Editor's note: Originally published in October 2024. Updated November 2025. The length of time that jerky has been popular with human beings might surprise you. The mass-produced slices of dried ...

Place all the ingredients in a gallon zip bag. Marinate for 24 hours. Knead the bag occasionally to make sure every piece of meat is being marinated. Place venison strips on the racks of the ...

Martha Sherwood married into a deer-hunting family. When her father-in-law, Roswell Sherwood, died, she joined her husband Mark in the woods because Mark had lost his hunting partner. She learned how ...

BRAINERD, MINN. – A few years back, when the deer limits were higher and my freezer was flush with venison, I realized I had to find more ways to prepare and consume this healthy meat. I love venison ...

Deer hunting is over for this season, but the fine dining goes on with tasty and nutritious venison in the pan or on the grill. Making jerky is one way to make use of any cut of venison or beef. It's ...

Making your own jerky at home isn’t just fun but it’s also one of the easiest ways to cut down on grocery costs. Store-bought packs can be pricey, and sometimes they’re loaded with extra preservatives ...