If necessity is the mother of invention, we certainly have her to thank for the savory snack that is beef jerky. The term "jerky" most likely comes from the Incan word "ch'arki," which simply means ...

Intensely savory and packed full of protein, beef jerky is the snack made for serious snackers. For some of us, the round, cylindrical sticks of beef are a reminder of childhood hikes, picnics, and ...

I was never a big fan of beef jerky until I tried making it myself. Like so many of the cooking projects I've attempted, DIY jerky was way, way easier than I expected. But more importantly, it was ...

Editor's note: Originally published in October 2024. Updated November 2025. The length of time that jerky has been popular with human beings might surprise you. The mass-produced slices of dried ...

Learn how to make delicious, homemade beef jerky with this simple recipe and step-by-step walkthrough! From choosing the right cut of meat and slicing it properly to marinating, drying, and ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Craving some quality preserved meat but you dont want to pay the ridiculous prices at the store or for the artisan stuff? We got you covered. As more people embrace the joy of crafting ...

For as long as there have been hunters, there’s been jerky—at least as best we can tell. Ötzi the Iceman—a 5,300-year-old hunter found frozen solid in the Italian Alps—had a last meal of dried ibex ...

Whether you’ve got a smoker or just an oven, this jerky recipe has you covered. Learn how to make savory, chewy, high-protein snacks using simple methods—no fancy dehydrator required. Perfect for ...