• HOME
  • TAGS
  • COUNTERS
  • INGREDIENTS
  • HOMEMADE ↓
    • Jerky Making
    • Pet Jerky
    • Starting a Jerky Business
  • SUBMIT
  • ABOUT ↓
    • Jerky →
      • Jerky Criteria
      • Jerky Glossary
      • Jerky Prices
      • Jerky Videos
    • Jerky Shrine Home →
      • Jerky Shrine Brands
      • Jerky Shrine Displays
      • Jerky Shrine Items
      • Jerky Shrine Binders
    • Jerky Price Updates →
      • 2022
      • 2022 Beef
      • 2022 Biltong
      • 2022 Turkey
      • 2022 One Pound
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2020 One Pound
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Donate
  • Instagram
  • FB
  • Twitter Page

Jerky Ingredients

Jerky Reviews

  • HOME
  • BRANDS
  • TYPES
  • FLAVORS ↓
    • FLAVOR TAGS
    • FLAVOR NAMES
  • RATINGS ↓
    • Ingredient Reviews →
      • 10/10 (Excellent)
      • 9/10 (Very Good)
      • 8/10 (Good)
      • 7/10 (Decent)
      • 6/10 (Alright)
      • 5/10 (Average)
      • 4/10 (Fair)
      • 3/10 (Bad)
      • 2/10 (Very Bad)
      • 1/10 (Terrible)
    • Taste Reviews →
      • 10/10 (Excellent)
      • 9/10 (Very Good)
      • 8/10 (Good Taste)
      • 7/10 (Decent)
      • 6/10 (Alright)
      • 5/10 (Average)
      • 4/10 (Fair)
      • 3/10 (Bad)
      • 2/10 (Very Bad)
      • 1/10 (Terrible)
    • Bag Reviews →
      • 10/10 (Excellent)
      • 9/10 (Very Good)
      • 8/10 (Good)
      • 7/10 (Decent)
      • 6/10 (Alright)
      • 5/10 (Average)
      • 4/10 (Fair)
      • 3/10 (Bad)
      • 2/10 (Very Bad)
      • 1/10 (Terrible)
  • NEWS

Van Cleave – G Dub! Beef Jerky

Saturday, April 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

Van Cleave - G Dub Beef JerkyThe first review for Van Cleave Dry Goods (aka VC Dry Goods) will be on a 3.05 ounce/86.4 gram bag of their G Dub! flavored beef jerky. This original based flavor was kindly submitted for review by Adam Van Cleave.

The Van Cleave Dry Goods jerky brand name is based out of Frisco, Texas. Their jerky is distributed under the name of Van Cleave Dry Goods LLC., also located in Frisco, Texas. This Van Cleave Dry Goods jerky brand name was launched in October 2014. Using an excerpt from their web site, this is how they describe their jerky: “We see it as our patriotic jerky duty to improve the state of the jerky nation”. Their jerky is made in small batches that is marinated for over 12 hours.

Ingredient Review

Ingredients: Beef, Tamri (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Wheat, Alcohol, Glucose), Onion, Garlic, Spices, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate.    Allergen Warnings: Soy, Wheat

Van Cleave - G Dub Beef Jerky100% Certified American-raised Angus beef is used in this jerky. It has been confirmed that the cattle have quite a bit of free range access to graze on grass, and roam about. As another bonus, the cattle used are ethically raised. There are no growth hormones given, and no antibiotics administered either.

Van Cleave - G Dub Beef JerkyThe entire liquid marinade is comprised of only tamri soy sauce. As with all of their ingredients, this is a high quality soy sauce. You can tell just by the taste.

Van Cleave - G Dub Beef JerkySuper healthy onion and garlic are used, which are always a great choice for jerky. There are also healthy spices used.

While the nutrition facts are not readily available, we are assured that the sugar level is low The taste of this jerky attests to that. Also, the salt level is on the low side.

The only preservative used here is salt. That qualifies this jerky to have no sodium nitrite, or any other similar unhealthy preservatives.

Disappointingly, this jerky does use the flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG). As a result, the highest ingredient rating possible is a Good (8/10) rating.

Good (8/10) – Ingredient Rating

Taste Review

These are mostly large strips of beef that are sliced thin. This is your classic dry jerky texture that is chewy. There are some signs of fat that add to the overall flavor. Handling this jerky leaves no residue on your fingers.

