jerkies

Chewy preserved strips

Jerkies is the plural of jerky, dried meat preserved by curing and dehydrating: The gas station sold beef jerkies in five different flavors.

The plural typically distinguishes varieties or brands rather than individual pieces, since jerky is usually a mass noun: We sampled turkey, venison, and salmon jerkies at the farmers market.

varieties

biltong

Cured dried meat snack

  • pemmicanConcentrated portable meat provisions
texture

chewy

Resisting easy biting

stringy · tough · dense · gristly · tender · crispy · brittle · pliable · dry · shredded

preservation

dehydration

Excessive fluid loss

sun-dried · desiccation · shelf-stable · marinade · brine · salted · seasoned · vacuum-sealed · preservatives · nitrates

flavor

smoky

Filled with combustion haze

sweet · tangy · garlicky · barbecue · sriracha · mesquite · hickory · maple · chipotle · umami

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

zinc · calories · keto-friendly · paleo · high-protein · muscle · energy · macros

snacking

backpacking

Self-supported wilderness travel

portable · lightweight · non-perishable · convenience · grab-and-go

Opposites
food preservation method

jerkiesfresh cuts

Recently made incisions

sashimi · tartare · carpaccio · ceviche · stews

texture

jerkiesmelt-in-your-mouth

Effortlessly tender texture

succulent · silky · velvety · delicate · filet mignon

Phrases
Family

jerking, jerkiness, jerkin, jerkier, jerkiest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G