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 ...

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 ...

Jerky was once a staple food which helped ancient travelers (and now, modern road trippers) survive a long journey with no access to refrigeration. In more recent years, jerky has undergone the same ...

I ran this recipe for beef jerky in my column several years ago, and I have had so many requests for reprints that I'm running it again. I can understand why so many people wanted it. It is the best ...

Ever made beef jerky yourself? Afraid to try it? Don’t be! In our kitchen today, Ross Katz, Owner, Rooster’s Kitchen, shows us how easy it is to make it ourselves. Ross says beef jerky is the perfect ...

“If you take out the salt, then it’s really just a cocktail,” says Brent Griffin of Griffin Jerky about the marinade used to create his Bulleit Rye Whiskey-infused jerky. At his home in Brooklyn, on ...

Long strips of flank steak are marinated for 48 hours before slow-cooking. New from Oberto Snacks’ Cattleman’s Cut brand is Texas-Style Flank Steak Beef Jerky. This marks the first-ever flank steak ...

My life is governed by very few rules, but this one is a constant: If the drive takes two hours or more, there must be a bag of beef jerky by my side. It’s not an original thought, but it is the ...

Deer hunting is over for this season, but the fine dining goes on with tasty and nutritious venison in the pan or on the grill. Making jerky is one way to make use of any cut of venison or beef. It's ...

Since Alton Brown is pretty much nerd-dom’s representative on food TV, I figured I’d have to tackle one of his recipes for MacGyver Chef. I chose a classic: Beef jerky made with a box fan. Gallery ...