Intensely savory and packed full of protein, beef jerky is the snack made for serious snackers. For some of us, the round, cylindrical sticks of beef are a reminder of childhood hikes, picnics, and ...

The length of time that jerky has been popular with human beings might surprise you. The mass-produced slices of dried protein housed in plastic jars and vacuum sealed bags you’ll find at any gas ...

Are you a sweet or salty type when it comes to your favorite snacks? For me, a big, bold-flavored piece of beef jerky wins out over sweets every time. I know a lot of people who make beef jerky — and ...

This week on Good Food, Duck Duck Gooseauthor Hank Shaw returns to give us a lesson in duck charcuterie. There is a long tradition of curing and smoking waterfowl, some of it developed by ...

On a recent vacation to Arizona, I discovered the ancient art of pemmican. A vendor at a Phoenix-area swap meat was selling a modern version of the centuries-old Native American dried meat and berries ...

Taylor Boetticher and Toponia Miller are the co-founders of the celebrated Fatted Calf Charcuterie, which opened in 2003 and now has locations in San Francisco and Napa. Their newest book, “Jerky: The ...

Oregon provides an abundance of traditional outdoor recreational opportunities. Spring bear to winter waterfowl, I try to take advantage of it as much as possible. As a result, my freezer and diet ...