National Jerky Day

On June 12th, each year, commemorates dried meat snacks' rich past, burgeoning, and nutritional benefits.

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Drying makes this nutrient-dense meat light and fluffy. After turning it into jerky, a pound of meat or poultry will weigh only about four ounces. Because the drying process removes the bulk of the moisture, properly prepared jerky can be stored for months without refrigeration. Bacteria can be prevented from growing by salt added to the meat before the drying process begins.

The term 'jerky' is derived from the Spanish word charqui, which comes from the Quechua (a Native South American language) word ch'arki, which means to fire (meat).

Traditional jerky is available in individual servings, gas stations, supermarkets, and variety stores around the country. For additional heat, they also have it in a variety of flavors and add spices for additional heat.

jerky staves off hunger until the next meal while on road trips, camping, or even long-distance flights. It's also easy to pack. It's so simple, in fact, that it's even been to space due to its lightweight and high level of nutrition. Several times for space flights, astronauts have used jerky as space food since 1996.

How to Observe National jerky Day?

You can now order Snack, your new jerky. If you make your own, give a shout-out. The process is enjoyable, and the results often have friends and family members clamoring for more. Jerky can be used as more than a snack dish.. Use it as a base in your cooking, especially when camping or exploring the great outdoors. Use jerky in sauces, soups, and stews. We have one dish for you to try, as well as one for you.

Homemade Tomato Sauce With Jerky Homemade Tomato Sauce With Jerky

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History has a long tradition of national jerky day.

National Jerky Day was established in 2012 by Jack Link's Beef Jerky and the Wisconsin Beef Council. These other popular road trip snack days are here.