National Craft Jerky Day
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Where is National Craft Jerky Day celebrated?
It is celebrated in the United States.
Who is National Craft Jerky Day celebrated by?
It is celebrated by all meat lovers and jerky fans.
When did National Craft Jerky Day first start?
In 2016, the registrar at National Day Calendar announced that National Craft Jerky Day would be observed annually on November 27.
Who started National Craft Jerky Day?
Long Beach Jerky Co. started National Craft Jerky Day to appreciate all the small-batch jerky makers.
History And Timeline
Want to plan your holiday for a tasty jerky holiday? Then, learn more information about its origin and how it gained popularity worldwide as a healthy meat snack.
Origin Of The Word 'Jerky'
The ancient Inca tribe, Quechua, in their language called dried meat Char'ki. They dried meat under the sun or smoked it to preserve meat. When the Spanish invaded South America, they changed the word Char'ki to charqui, which was later anglicized to jerky.
1550Staple Travel Food
Since jerky was shelf-stable, nutrient-dense, and portable, it made it easy for cowboys to take jerky along with them during travel, so it became the staple food for all cowboys and South American pioneers.
1800Founded Long Beach Jerky
Richie Beckman and Alex Naticchioni, during a visit to Long Island Beach for beer tasting and jerky making, got the business idea to make jerky into a huge market venture. Hence, Long Beach Jerky Company was born.
2013Choosing The Date
Alex's grandfather inspired co-founders Alex Naticchioni and Richie Beckman to make jerky. They chose his grandfather's birthday on November 27 to celebrate National Craft Jerky Day and to honor all small-batch jerky makers. Hence, in 2016, it was proclaimed to be celebrated on November 27 every year.
2016Meat Jerky Production Increases
According to IBISWorld estimates, revenue from meat jerky production was increased to around $1.3 billion for five years.
2021Traditions And Customs
Several independent jerky purveyors can be seen selling it from food trucks. The Long Beach Jerky Co. organizes parties each year to propagate the traditions from the past, where beer and jerky tasting commences. Meat lovers can be seen holidaying, partying, and trying to make different jerky flavors. Gifts of jerky are also sent to close friends.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Craft Jerky Day
Make your own jerky with different recipes and flavors using a dehydrator. Invent a jerky recipe with new meat you have never tried before to delight your taste buds. Donate jerky to some charitable group or local food pantry. Purchase jerky from a small craft jerky business to support them. Post your activities to create awareness using #nationalcraftjerkyday.
Facts And Stats
- According to some consumer surveys, on National Craft Jerky Day demand and sale of jerky come second to potato chips.
- On this day remember that the USDA's Food Composition Database rates beef jerky as the highest-packed protein snack.
- The Beef Checkoff and North American Meat Institute encourage Americans to abandon all trivial gifts and give a gift of jerky on National Craft Jerky Day.
Who invented jerky?
It was invented by the ancient Inca tribe, Quechua.
When was jerky invented?
It was invented in the 1550s.
Who inspired National Craft Jerky Day?
Richie Beckman and Alex Naticchioni got inspiration from Alex Naticchioni's grandfather, who made beef jerky every Christmas.
What are the requirements of celebrating National Craft Jerky Day?
Source out a locally made or well-known jerky brand that's available in a nearby store and enjoy eating some.
Who originally directed National Craft Jerky Day?
Co-founders of Long Beach Jerky Co., Alex Naticchioni and Richie Beckman, directed this day.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Friday, November 27, 2020
- Saturday, November 27, 2021
- Sunday, November 27, 2022
- Monday, November 27, 2023
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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