BRAINERD, MINN. – A few years back, when the deer limits were higher and my freezer was flush with venison, I realized I had to find more ways to prepare and consume this healthy meat. I love venison ...

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 ...

Beef jerky is a type of seasoned, dried meat enjoyed as a snack food across America. Find out how to make jerky using the basic beef jerky recipe below. Included are several variations for dried meats ...

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 ...

Place all the ingredients in a gallon zip bag. Marinate for 24 hours. Knead the bag occasionally to make sure every piece of meat is being marinated. Place venison strips on the racks of the ...

Martha Sherwood married into a deer-hunting family. When her father-in-law, Roswell Sherwood, died, she joined her husband Mark in the woods because Mark had lost his hunting partner. She learned how ...

Jerky, which is lean meat cut into strips and dried, isn't limited to beef. Beef jerky is probably the most common, but even that type ranges from salty to sweet, depending on the marinades and ...

Shawn Knowles is a self-described "old-school butcher" and owner of Old Town Market in Lewisville, Texas. He began working at the shop when his father first opened the market back in 1977. Last year, ...

Are you a sweet or salty type when it comes to your favorite snacks? For me, a big, bold-flavored piece of beef jerky wins out over sweets every time. I know a lot of people who make beef jerky — and ...