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 ...

Making your own jerky at home isn’t just fun but it’s also one of the easiest ways to cut down on grocery costs. Store-bought packs can be pricey, and sometimes they’re loaded with extra preservatives ...

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 ...

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