Without a doubt the first taste detected is a strong soy flavor. It is a surprisingly strong soy flavor that remains consistent as you eat more strips. What really puts this flavor over the top is a medium level of underrated tasting onion. To a lesser extent the garlic enhances this overall flavor also.

There is a moderate saltiness in this flavor. As for the sweetness, this jerky is only mildly sweet tasting at best. This G Dub! flavor is advertised to be their original flavor, where typically the natural beef flavor should be strong tasting. The overall flavor is so strong, it tends to mask the beef flavor.

This 3.05 ounce/86.4 gram bag sells online for $8.00. That equates to $2.62 an ounce, which rates as an expensive price. For anybody who appreciates the taste of soy, this jerky is surely worth your money. This is the type of jerky where the bag is empty before you know it.

Excellent (10/10) – Taste Rating

Bag Review

This resealable plastic bag is a bit narrower than most, where the contents appear quite full. There are professional labels affixed to both the front and back of this bag.

The Van Cleave Dry Goods logo is the initials ‘V.C.’ in what may be conceived as a wagon wheel. Their slogan is “Superior Quality. Superior Flavor”. There are several facts printed on this bag such as “No Nitrites”, “High Protein”, “Made in the USA”, and “Genuine Craft Jerky”.

There are some missing bag categories such as no nutrition facts table, no bar code, no hole at the top of the bag to hang on hooks, and no USDA inspected stamp. In fairness, these are not requirements for Van Cleave Dry Goods. At this time, they do not sell wholesale yet.

The back of the bag has two great blurbs about Van Cleave Dry Goods, and this G Dub! flavor. Also, to their credit, an email address is provided for customer inquiries or feedback.

Decent (7/10) – Bag Rating

Order their jerky online: www.vcdrygoods.com

Van Cleave – G Dub Beef Jerky was last modified: December 31/2017 by Jerky Ingredients

Van Cleave Dry GoodsVan Cleave Dry Goods Facebook PageVan Cleave Dry Goods Twitter PageVan Cleave Dry Goods Instagram Page

Filed Under:  Beef, Mammal
Ingredient Rating:  Good (8/10)
Bag Design Rating:  Decent (7/10)
Allergen Alerts:  Soy, Wheat
Health:  No Sodium Nitrite
Sugar & Salt:  None
Meat:  Angus, Hand Sliced
Other:  3 oz/57-86 grams
Flavor:  Original
Brand:  Van Cleave Dry Goods, Texas, USA  A jerky brand from USA
Distributor:  Van Cleave Dry Goods LLC., Texas, USA  A jerky distributor from the USA
Private Labeler:  None
Purchase:  2015, Expensive Price, Submitted

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Jerky Brands
Jerky Tags / Categories
Jerky Counters
Jerky Types
Jerky Flavors
Jerky Flavor Names
Jerky Ingredients
Jerky Shrine Brands
Jerky Shrine Displays
Jerky News
Jerky Prices
Jerky Price Updates
Jerky Criteria
Jerky Glossary
Making Jerky
Starting a Jerky Business
Submit Jerky
Contact Us
About Us

Comments

  • Dwight Berger on Old Trapper – Peppered Beef Jerky (Recipe #3): “Is it possible to get a seasoning packet for 5 lbs of beef to make into jerky” Mar 30, 12:58
  • Jerky Ingredients on Bridgford – Original Beef Jerky (Recipe #1): “Glad we could help out. Our Bridgford jerky reviews are among the most popular.” Mar 9, 21:55
  • Rene on Bridgford – Original Beef Jerky (Recipe #1): “It’s so awesome you made this review list of beef jerkeu years ago! I was searching the internet in attempt…” Mar 9, 19:24
  • Jennifer on Lowrey’s – Original Beef Jerky: “So I am looking for Lowerys beef jerky in the orange tin. Is this no longer being sold?” Feb 26, 23:27
  • Charles on Local Jerky Plus – Traditional Beef Jerky: “The texture of the Jerky was good. My issue is that within the last 2 weeks I’ve tried every flavor,…” Feb 26, 13:12

Archives

  • 2023: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2022: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2021: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2020: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2019: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2018: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2017: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2016: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2015: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2014: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2013: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • Jerky Sites

    Best Beef Jerky
    Jerky UP!

    Return to Top · Site Map · Powered by Jerky Ingredients  Jerky Ingredients Instagram FeedJerky Ingredients Twitter Feed Jerky Ingredients Facebook Feed