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the Jerky hut

The Jerky hut seeks to provide you with real jerky, made with the freshest, leanest New Zealand beef. Our Jerky is homemade with lean cuts of beef schnitzel. Made to a secret recipe delicately flavoured with aromatic herbs and spices.

Origins

history of Jerky

Drying meat and fruit is one of the oldest methods of preservation known to humankind. What was probably an accidental discovery allowed humans to both store food for long periods of time, as well as having an easily carried nutritionally dense source of nutrition to take with them on journeys. Jerky is both flavorful and compact and almost any meat (and many other foods) can be made into jerky.

the Beginning

No one knows the true origins of dried meat (jerky) however it is assumed that early humans found that dried meat lasted a great deal longer than fresh meat, and was not subject to the decay and insect infestation that plagued the storage of fresh meat. While the dawn of jerky is mysterious we have evidence that it was being produced en masse thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt and notably in the mid part of the last millennia. The word 'jerky' comes from the Native (South) American Quechua term "ch'arki" (which means "dried meat"), and was well received in Europe by the Spanish in the 1500's when it was introduced during the early conquest of the Americas. Pemmican, a food made of dried meat, berries, and fat, is a variation of jerky made by Native (North) Americans as well, and was also greatly valued by explorers of the New World. Jerky's popularity was rekindled during the expansion into North America where it was prized as a valuable source of nutrition by traders and explorers as they traveled areas without ready access to fresh supplies. Its light weight and longevity made it a superior food source as the world was tamed and settled.

Q. How long does this jerky last for?

A. Stored correctly it can last up to two years. Keep in an air tight container like tupaware or ziplock bags, in a cool dry place or frozen.

Q. I tried some of your Chili Jerky, It was wickedly hot!, how can I cool my mouth down?

A. Ice cream or milk, not water or beer!

Q. How much jerky can I order in one go?

A. As much as you like. Cheaper to order by the kilo. The more you order the longer it will take to make.

Q. Why do I have to wait a few days before I get my Jerky?

A. It is made fresh to order. The whole process takes a few days.

200 grams - $25.00

(+$5.00 pp N.Z.)

1 Kg (5 x 200g packets) - $100.00

($15 postage N.Z. next day courier)

Please allow up to 7 days to process your order.

If ordering outside of New Zealand and Australia please check your importation laws concerning dried meat.

Postage costs on per order basis.