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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

When it comes to jerky, most people think of ground beef jerky or wild game jerky. However, the world of beef snacks and jerky is much more expansive. Recipes are available for hot jerky or mild jerky, as well as spicy jerky and gourmet jerky. Additionally, numerous types of meat can be used for making [...]

Jerky is meat which has been cut into strips with the fat trimmed off, marinated in a spiced, salty or sweet liquid for a desired flavor, then dried with low heat (usually under 160F or 70C) or occasionally salted and sun-dried. The result is a strip of a salty, semi-sweet snack which can be stored [...]