Kippered beef is a type of preserved beef that is rubbed with salt or other spices before drying in the open air or in smoke. The term "kipper" originally referred to fish that were preserved in this way and eaten in Germany before reaching Scandinavia during the Middle Ages. The process of kippering involves salting and smoking the meat, which gives it a distinctive flavor and texture. Kippered beef is typically cut into thick strips and seasoned with a blend of spices and brown sugar before being smoked. It is often eaten as a snack and can be found in stores in packaged form.