Where does beef jerky come from?

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The orgin of beef jerky is ancient. It is a method of preserving meat for long periods of time. We may think of jerky in terms of beef, but is simply a way of removing the moisture from meat for preservation. This can be done with venison, buffalo, fish (especially salmon), and all sorts of other game, including fowl. read more

A typical 30 g portion of fresh jerky contains 10–15 g of protein, 1 g of fat, and 0–3 g of carbohydrates, although some beef jerky can have more than 65% of protein content. Since traditional jerky recipes use a basic salt cure, sodium can be a concern for some people. read more