History Of Beef Jerky

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25 November, 2021

History Of Beef Jerky

What if there was a way for us all to enjoy this delicious dish without worrying about what cooking method is being used so we can just enjoy our meal! You already do, and it's called beef jerky.



A lot of people like different cuts for their favorite meals or snacks; some might prefer a good rack off-the bone ribs any day while others will go crazy over juicy porterhouse steaks with mashed potatoes & veggies on top! But these various choices have one downfall. The cook who doesn't know what they're doing at preparing this dish. If your chef can make only one type well then chances are we'll end up eating raw meat instead.



The perfect snack for those who love beef, jerky is a paper-thin strip of meat that’s been dried and seasoned with salt. But if you don't know much about it or want to take your snacks up a notch try the many delicious flavors available!



Beef jerky is a type of meat that's dried to prevent spoilage. However, many types are more than just dehydrated - they also have added salt so bacteria can't grow on it!



Drying and dehydrating the beef protect it from spoiling. The drying process also includes adding plenty of salt to the cut, as that keeps bacteria away from the meat so you can enjoy a nice piece without worrying about whether or not your tasty snack will make someone sick!



What is Jerky? 



Beef jerky is a popular snack that many people enjoy. There are many different ways you can prepare it, but the most basic way to make beef jerky involves trimming meat and curing it in an acidic environment with salt for several weeks or months before consumption. 



First, let's start by name: jerky. Even though people are kind of numb to this name and have accepted it, it's not an English word. Of course the conceited words seemed to be quite English, but the real name for Dendeng is Ch'Archy. And his name might be rather hard on the tongue, see how it was from a very old language called Quechua.



In Quechua, Ch'Arki really translated into dried meat, and finally, when it walked to the United States, people called it jerked. Of course, at that time, Ch'Archi was not soaked or had spices on it, it was only salty dry meat that could be used at that time.



But how is this strange type of new meat - for time - entering the United States? Well, for that, you can thank our European brothers, when they find it during one of their trips.



Europeans and Their Strange Discoveries



Most people don't know exactly where jerky originated, unlike there is a museum dedicated to it or a historian tirelessly trying to find a genius who finds dry salted meat. Regardless, the most concrete evidence of the existence of dendeng comes from the Quechua tribe, so it completes it.



When Europeans first stepped foot on the new world land, they found natives who were preparing a kind of dried meat. The native of Quechua Village used meat from Llamas and Alpacas which they bought in their village. They will cut the meat to slice, pound it thin and finally let them cook under the sun or over the fire after rubbing salt to them.



Why Beef was necessary for that time



There are reasons why Dendeng managed to survive the test of time, even though it became the easiest type of meat for cooking. The real reason why Dendeng Beef managed to stay so far was because of its durable nature.



As you can imagine, people at that time did not have the right fridge. It's hard to imagine, right? And because there is no way to store meat cooked properly, people depend on jerky to explode the protein they can. This makes it very good for the army, because they can get the protein they need anytime when they force the native Americans into submission.



In addition, because it is a reliable source of protein, people can also use it when food is rare. Jerky is also the subject of every cowboy diet because they are easy to carry and very filling.



Conclusion



And with that, we arrive at the end of our little history lessons. Starting from the original Americans to every American household, beef jerky has far. Of course, you might think that with the discovery of preservation techniques, we have left traditional snacks, but beef jerky will continue to be a staple in American cuisine and culture.