I was reading a post by ChgoJohn a few weeks back about how he makes beef and chicken jerky for his beloved Max.  It was a bit of a coincidence because, at a recent family gathering, my niece, Fleur, was handing out jerky she had made.  I had never tasted it before.  It tasted pretty good.

It got me thinking.  I have been drying liver for my dogs for years but had never thought of drying meat.  Obviously, dried meat is going to cost more than dried liver but, as John mentioned, you can use cheap cuts of meat (as long as it is not fatty). I had a topside in the freezer, so that is what I used. Continue reading →