HISTORY OF JERKY
“Ch’arki”, a name derived from the Quechuan language of the Incas (which literally translates into “dried meat”), later evolved into what we now call jerky. The discovery of Jerky allowed humans to both store food for long periods of time and have an easily carried, dense source of nutrition to take with them on journeys. Jerky...
BENEFITS OF JERKY
Health AdvantagesIs Jerky good for you? Yes! Because moisture and fat are removed from the meat during the preparation process, it is an excellent source of protein (as much as 15g of protein per serving size) and is generally 97% Fat-Free. Keep in mind though that all jerky meat-types are somewhat different when it comes...
