The beef snacks in stores today have rather strayed from this tradition (just look at what's in a Slim Jim), but you can easily make jerky at home with just a few simple ingredients and some patience.

Conagra ticked higher by 0.6%. Conagra (CAG), which makes Slim Jim beef jerky and Healthy Choice frozen meals, hired adviser Centerview Partners to try to sell Chef Boyardee, according to a ...