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.
- When done, the jerky will be very dry to the touch but still somewhat flexible. Store the finished beef jerky in a re-sealable plastic bag. - If done correctly, beef jerky can last months without refrigeration. Use a pot and pan scrubbing brush to clean the racks.