Buc-ee’s is a Texas-based chain of travel centers renowned for their large size, extensive offerings, and commitment to cleanliness. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s has expanded beyond Texas, with locations in multiple states, including Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Each store often spans over 50,000 square feet, featuring numerous fueling stations and a vast selection of merchandise. Buc-ee’s is particularly famous Read More
Papa Dan’s Jerky – Sweet Garlic Beef Jerky
Papa Dan’s Jerky, founded in 1988 by David Batistelli and his father, is a family-run brand. The company is dedicated to producing high-quality jerky using fresh, premium cuts of meat, all crafted in Southern California. Papa Dan’s Jerky offers diverse jerky cuts, including thick cut, traditional thin, and bite-sized nuggets, catering to various texture preferences. Their product line Read More
1,800 Jerky Shrine Bags
It took about eighteen years to accumulate 1,800 jerky shrine bags. Our recent 2024 New Jersey trip helped us get over 1,800 bags with forty-seven jerky bags accumulated on that trip, a decent jerky haul. Of those 47 jerky bags, 27 new jerky brands were introduced to this jerky review website, with many not reviewed yet. We have been steadily publishing two jerky reviews a week since the second half of 2023. Read More
Wyoming Authentic – Peppered Grass-Fed Angus Beef Jerky
Wyoming Authentic is a premium jerky brand that prides itself on delivering high-quality, all-natural grass-fed Angus beef snacks sourced directly from local Wyoming ranches. The brand’s roots trace back to 1918, reflecting a deep heritage in Wyoming ranching. Founder and CEO David Fales continues this legacy, ensuring that the company’s products honor the traditions and values of the region. The company guarantees Read More
Surfsnax – Original Pepper Salmon Jerky
Surfsnax was founded in 2022, and the company specializes in crafting high-protein, Omega-3-rich salmon jerky using sustainably farmed Atlantic salmon. Their products are made with only five simple ingredients, ensuring a clean and nutritious snack option. Surfsnax jerky is gluten-free, kosher, and contains just 1 gram of sugar per serving, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious consumers. Read More
30 Jerky Types
It took us a little over eleven years to review 30 Jerky Types. When I started this jerky review website in 2014, I did not even know there were 30 jerky types. Now I know there are over 40 different jerky types, possibly 50, excluding fruit jerky. Finding a new jerky type is always exciting, especially if you have never tried it before. Using the term jerky can be disingenuous. The most Read More
Vermont’s Farmhouse Jerky – Teriyaki Alpaca Meat Sticks
Tired of paying high prices for marginal jerky products, Chef Pierre Mesa started refining his technique and jerky recipes. A local hardware store asked him to sell his jerky, eventually leading to Chef Pierre building a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) production kitchen. Vermont’s Farmhouse Jerky was launched in 2013. Read More
Creating a Jerky Review
While a few other jerky review websites have popped up over the years, only two active ones exist worldwide, and both have an information technology background. Steve Johnson from www.bestbeefjerky.org started reviewing jerky in 2008, and I launched jerkyingredients.com in 2014. While Steve is still the world leader in reviewing close to 400 jerky brands, we may Read More
Beef Jerky Outlet – Shark Jerky
The Beef Jerky Outlet, established in 2010, is the nation’s largest national jerky franchise. With over 100 locations in over 30 states, the brand has rapidly expanded, offering a vast selection of premium jerky products. Specializing in over 100 varieties of jerky, including exotic meats like kangaroo, alligator, venison, and elk, as well as unique flavors such as Moonshine and Cajun, the Beef Jerky Outlet ensures there’s something to satisfy every palate. Read More
350 Jerky Distributors
It took us a little over eleven years to review 350 jerky distributors. Normally, the jerky manufacturer is also the jerky distributor. With that said, it is not all that uncommon to see private labelers manufacture jerky in the jerky industry. Every year, the gap slowly widens between the number of jerky brands that we have reviewed and the number of jerky distributors. As of this writing, we have reviewed 368 jerky brands. Read More
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