Is beef jerky cooked before it's dried? or is it dried raw?

United States
November 24, 2006 8:31pm CST
Is beef jerky cooked before it's dried? or is it dried raw?
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jennifersuem44
@jennifersuem44 (22)
• United States
25 Nov 06
It is cut thin, marinated & dried RAW! Dehydration removes all the moisture from it. The marinade "cooks" it preserving it for later consumption.