Rock Ridge Jerky, created by husband and wife Chris and Kristina Hill is proud to share their journey in tasty brisket beef jerky with you. In 2017, they started their business and have featured brisket beef Jerky in their local farmer’s markets here in Southern California. Enjoying the one on one in person and hands on way of starting a business in the good old USA! Along the way, find great people and customers you LOVE to eat our Read More
Archives for September 2023
Western Survivor Beef Jerky – Original Beef Jerky
Denis Vandall, the inventor of the Western Survivor Beef Jerky product, came up with the idea of making his jerky when he was away for work. Denis worked for the construction sector of Ontario Hydro and was stationed in a power station near Windsor, Ontario. Denis would go across the border to the United States to a Jerky Outlet where he found a brand of jerky that wasn’t sweet and wasn’t smoked Read More
KRAVE – Sweet Chipotle 100% Grass Fed Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
KRAVE was envisioned by Jon Sebastian in 2009 while training for the NYC marathon. They have always believed that snack food doesn’t have to be junk food. They marinate it for maximum flavor, cook it low and slow, slice it, and spice it with delectable seasoning. Their snacks ditch the nitrites and grisly texture for bold, culinary-inspired flavors and tender, slow-cooked cuts. If something is good for you, it ought to TASTE that way. Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Original Meat Stick With Cheese
Established in 2013, Smokehouse Jerky Co. has grown significantly over the past decade, becoming a leading private label provider for over 150 jerky and snack companies. Franco and Patti Fonseca assumed company ownership in 2017 and have since been dedicated to refining their jerky and snack lines. Operating under the name Tender Heifer Snack Co., Smokehouse Jerky Co. actively seeks new distributors Read More
900 Jerky Ingredients
When I first started this jerky review website in 2014, I had already accumulated about 550 jerky ingredients. I thought we would get to 700 ingredients, but no more than 800 ingredients. Well, over 1,000 jerky reviews later, we have now reviewed over 900 jerky ingredients. Our last review on Wild Javelina alone introduced nine new ingredients. I thought that those days were behind us but that is what you get Read More
$8,000 Jerky Reviewed
It took over nine years to review $8,000 worth of jerky. The biggest complaint that people have about jerky is that it’s expensive. While there are cheaper brands of jerky, good quality jerky can be expensive. Remember that jerky loses 50% to 75% of its weight due to moisture evaporating during drying. Of course, the best way to get around the expensive price of jerky is to make homemade jerky. Read More
Wild Javelina – Kimchi Lemongrass Beef Brisket Jerky
Chef Shane Spencer’s culinary journey began with classical training, culminating in graduating as the top student from Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2002. He then embarked on a career at some of San Diego, California’s most esteemed restaurants, dedicating 16 years to refining his skills as an Executive Chef. However, his culinary path changed when he ventured into catering and offered a more Read More