It took 9 1/2 years to celebrate this milestone, reviewing 200 pounds of jerky to date. The price of jerky generally goes down when buying jerky in larger quantities. 8 ounce, 12 ounce, and 16 ounce (one pound) bags appear to be increasing in popularity as the prices of everything rises. There is one interesting aspect observed about jerky weight. One kilogram of jerky works out to exactly 1,000 grams of jerky between Read More
Archives for June 2023
Lee’s Market – Original With Horseradish Beef Jerky
Lee’s Market was founded in 1962 to provide quality products conveniently to customers in their Newport, Michigan area. Since then, they have become a staple in Southeastern Michigan for jerky, as many of their customers believe to be “The Best Jerky Around”. All their artisan jerky is 100% USDA approved, hand sliced, house-brined, and wood smoked. For over 30 years, Lee’s Market has been testing and perfecting their various Read More
Matador – Flamin’ Hot Meat Stick
The Matador jerky brand name is distributed by the massive, family owned, and true American success story Link Snacks Inc. While the Jack Links jerky brand name is easily the world leader in jerky sales, this Matador jerky brand is targeted towards teenagers, with bolder flavors. Matador meat sticks are crafted using premium cuts of meat, expertly seasoned, and carefully crafted to deliver a satisfying and flavorful Read More
Zaks – Original Beef Jerky
Zaks is known for its high-quality, handcrafted jerky products that deliver a satisfying and flavourful snacking experience. They take pride in using premium cuts of beef and carefully selected ingredients to create their signature jerky. One of the standout features of Zaks is its commitment to traditional jerky-making methods. The brand employs a meticulous process that involves marinating the beef in a blend Read More
Gold Emblem – Spicy Garlic Pork Jerky
Gold Emblem started appearing in stores several years ago. This Gold Emblem jerky brand seems to be a replacement for the Clover Valley jerky brand, although that is not verified. While CVS Pharmacy, Inc. distributes this jerky, I generally refer to this jerky as Dollar Store jerky. The quality of Dollar Store jerky has come a long way in the last 15 years. Read More