Vinnie was taught a while ago by a jerky master who was retiring. They met because Vinnie had been buying jerky from him for years. After all, it was delicious. Since then, Vinnie has experimented successfully with new flavors. Vinnie describes himself as a Meat Sherpa (#meatsherpa). A sherpa is meaning renowned for its skill in mountaineering. In 2015, Vinnie debuted Vinnie’s Old Time Jerky.
Currently, Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky has 20 flavors available. Their flavors have a base heat of black pepper, red pepper, garlic, and Tabasco sauce. Vinnie’s Old Time Jerky is distributed under the same name as Vinnie’s Old Time Jerky, and it is located in Garland, Texas.
The next review on Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their ginger wasabi flavored beef jerky. This flavor is described as using hand grinded fresh ginger, with that special little Japanese ceramic plate. The jerky was kindly submitted for review by the founder, Vince Inglhofer, the #meatsherpa.
Ingredient Review
Beef, Teriyaki Sauce, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Tabasco Sauce, Ginger, Wasabi, Sesame Oil, Japanese Sake, Garlic, Sesame Seeds. Allergen Warnings: Soy, Sesame
The beef used is from Superior Angus Beef, which is guaranteed to have been raised ethically, meaning not administered growth hormones or additional antibiotics. As a result, the highest ingredient rating possible is Very Good (9/10).
The liquid marinade is comprised of the respected brand of teriyaki sauce, well-respected Tabasco sauce, super healthy sesame oil, and healthy Japanese sake.
Some healthy ingredients added are red peppers, garlic, black pepper, and sesame seeds.
There is no nutrition facts table provided. As a result, the sugar and salt levels are unknown.
This jerky qualifies to have no sodium nitrite or any other similar unhealthy preservative. With more kudos to Vinnie’s Old Time Jerky, this jerky has no MSG added.
Very Good (9/10) – Ingredient Rating
Taste Review
VINNIE’S OL TIME JERKY – GINGER WASABI BEEF JERKY
Written by guest jerky reviewer Paul Rekker
When I open the bag I smell soy and sesame seeds. I am not a big fan of sesame seeds. The jerky is large in size yet sliced rather thin. The jerky is dry and chewy, just like our forefathers did. There is no oily residue left on your fingers handing these jerky strips.
When I bite into the jerky I am knocked on my *ss with a cavalcade of delectable flavors leaping out at me. Holy Toledo, this flavor of jerky is to die for. I taste a spectacular amount of salt, equally tasty level of pepper, not much in the line of sweet, which is a good thing. I also detect sufficient levels of garlic and even spice.
While the jerky definitely carries a kick, it is certainly not to the degree of wasabi. If you ingest too much wasabi, it goes right through your nostrils, all the way up to your head, and wraps itself around your brain cells like a vise grip, and just squeezes the bejesus out of your noggin’ until you feel like your head is about to explode. This is not even remotely the case here.
This flavor of jerky is causing me to salivate profusely as I wait for my next bite, which can’t come soon enough. Gentlemen, if you’ll excuse me, I need to grab another bucket to catch all of my drool. A 10/10, and then some. A very enthusiastic two thumbs up!!👍👍
Written by guest jerky reviewer Stéphane Leclerc
Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky – Ginger Wasabi Beef Jerky is a work in progress, and it is very promising. I admit it doesn’t really taste like wasabi as much I’d like it to be, but it is still very tasty. This jerky has a pronounced soy sauce and ginger flavor. There is some bite to it, and it’s not the expected sinuses clearing type of goodness that we all know and crave from a classic wasabi flavor. I especially enjoy the sesame seeds covering the jerky. I also find this jerky has a great Asian flair.
I am confident Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky will eventually knock it out of the park. In the meantime, I still love this flavor and texture. I’d rate it 9/10 taste rating.
Here is what Mark had to say about this ginger wasabi beef jerky flavor from Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky: “Thanks Paul and Stéphane for the awesome taste reviews. The Meat Sherpa is back! I agree with both taste reviews. Ginger is one flavor that I have difficulty detecting in beef jerky, even sometimes if the ginger is hitting me on the head.
True, the wasabi experience does not replicate the intense heat that travels through the sinuses up into the nose. Perhaps it is not even possible with jerky. Who knows as that is in the #meatsherpa hands. Make no mistake there is some spiciness present. Stéphane mentions a salient point stating this flavor has an Asian flair. One could name this flavor Spicy Teriyaki or Hot Teriyaki, where the sesame seeds and oil are are a welcome addition.
As always, there is a delicious base of flavors used, including garlic. This jerky is sliced extremely thin, giving the illusion that you have more jerky than you actually have. Only due to the lack of wasabi experience will a Very Good (9/10) taste rating be awarded.
This 2 ounce/56 gram bag of jerky sells for $10.00. That works out to $5.00 an ounce, which rates at a pretty expensive price.
Very Good (9/10) – Taste Rating
Bag Review
This is a black resealable plastic bag with no labels attached. The bag is vacuum-sealed, the best possible way to keep jerky fresh tasting.
There are no slogans or facts printed on this bag.
There are too many bag categories missing to list them all.
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