Julian "Jules" Vance

Getting the dehydrator temp wrong for jerky doesn’t just affect texture — it can make you sick. Set it too low and dangerous bacteria survive … Read more

I’ve been chasing the perfect spicy beef jerky for years. Not the kind that just burns your mouth and leaves you reaching for milk — … Read more

Not every deer yields perfect roasts suitable for slicing. After butchering, you’re often left with trim pieces, scraps from around the bones, and cuts that … Read more

If you’ve found your way here, you’ve probably made basic venison jerky before and want to branch out. Good call. While a simple soy-Worcestershire marinade … Read more

If you have a freezer full of goose breasts from this season and you’re running out of dinner ideas, jerky is the answer. Goose jerky … Read more

If you’ve been making the same basic beef jerky flavors and want to add some serious kick to your dehydrator rotation, jalapeno beef jerky delivers … Read more

After years of experimenting with wild game jerky, I’ve found that elk produces some of the best homemade jerky you can make. The meat is … Read more