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 ...

Every year I look forward to making deer jerky. The scent of spicy marinade fills my kitchen as I thaw, cut, soak and dry, gradually emptying my freezer full of deer meat. I beam like a kid on ...

I titled this article deer jerky but actually it could have been deer, antelope or elk jerky. This method will work pretty much I guess on any meat including turkeys and pheasants. Everyone loves ...

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 ...

I've got a buttload of deer meat I intend to turn into Bambi jerky this weekend. I would like to know what your favorite jerky recipes are. I know some basic things to put in (Worchestershire, soy ...

If you sent your deer out to be processed, you probably have it back by now, except for the jerky and meat sticks. They seem to take forever. We were fortunate this year in getting our deer to the ...