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.
Jerky is the process of cooking meat, then drying it for later consumption. There are several ways to make jerky, including drying, smoking and curing the meat, but the most important aspect of making jerky is choosing the right kind of meat. Beef flank steak, venison, tenderloin and rump roast are among the best choices for jerky because they tend to be lean and flavorful.