Mike’s Meaty Jerky established in 2021, was founded by Mike, whose passion for beef jerky began in childhood. He fondly recalls making homemade beef jerky with his father, cherishing the marinating process, the tantalizing aroma during dehydration, and the quality time spent together. These experiences fostered a lifelong love for crafting and enjoying beef jerky.
As a Sales Professional for over twelve years, Mike continued this tradition as an adult, frequently making jerky at home. One day, his wife astutely observed his growing enthusiasm and asked, “You seem to be making a lot of jerky lately; have you ever considered selling it?” This question sparked the idea that led to the creation of Mike’s Meaty Jerky.
Since its inception, Mike’s Meaty Jerky has focused on producing handcrafted, small-batch beef jerky with bold flavors. The venture has become a family affair, with Mike’s daughters assisting in packaging and labeling, expressing their desire to work for the business when they grow up, allowing Mike to teach them some valuable life and business lessons along the way. Mike’s mission is to spread joy and jerky wherever he goes, sharing his love for this savory snack with a growing community of enthusiasts. This Mike’s Meaty Jerky brand is distributed under the same name as Mike’s Meaty Jerky, and it is located in Lebanon, Indiana.
The first review on Mike’s Meaty Jerky will focus on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of Mike’s O.G. flavored beef jerky. This flavor is described as having salty and garlicky goodness that will have you coming back again and again. The jerky was kindly submitted for review by Owner Mike Trojnar.
Ingredient Review
Ingredients: Hand-Trimmed Beef, Soy Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic, Brown Sugar, Salt, Spices. Allergen Warnings: Soy, Wheat, Sesame
The cattle are guaranteed to have partial free range access to graze on grass. The cattle are also ethically raised, meaning that the cows receive no growth hormones or additional antibiotics. As a result, the ingredient rating starts at a Very Good (9/10) rating.
The liquid marinade used here is comprised of a respected brand of Worcestershire sauce and also a respected brand of soy sauce.
Some healthy ingredients added are spices and garlic.
There is no nutrition facts table provided, so the exact sugar and salt levels are unknown.
This jerky does qualify to have no sodium nitrite or other similar unhealthy preservatives. Instead, the main preservative used is salt. Admirably, there is no MSG added.
Very Good (9/10) – Ingredient Rating
Taste Review
MIKE’S MEATY JERKY – MIKE’S O.G. BEEF JERKY
Written by guest jerky reviewer Paul Rekker
When I open the bag all I smell is natural beef. The pieces are medium to large in size, and they are sliced medium to thick. The jerky is rigid and dry, just as our forefathers intended. There is no oily residue handling these strips of jerky.
When I bite into the jerky I am met with salt, at a decent level, pepper, also at a decent level. There is some sweetness, but it is also at a decent level. I am also tasting garlic and onion, both at mild levels.
I take it O.G. basically stands for an original flavor, and I believe that is the most accurate way to describe this flavor. It is original but quite tasty. There are just the right mixes of ingredients, basically being combined together to make a very delicious flavor. I am duly impressed. I can find no fault whatsoever with this flavor of jerky and am therefore awarding a well-deserved 10/10.
Here is what Mark had to say about this Mike’s O.G. beef jerky flavor from Mike’s Meaty Jerky: “Thanks Paul for the favorable taste review. It is hard to disagree with anything Paul stated. The unmistakable taste of garlic is noticeable at a mild level and is a personal favorite of mine. While the overall taste profile is relatively simple, the taste profile is very well-balanced. What impresses me most about this original flavor is that it tastes like homemade jerky. The natural beef flavor is at a good level with no hint of tasting processed. “
“Technically, O.G. stands for ‘original gangster”. It is true that this flavor comes across as a classic tasting original flavor, very similar to my homemade original flavor. Thankfully, as Paul mentioned, the sweetness is minimal without drowning the natural flavor of beef. Technically, I cannot identify a single problem and found the jerky highly addictive, or MORE as we say. A unanimous Excellent (10/10) taste rating will be awarded. Take a bow Mike, this is how old fashioned jerky should be. Two thumbs up!!👍👍”
This 3 ounce/85 gram bag of jerky sells online for $13.00. That works out to $4.33 an ounce, which rates as an expensive price.
Excellent (10/10) – Taste Rating
Bag Review
This silver, resealable plastic bag has labels affixed to the front and nothing on the back. The Mike’s Meaty Jerky logo has an illustration of Mike holding tongs with strips of jerky and a big smile.
There are no slogans printed. Some facts printed on this bag are “Est. 2021”, “High Protein”, “100% Original”, and “Indiana Grown”.
Some missing bag categories are no blurb printed about Mike’s Meaty Jerky or this flavor, distributor address details, a nutrition facts table, the jerky weight stated in grams, a barcode, allergen alerts, and a best before date. To the credit of Mike’s Meaty Jerky, a phone number and email address are provided for customer inquiries. A QR code is displayed on the back. You are encouraged to follow @MikesMeatyJerky on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook. A dental flosser is included in the bag.
Order their jerky online: www.mikesmeatyjerky.com
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