In the days of old, beef was conserved through a process of slicing it into strips and desiccating it under the sun’s scorching rays or beside a fire’s flickering flames. This traditional method was widely utilized during the pioneering era, primarily due to its ability to store the beef for an extended period and its ease of transport on long expeditions across the wilderness.
Jerky is a type of beef that has been sliced into wafer-thin strips and subsequently dried or cured in the sun. The term “jerky” is believed to be derived from the Spanish word “charqui,” which was commonly used in South America.