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Beef jerky is perhaps the best known of the jerky types for its commonality, and is is what most people think of when they hear the word "jerky." While we now make jerky from just about anything, this is the old standby. The great thing about beef is that its flavor is robust enough to be great on its own, but it also will stand up to just about any flavoring that you choose to add to it. Beef is perfect for jerky due to the ready availability of the meat, the large number of useful cuts that are inexpensive, and the ability to find lower fat varieties to easily make beef jerky with minimal processing. Beef is also a very easy meat with which to work. Beef jerky is probably the best choice for those new to the craft due to its ease of production, beef's ready acceptance of many flavors, and availability. Beef jerky is the classic jerky of our time.
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