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.
Community Q&A. It might seem as though jerky should be stored like other dried food items. The shelf life of jerky is generous, but just like any other food item, jerky that is stored improperly will go bad. The best way to store jerky is to treat it like a fresh food item.