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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For as long as there have been hunters, there’s been jerky—at least as best we can tell. Ötzi the Iceman—a 5,300-year-old hunter found frozen solid in the Italian Alps—had a last meal of dried ibex ...

Jerky is the ultimate outdoor snack, ideal for camping or a long hike. It’s lightweight, shelf-stable and high in protein, which is why it’s also a popular food in the military. Jerky can be made at ...