Beef Jerky an old staple that people today eat as a convenient snack, but was critical in aiding to the survival of our early forefathers and mothers that brought us here today. Well, with that notion I want to share with you a very authentic Beef Jerky recipe. It is simple and once you master it you will have an excellent foundation for your own special touches to explore the vast variations of ways to flavor your jerky recipe and make it a recipe to hand down generation to generation. I think that is what I like most about food and preparations of recipe's; it is the history, the life, and stories behind them. I love recipes that are rich in history, steeped in stories, and cause for the gathering of friends and families. So here is an old time authentic Beef Jerky recipe, it is important to pay close attention to details here, but it is a simple recipe, and I am sure as you read it, you cannot deny the accuracy of details in the makings here that this recipe is the "REAL McCOY"