Posted in Jerky Types on Dec 4th, 2006 No Comments »
Rocky Mountain and Roosevelt elk are widely sought by both hunters and wildlife viewer and considered the best elk to consume. Similar to that of the deer species, elk are a larger brother to the deer family.
Comparing beef to elk the fat ratios for like cuts is consistently 2.9 to 0.8. Elk meat does not [...]
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Posted in Jerky Types on Dec 3rd, 2006 No Comments »
The Wild Boar is a name given to the male domestic hog. Wild Boars are those that are stated, wild! The Wild Boar does not usually grow as big as a domestic hog. It will grow about 3 feet high or more and weigh up to 500 pounds.
The Wild Boar are a very strong and [...]
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Posted in Jerky Types on Nov 30th, 2006 No Comments »
Bison, commonly referred to as the American Buffalo, once roamed the entire North American Continent with their numbers estimated at over 60 million. Bison were an integral part of the ecosystem for centuries, thriving on wild and drought resistant western grasses, native shrubs, flowers and other plants. Bison were the economic and spiritual focal point [...]
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Posted in Jerky Types on Nov 20th, 2006 No Comments »
All natural beef jerky is popular because it tastes great and because it can go anywhere, anytime without refrigeration or special storage needs. But the one thing that is often looked at as a positive afterthought its high nutritional value is perhaps its greatest asset.
There is even a jerky recipe for the individual looking to [...]
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