#Jerky March 18

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Full disclaimer I have never eaten JERKY. In Wyoming it apparently the state’s favorite treat or snack.

JERKY is lean trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage. While the rest of the country has to deal with the vacuum sealed and “mechanically separated” meats Wyoming offers fresh jerky. It is apparently available all across the state at roadside stands and local smokehouses.

For the 30-Day State Trivia Coach4aday Challenge I wanted to learn where people in Wyoming go to get their favorite snack.

Types of Wyoming Jerky

People purchase all types of this dehydrated meat snack but the most popular are found below:

Bison

Elk

Beef

Game

Establishments in Wyoming

Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat Company

DIY on making your own Jerky

I have no ambition to take this on but maybe you do. If you ever wanted a good tutorial on how to make Jerky Field and Stream has a great article.

To complete the dehydration process you either use an oven, some type of dehydrator, or smoke the meat.