Preserving Your Harvests: Making Meat, Veggie & Fruit Jerky
Comm Ed - Culinary | Available
Are you looking to turn your garden's bounty and fresh meats into delicious, long-lasting snacks? Make something you can give out as gifts over the holidays? Join us for an unforgettable experience that will not only expand your culinary skills but also provide you with tasty, homemade treats to enjoy year-round. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and taste! Whether you're an avid gardener, a hunter, a foodie, or someone just curious about food preservation, this class has something for everyone.
What to Expect:
- Hands-On Learning: Dive into the world of jerky making with practical demonstrations and hands-on practice; from selecting the best cuts of meat to choosing the ripest fruits and freshest veggies, we'll guide you through every step
- Easy-to-Follow Techniques: Learn how to make delicious jerky without needing fancy equipment; we'll show you how to use everyday kitchen tools to get started
- Flavorful Recipes: Discover quick and easy marinades, natural preservatives, and the secrets to perfecting your jerky's texture and flavor
- Food Safety: Understand the essentials of food safety, proper handling, and storage to ensure your jerky is safe and lasts longer
- Bonus Techniques: All of this and some additional techniques like cold smoking for that extra burst of flavor
Beginners and advanced students are welcome: no prior experience or expensive equipment required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know! Reserve your spot today and start preserving your harvests in the most delicious way possible. Sign up now and let’s make jerky together!
Ages Requirement: Ages 14 & up. Kids between the ages of 10-13 may enroll with a registered adult.
Dietary requests or questions? Please email kgustafson@uaptc.edu
Interested in a similar class for your next private event? UA-PTC Community Education offers completely customizable classes and training for individuals, parties, groups, businesses, and industries of all sizes and disciplines. Please e-mail kgustafson@uaptc.edu for more information.
Community Education Class Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued if registration is canceled at least 7 days prior to the start of class. Cancellations made less than 7 days from the class date will not receive a refund unless the class spot can be sold. On the chance that UA-TC must cancel a class, registrants will have the choice of receiving a full refund or transferring to another Community Education class.
Jules Carney
Jules Carney owns and operates an Arkansas-based company focused on producing locally sourced artisanal charcuterie and charcuterie-related products and services. His company, The Leaping Pig Charcuterie, prides itself on bringing only the highest quality products and services to his customers who range from farmers, culinary schools, event coordinators, food producers, food preservers and professional chefs. His motto, “Eat well! Live well!”, is at the core of how and why he shares his passion and fourteen years of experience and knowledge of the ancient art of charcuterie. Jules uses the hashtag #chARcuterie when he posts pictures or shares stories about his products online because he is proud to produce artisanal charcuterie in Arkansas, which is sourced from animals raised by farmers in Arkansas. In his opinion, Arkansas farmers raise some of the highest quality animals on some of the finest grazing lands in the country. Quality charcuterie starts with the quality of the meat. Fortunately, this high-quality, locally sourced meat allows him to proudly support local farmers and producers without reserve.