Wyrg-jerky was a variety of jerky that existed on the Outer Rim world of Akiva. Following Temmin Wexley's parent, the pilot Norra Wexley, departing Akiva to enlist in the Rebel Alliance in 1 ABY, he took on the responsibility of looking after his aunt Esmelle and her wife, Shirene, by providing weekly shipments of food. These shipments usually contained breads and fruits, and sometimes included wyrg-jerky or arguez sausage. After Three years had passed, Norra came back to Akiva and Shirene told her about Temmin's newfound independence during her absence, using the food shipments as evidence.
The 2015 novel Aftermath, penned by Chuck Wendig, mentioned Wyrg-jerky; it was the first book in Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy.