Pork Knaxx or Pork Jerky, is kind of Landjaeger, reflective of a traditional unique type of German sausage protein snack traditionally made with pork - a predecessor to the more modern 'Slim Jim'. Derived from the German word 'Jäger' meaning 'country hunter', and a German expression 'lang tige' meaning smoked and air-cured for long, it could be easily carried without refrigeration and eaten on long trips. Enjoy it dried in stick form with your evening sundowners, or boiled accompanied with potatoes. Cooking Instructions - "Never Freeze. Remove packaging as desired. Storage - Pre-packaged Pork Knaxx is shelf stable and can remain edible for consumption for long periods at a time without refridgeration. It can be stored for upto 6 weeks in your pantry, unopened. Usage - After opening, they must be used within 3 weeks even if refrigerated. P.S. Cooking appliances may differ in performance/cooking times. "