It all started with Trisha Paternite’s father-in-law, Frank’s beef jerky, which he has been making as a hobby for more than 20 years. Trisha and her husband Tony had been sharing this jerky with friends, when one of them offered to pay for a bag. That sparked the idea of exploring it as a business opportunity. Frank taught Trisha how to make the jerky, which she and Tony tweaked by slicing the Read More
Captain Jake’s Jerky – Korean Sesame Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
The next review on Captain Jake’s Jerky will focus on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their Korean Sesame flavored beef jerky purchased online. We previously reviewed this flavor in 2015. Unfortunately, Captain Jake’s Jerky went out of business in December 2018. This flavor is described as having all the characteristics of Korean cuisine with quality beef, full flavor Read More
McLean Clean & Lean – Traditional Beef Jerky (Recipe #3)
Over 30 years ago, Garth McLean moved from New Brunswick and got his first job working in a Federal meat plant as a truck driver. Eventually working his way to sales, Garth was dismayed with all of the chemicals and preservatives used, Garth then developed Canada’s first nitrate-free deli line called Natural Farms. In 2003, Garth’s friends Michelle Neilson & Deanna Bell joined Garth Read More
Jeff’s Famous Jerky – Jamaican Jerk Beef Jerky
The next review on Jeff’s Famous Jerky will focus on a 2.75 ounce/78 gram bag of their Jamaican Jerk flavored beef jerky. As a somewhat new flavor, this seasonal flavor is described as Jeff’s Famous Jerky going all the way to Jamaica to import the finest authentic Jamaican Jerk seasoning, and their famous Scotch Bonnet Pepper sauce to use for this innovative jerky recipe. This bag was Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Haunting Heat Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
The Smokehouse Jerky Co. brand name was launched in 2008. On January 2/2017, Franco and his wife Patti Fonseca acquired Smokehouse Jerky Co. from Trent Levinson and his wife Barbie. Franco has since added some new flavors, and they have a new web site design. All Smokehouse Jerky Co. jerky is made in small batches. Tender Heifer Snack Co. are always looking for Read More