerky or wild game jerky at home, it can be helpful to be aware of food dehydration principles and jerky [...]
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Selecting the Right Meat Makes All The Difference
Choosing the right meat to use, as well as the right cut of that meat is very important when it comes to knowing how to make beef jerky. The better the meat, the better the jerky it’s that simple! But how exactly does one go about choosing the [...]
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The Long Life of Beef Jerky
One of the signature features of beef jerky or any other dried meat is its longevity. Jerky, like most air dried foods, lasts for quite a long time without refrigeration, making it the quintessential camping food or trail snack. Because it is such an ideal survival food, beef jerky has [...]
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