Lower intake of fat by purchasing lean cuts of meat and meat that is not heavily marbled. Remove the skin from poultry, as well as all visible fat from meat before cooking to reduce fat intake. You can also use lean ground turkey instead of ground beef or pork for making meat loaf or spaghetti Bolognese.
The best way to store beef jerky is in its original commercially vacuum sealed packaging in a cool dark place like the pantry, away from the stove or other appliances and sunlight. For even longer storage you can freeze your beef, turkey or pork jerky until ready to use.
Preparing the Jerky. 1  1. Select a cut of meat. Choosing a lean cut like sirloin, flank steak, top round, or eye round will save time later. 2  2. Remove all noticeable fat. Fat causes the jerky to spoil much faster. 3  3. Marinate the meat (optional). Use a solution of olive oil and vinegar sea salt, or a recipe of your preference.