What is jerky? According to Wikipedia, the word “jerky” is derived from the Quechia (a native South American language) word “ch’arki”, which means “dried, salted meat”. Traditionally, jerky is described as “lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage”.  Traditional jerky is made from sliced, whole … Continue reading What is Beef Jerky ?