Jerky - 31 cooking recipes

The history of the delicacy dates back to ancient times, when the Armenian state was ruled by King Tigran II. Over the long forty years of successful rule, the great king did a lot to expand the borders of the state, strengthen its power, and establish economic and cultural ties with the countries of Europe and Asia.

Jerky

Long marches of troops and peaceful merchant caravans required the availability of products that could remain fresh and suitable for consumption for many weeks. We had to be content mainly with vegetables, fruits and grains. In hot climates, perishable meat quickly became unusable. Then the idea arose of drying a protein product that people needed. It was based on the idea of ​​salting, removing excess liquid and then drying beef tenderloin. In this form, the meat, which retained all its beneficial properties, did not spoil and could be eaten for a long time.

Today, jerky recipes include many different ways to prepare it. After giving the basturma the desired shape that is convenient for slicing, the meat is layered with spices, garlic and dough-like chaman, and then dried to the desired state. Many Europeans also liked this magnificent delicacy, which goes well with beer or coffee. It can be easily prepared at home without spending a lot of money on purchases in supermarkets. This environmentally friendly, preservative-free, incredibly tasty and nutritious product will appeal to many consumers.