Jerky and Pemmican are two of the oldest trail foods and snacks in history and they are still just as popular today as they were during our more primitive days as cavemen. Making your own jerky is easy, fun and economical.

Jerky made from lean, fresh meat is low in fat and very high in protein, which makes it a wholesome and nutritious snack. How to Make Jerky and Pemmican will help readers become master jerky makers.

How to Make Jerky and Pemmican provides instruction and 27 recipes for making jerky from red meat, ground meat, fish, turkey and fruit, as well as pemmican with topics such as:

• Methods of making jerky including electric dehydrators, kitchen ovens, electric smokers and air drying.
• Recommended tools and seasonings for making jerky.
• Meat safety and storage guidelines.