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 ...

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 ...

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 ...