Shalhoob Meat Company, established in 1973 by Jerry Shalhoob, is a family-owned and operated business renowned for its premium quality meats and poultry. including gourmet beef jerky made from a three-generation-old family recipe. Their beef jerky is crafted from lean, tender slices of USDA-inspected top round steak, using an all-natural process without preservatives, nitrates, nitrites, or MSG.
Their commitment to quality and community has made Shalhoob Meat Company a staple in Santa Barbara for over five decades, continuing to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape while maintaining their family-owned roots. This Shalhoob Meat Co. brand is distributed under the same name as Shalhoob Meat Co., and is located in Santa Barbara, California. This Shalhoob Meat Co. brand is manufactured by the private label company Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc., located in Tilamook, Oregon.
The next review on Shalhoob Meat Co. will focus on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of Jalapeno flavored beef jerky. This bag was purchased at a convenience store in Oxnard, California.
Ingredient Review
Ingredients: Beef, Corn Syrup Solids, Vinegar, Jalapeno, Sea Salt, Spices, Sugar, Celery Powder, Garlic, Black Pepper, Gluten Free Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt). Allergen Warnings: Soy
The beef used is not guaranteed to be free of growth hormones or additional antibiotics. Also, the beef is not guaranteed to have at least partial free range access to graze on grass. As a result, the highest ingredient rating that can be awarded is a Good (8/10) rating.
The liquid marinade is comprised of healthy vinegar and gluten free soy sauce.
Some healthy ingredients added are spices, black pepper, and garlic. The heat is achieved from jalapeno peppers, which are healthy when eaten in moderation.
The sugar level is acceptable at 3 grams of sugar per 28 grams of jerky. The salt level is high at 480mg of salt per 28 grams of jerky. However, the salt level is ignored because healthy, minimally processed sea salt is used.
This jerky does qualify to have no sodium nitrite or any other similar unhealthy preservatives. Instead, vinegar and celery powder are used as preservatives to a lesser extent. Admirably, this flavor does qualify to have no MSG added.
Good (8/10) – Ingredient Rating
Taste Review
SHALHOOB MEAT CO. – JALAPENO BEEF JERKY
Written by guest jerky reviewer Paul Rekker
When I open the bag I smell mild vinegar. The pieces are small to medium in size and sliced to a medium thickness. The jerky is quite dry and rigid, exactly as our forefathers intended. There is no oily residue left on your fingers.
When I bite into the jerky, I taste salt at a decent level, next to no sweetness, decent pepper and garlic, and after a few seconds, the jalapeño kicks in. I don’t really taste the vinegar that I thought I smelled when I opened the bag, but that is not unusual.
As I consume more, the jalapeño flavor is kicking up a bit more, but not too intense. This is a very tasty flavor, I am duly enjoying it. I see no reason not to award a 10/10, it hits on all the right notes. Gentlemen?
Here is what Mark had to say about this Jalapeno beef jerky flavor from Shalhoob Meat Co.: “Thanks Paul for the positive taste review. I mostly agree with everything stated. The heat starts slowly but ramps up as you consume more strips. The heat level would rate a solid 2 out of 4 on a heat scale, higher than usual for a Jalapeno based flavor. I would not say next to no sweetness, but rather mild to light.
“The natural beef flavor has no hint of tasting processed and tastes like your standard beef jerky. While soy flavor is present, it is minimal, as is the smokiness. The overall taste profile is relatively simple and well-balanced. I have no clear cut complaints about this flavor, other than to say there is no ‘wow’ factor. With Paul at a 10 and myself at a 9, an Excellent (10/10) taste rating will be awarded.”
This 3 ounce/85 gram bag of jerky sells for $7.50. That equates to rates as $2.50 an ounce, which rates as a cheap price.
Excellent (10/10) – Taste Rating
Bag Review
This resealable clear plastic bag has labels affixed to both the front and back. The Shalhoob Meat Co. logo has a bull’s head.
A slogan printed on this bag is “Santa Barbara Style”. Some facts printed are “Natural Wood Smoked”, “Made with Sea Salt”, and “Made in USA”.
Some missing bag categories are a blurb about Shalhoob Meat Co. or this flavor, a soy allergen alert, and the jerky weight stated in grams. To the credit of Shalhoob Meat Co., a phone number is provided for customer inquiries.
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