FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jerky is a lightweight, dried meat product that is a handy food for backpackers, campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It requires no refrigeration. Jerky can be made from almost any lean meat, including beef, pork, venison or smoked turkey breast.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name ‘jerky’ is derived from a dried-meat product which is popular in the USA. Many countries have their own form of dried-meat products. The product name varies, as does the form in which it is eaten. The Americans call it ‘jerky’ and eat it as a leathery whole tissue, or comminuted into strips.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are a variety of cuts of beef that you can use to make tender, delicious beef jerky. While top round, bottom round, pectoral, and lifter are typically the best cuts, others like flank and skirt steak can also make great jerky. These cuts of beef are all lean, economical, and full of flavor.

Detailed explanation-4: -A popular snack, jerky is meat that has been salted, seasoned, and dried until most of the moisture is removed. Because of its very low moisture content, it can be stored for several weeks without refrigeration.