JERKY Meaning and
Definition
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Jerky is a noun and can be defined as a dried, seasoned meat, typically sliced into strips, which undergoes a process known as dehydration. It can also be referred to as a meat snack or meat treat. Generally, jerky is made from various types of meat, including beef, pork, poultry, or game meats like venison, buffalo, or kangaroo.
The production of jerky involves marinating the meat in a mixture of spices, seasonings, and salt to enhance both the flavor and the preservation of the meat. After marinating, the meat is then slowly dried over a period of time to remove the moisture content, resulting in a tough and chewy texture. This dehydration process enables the meat to have an extended shelf life and prevents spoilage.
Jerky is a popular snack due to its high protein content and portability, making it convenient for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or road trips. It is often consumed as a standalone snack, but it can also be used as an ingredient in various recipes such as salads, soups, or stews. In recent years, there has been an expansion in the availability of vegetarian and vegan jerky options made from plant-based proteins like soy, mushrooms, or other textured vegetable proteins, catering to a wider range of dietary preferences.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of JERKY
The word "jerky" has uncertain origins, but it is believed to come from the Andean Quechua language of South America. The Quechuan term "charqui" (also spelled ch'arki or charque) refers to dried and salted meat. It is likely that Spanish explorers and settlers encountered this term during their expeditions in the Americas, and eventually adapted it into "jerky" in English. The first recorded use of "jerky" in English dates back to the 19th century.
Similar spelling words for JERKY
- jarak,
- jaruga,
- jark,
- jharokha,
- JERAC,
- JRAAC,
- Chin-jerk,
- Jereck,
- JRC-ERT,
- Georg,
- Jerrick,
- jorc,
- JRC/EI,
- JIARG,
- Jerek,
- Jerrika,
- JERG,
- jirak,
- CJK-JRG,
- JRYC,
- JROCA,
- Jerica,
- Jurek,
- jerko,
- JWRC,
- jauregui,
- jerkier,
- JARIC,
- Jerrik,
- HJRCA,
- giric,
- JREC-IN,
- juerg,
- JRgai,
- JRC/EMT,
- jirgah,
- GEOROC,
- Jherico,
- Jurica,
- ghirga,
- jerk,
- jerk-off,
- Jarek,
- gehrke,
- JOREQ,
- jerga,
- jirka,
- jeriko,
- GIRCA,
- -jerk,
- Girrock,
- jarkko,
- jorgo,
- Jeric,
- Jeorg,
- Jerked,
- jeruk,
- jorg,
- jarque,
- jyrki,
- Jirga,
- knee-jerk,
- CEC/JRC,
- Jarika,
- jerque,
- joerg,
- JROG,
- Jorko-am,
- jerks,
- Jarica,
- jaragua,
- Jerric,
- jaw-jerk,
- jarecki,
- Jerriq,
- jhereg,
- Jurik,
- JROCK,
- Jerico,
- jarrico,
- JIRCC,
- Jerick,
- Jerrico,
- Jericko,
- girka,
- JRC-AT,
- jurika,
- Jerack,
- Jerrica,
- JARRC,
- Jareika,
- JRC,
- EURO-JERC,
- JRCOA,
- Jarrica,
- Jareeca,
- JRC-ISPRA,
- jiryaku,
- Jorck,
- jersey,
- gehrig,
- jirik,
- JARC,
- Jarka,
- juragua,
- Jerika,
- JROC-B.
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