Rod’s Angry Jerky started a few years ago. The taste of store bought jerky just wasn’t cutting it. So with some encouragement from his family, Rod started experimenting with different flavors and techniques as a hobby. Every batch of hand sliced jerky that Rod made just got him closer and closer to the Angry recipe you taste today. In sharing with friends, family, and colleagues, the overwhelming reviews from all made it an easy decision to share it with the world! On January 8/2019, the Rod’s Angry Jerky brand was launched. This jerky is distributed under the same name of Rod’s Angry Jerky, and they are based out of Milford, New Jersey.
The next review on Rod’s Angry Jerky will be on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their Angry Cajun beef jerky. This jerky was kindly submitted for review by the owner, Rodney Shur, The Angry Jerky Guy!!
Ingredient Review
Ingredients: Beef, White Vinegar, Water, Wheat, Soybean, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Thyme, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper, Horseradish, Peppers [Arbol & Piquin], Spices, Onion, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum. Allergen Warnings: Soy, Wheat
The beef used is guaranteed to have been raised ethically, meaning not administered growth hormones or additional antibiotics. This beef is also guaranteed to have at least partial free range to roam about as nature intended. As a result, the highest ingredient rating possible is Very Good (9/10).
The only liquids listed in the marinade used here are vinegar and water.
There are some healthy ingredients added such as garlic powder, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, horseradish, and spices. The heat is achieved from arbol peppers, piquin pepers, and cayenne pepper. Hot peppers are healthy if eaten in moderation, which flushes toxins out the body.
There is no nutrition facts table. As a result, the exact sugar and salt levels are unknown.
This jerky does qualify to not use sodium nitrite, or any other similar preservatives. Instead, salt is the main preservative, and vinegar to a lesser degree. Admirably, this jerky does qualify to have no MSG added.
Very Good (9/10) – Ingredient Rating
Taste Review
Written by guest jerky reviewer Angry Paul
The pieces are small in size, and they are sliced medium thick. They are soft and dry, and leave no oily residue on your fingers.
The first flavors I encounter are salt, pepper, garlic, and that spectacular poignant flavor of spicy Cajun. My oh my, we just did a review of another jerky maker’s Cajun flavor, and it was to die for. But, my friends, Angry Rod has duplicated the splendidly ridiculously incredible flavor of Cajun spice for his jerky as well. I am once again thrust into Cajun heaven with this also world class flavor of Cajun jerky. Two Cajun flavored jerky reviews in a row, and two lights out, knock me on my derriere samples.
Angry Rod, meet Angry Paul. I’m livid because I am out of your spectacular flavor of jerky. If you send me more, I’ll calm down. Until then, pat yourselves on the back for producing spicy Cajun jerky to inhale. A no doubt 10/10 gentlemen. Two thumbs way up!!!👍👍”
Update: Angry Rod is sending Angry Paul more jerky.
Here is what Mark had to say about this Cajun beef jerky flavor from Rod’s Angry Jerky: “My first inclination was an 8 or 9 taste tasting. Then after consuming more strips, the flavor grew on me. In sharing this Cajun flavor between nine people, I observed that the jerky strips are not evenly seasoned, inducing various reactions. Especially with the heat factor, some jerky strips being spicy (2 out of 5 or more on the heat scale), and some strips not so spicy.
Here are the official ratings, which may be collectively the highest taste rating average to date between the Group of Seven (Mark – 9, Angry Paul – 10, Stéphane – 10, Nolan – 9, Mark M. – N/A, Sid – 9, Ava – 7). For the record, Angry Paul reviewed the most evenly boldly seasoned strips. Stéphane also reviewed an evenly seasoned jerky strip. We wouldn’t want to anger Angry Paul or Angry Rod, so an Excellent (10/10) taste rating it is!
This 3 ounce/85 gram bag of jerky sells online for $8.50. That equates to $2.83 an ounce, which rates as an average price.
Excellent (10/10) – Taste Rating
Bag Review
This silver resealable plastic bag has a label affixed, both on the front and back. There is drawing on the front of Angry Rod.
A slogan printed on this bag is “Taste The Anger!!”. There are no facts printed on this bag.
Some bag categories missing are the jerky weight not stated in grams, a USDA stamp, barcode, allergen alerts, and a nutrition facts table. To the credit of Rod’s Angry Jerky, a phone number is provided for customer inquiries.
Order their jerky online: www.etsy.com/listing/685756565/
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