Popular Diets that Include Eating Jerky

Popular Diets that Include Eating Jerky

It’s that time of year again. We’re talking about New Year’s resolution season. After all the holiday celebrations to end the year, the focus has turned to how we’ll start the next year, what goals we’ll achieve, and what changes we’ll make. If changing your diet is...
How to Make Deer Jerky

How to Make Deer Jerky

We are in the final weeks of deer season right now, which means you probably have put one or two in the freezer as steaks and/or burger and it’s about full. There’s no reason to stop hunting just start making jerky. Deer jerky is a tasty, healthy snack that can be...
More than Beef: A Guide to Types of Jerky

More than Beef: A Guide to Types of Jerky

When you hear someone discussing jerky, more than likely your mind goes straight to beef. While your mind may wonder into various flavors of beef jerky, you probably don’t consider the other types of meat that can be made into jerky. Don’t get us wrong! We’re all...
Is Jerky a Healthy Snack?

Is Jerky a Healthy Snack?

Growing up, many of our parents led us to think that beef jerky was a junk food that should only be eaten every once in a while. However, nutritional evidence shows that jerky can actually be viewed as a healthy snack that can be enjoyed without guilt. Everyone from...
How to Use Beef Jerky as an Appetizer

How to Use Beef Jerky as an Appetizer

Ah, beef jerky. The surprisingly healthy snack is ideal for road trips, hiking trips, and any other time you need food that doesn’t spoil easily. Yet beef jerky also lends itself to a variety of recipes, including yummy appetizers. Check out the following ideas to use...
How to Preserve Beef Jerky

How to Preserve Beef Jerky

Jerky is one of the ultimate naturally-preserved foods. The salt in jerky will prevent it from spoiling for considerable lengths of time even if it is exposed to open air. However, the longer jerky is permitted to sit in the open air, the quicker it stales. While...