Links to OES estimates for other areas and States. Major Occupational Groups in the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group): 00-0000 All Occupations. 11-0000 Management Occupations.
Homemade jerky lasts for. 2-3 Months. But remember, beef jerky, like a lot of other meats, usually has a best before date and not a use by date or an expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use jerky after the best before date has lapsed.
If you follow these steps, you can expect your homemade jerky to last between 1-2 months after initial airtight packaging. When stored in ziplock type bags and either a dark pantry or a refrigerator, jerky will last for 1-2 weeks. If you open an airtight bag of jerky, consume that jerky within 1 week.