Yosemite Valley is a premium meat brand specializing in producing high-quality jerky and other beef products. Their operations focus on sustainable practices and the use of mostly organic Black Angus and Wagyu cattle, although that is not confirmed. Yosemite Valley emphasizes food safety and compliance with USDA standards, employing advanced processing methods at its Merced and Los Angeles facilities. Read More
Archives for November 2024
Louisville Vegan Jerky Co – Smoky Carolina BBQ Soy Jerky
Established in 2012 by founder Stanley Chase III, Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. produces plant-based jerky, focusing on replicating the texture and flavor of traditional jerky while remaining completely vegan. The company prides itself on being animal cruelty-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO, with all products made in the United States. Their jerky is crafted in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. Read More
Papa Sal’s – Original Beef Jerky
Papa Sal’s is a jerky brand offering various beef jerky products. The brand is known for its “premium” beef jerky, emphasizing quality ingredients and robust flavors. Papa Sal’s offers a variety of jerky options, including classic beef flavors and unique recipes tailored to jerky enthusiasts seeking something distinct. Some key products under the Papa Sal’s label feature different seasoning blends and styles Read More
EVA’S Hungarian & Canadian Deli – Hot Beef Jerky
Eva Szadeczky founded EVA’s Hungarian & Canadian Deli. They sell unique tasting Hungarian and European naturally smoked sausages (csobai), pepperettes, Serbian sausages, head cheese, tongue, sauerkraut, old fashioned smoked bacon, and much much more, including beef jerky. With no storefront, they sell their products at St Jacobs Market in St Jacobs, Ontario. Read More
Zango Brand – Hot Halal Kilishi
Established in 2019, Zango Brand from Ghana offers a distinctive take on jerky, known locally as kilishi, a traditional West African dried meat snack. The brand emphasizes natural preservation methods, drying thinly sliced beef, sheep, or goat under the sun, which is then coated with a spicy paste made from local ingredients such as peanuts, peppers, garlic, and onions. For added variety, some flavors also include a hint of Read More
Carson’s Grandpa – Honey Peppered Beef Jerky
Carson’s Grandpa jerky, around at least fifteen years now, is known for its hearty, Western-style jerky with simple and robust flavors. It’s primarily available in local convenience stores, truck stops, and tourist locations around Bakersfield, rather than through online ordering. Carson’s Grandpa flavors and local availability make it a popular choice among travelers and jerky enthusiasts looking for a unique, Bakersfield-based Read More
Tadeo’s – Chile Beef Jerky
Tadeo’s Candy Company was established in 2019, based in Fresno, California, and is known for its unique fusion of Mexican-inspired flavors, offering a variety of candies and jerky products. The company focuses on spicy, chamoy-based treats like gummies and other snacks with flavors such as mango, tamarind, lime, and watermelon. They also offer custom products like Michelada cups and chamoy dips, although Read More
Alaska’s Best – Peppered Salmon Jerky
Alaska’s Best specializes in traditional smoked salmon jerky from wild Alaskan salmon caught in the region’s cold waters. Salmon is known for its nutrient-rich profile, the jerky is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy snack option. Alaska’s Best uses an artisanal process to create their jerky, filleting each salmon by hand and smoking it slowly over cherry and alder wood for over 24 hours. This meticulous Read More
350 Jerky Brands Reviewed
It took nearly eleven years to review 350 jerky brands. Reviewing 50 jerky brands is an accomplishment in itself. Having reviewed 350 jerky brands, it is getting more challenging to find new jerky brands. With that said, there are many more jerky brands to be reviewed. In fairness, some of these jerky brands are meat stick brands, but the majority of them are jerky brands. Our Jerky Brands page is consistently Read More
The Grand Ol’ Meat Company Ltd. – Hot Beef Jerky
This The Grand Ol’ Meat Company Ltd. jerky brand name is manufactured by Great Canadian Meat. They were founded in 1992 as a two-man operation. With its deli line and jerky, Great Canadian Meat has grown to become one of Canada’s most extensive lines of meat snacks. It is fairly common to see Great Canadian Meat beef jerky for sale in Ontario Read More