Jerky made easy

From its humble beginnings as a frontier staple, jerky has experienced somewhat of a renaissance of late. In fact, the shelves of supermarkets, liquor outlets and outdoors shops are stocked with an amazing array of product and flavour selections. But consumers can pay a high price for this tasty treat - between $50 and $162 per kilo! Which is extraordinary when you realise that with a little time and effort, you can produce top-quality jerky yourself at home.

Jerky is essentially