Jerked Meat (Noun)
Meaning
Meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The traveler stocked up on jerked meat for his long desert hike to avoid spoilage and dehydration.
- Jerked meat was originally prepared by indigenous peoples to preserve it for extended periods.
- In the wild west, cowboys were famous for snacking on dried jerky - or jerked meat strips.
- The backpacker ordered dried fruit and jerked meat at the camp store for the duration of her trek.
- During the expedition to Mount Everest, the hikers relied heavily on dried fruits and lightweight jerked meat for sustenance.