Jerky People

Mary Bell's Jerky People is more than just a collection of recipes featuring the dehydrated method of meat preservation called "jerky". This is a highly recommended compendium which is filled with practical, do-it-yourself "how-to" advice, as well as a wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques for making all manner of jerky-based cuisine. From preparing dishes featuring wild catfish jerky, to chicken jerky, to possum jerky, and more, Jerky People is enhanced with black-and-white photographs and fascinating anecdotes, which make it a first-rate guide for jerky enthusiasts everywhere. Also very highly recommended is the first book in Mary Bell's series for jerky gourmets, Just Jerky: The Complete Guide To Making It (0965357201; $...).