Interesting Facts About Jerky:
• Jerky is a nutrient-dense meat that has been made lightweight by drying.
• A pound of meat weighs about four ounces after being made into jerky. This means you are getting a pound of Beef when you order a package of Wyoming Special Blend Jerky.
• Because most of the moisture is removed, it is shelf stable and can be stored for moderate periods of time without refrigeration, making it the perfect food for backpackers and others who don’t have access to refrigeration.
• "Biltong" is dried meat or game used in many African countries.
• Our word "jerky" comes from the Spanish word "charque."
• Jerky is a food known at least since ancient Egypt.
• Humans made jerky from animals that were too big to eat all at once, such as bear, buffalo, or whales.
• North American Indians mixed ground dried meat with dried fruit or suet to make "pemmican." |