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The History of Jerky
Charqui, a Spanish corruption of the name Ch'arki, which derived from the Quechuan language of the Incas (translation "to burn meat"), is what we now call jerky. Native Americans are thought of to have made the first jerky out of buffalo, as well as the ancient Inca Quechua tribe, dating back thousands of years ago. Once just a dried meat, allowing us to store food for a longevity of time, a 400 plus year old tradition has turned into quite the rage in modern times. Jerky is deliciously flavorful, and compact for easy snacking. This ancient ritual has been passed down from generation to generation.
Jerky became even more popular during the expansion into North America, when traders and explorers desired it for it's necessary source of nutrition while they traveled to unknown terrain while not knowing their access to food and supplies along their route. The idea that meat could be hunted on their travels, prepared, and then kept for long periods of time was an extremely valuable skill. That is when the introduction of other meats, such as turkey, goose, and other wild game, were introduced to the jerky name. Now, billions of people around our world enjoy jerky products in various flavors and meats.
Jerky became even more popular during the expansion into North America, when traders and explorers desired it for it's necessary source of nutrition while they traveled to unknown terrain while not knowing their access to food and supplies along their route. The idea that meat could be hunted on their travels, prepared, and then kept for long periods of time was an extremely valuable skill. That is when the introduction of other meats, such as turkey, goose, and other wild game, were introduced to the jerky name. Now, billions of people around our world enjoy jerky products in various flavors and meats.