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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many families, jerky isn’t just a snack it’s part of a tradition passed down through the years. Long before it was something you’d see on store shelves, it was made at home with simple ingredients ...

Beef jerky usually resides right next to the Slim Jims at convenience store checkouts. It’s one of those food products most of us don’t think about making, unless we wear a lot of camouflage and shop ...

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 ...