If you’ve got a stash of venison in the freezer, this deer jerky recipe is a smart way to use it. You don’t need a fancy dehydrator. Just use your oven and a simple marinade made with pantry ...

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 ...

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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 ...

While jerky can be made in camp, it’s easier to dry it at home and carry it for lunches and snacks. The following is an excerpt fromCamp Cooking: A Practical Handbook by Fred Bouwman (Skyhorse ...

Jerky. Some people like it. Dentists, mostly; gleaming-eyed men and women who build dream homes and finance their kid’s Ivy League educations by fixing the cracked teeth and irritated gums of poor ...

Florida’s deer hunting season has already kicked off in some areas of the state, but the bulk of deer season is yet to come. There are still months of deer jerky, venison burgers, grilled backstrap ...

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 ...

High in protein and low in fat, jerky has become a hugely popular snack, but there are problems with commercially-made jerky. It’s expensive, high in sodium, and is made with a limited number of ...