Over a year and a half ago, Uncle Andy’s Jerky shut down production to search for a better way to fulfill Andy’s vision of rapid innovation. As of May 1, 2018, Uncle Andy’s Jerky launched a Kickstarter campaign to reach Andy’s goal of making the most flavorful small batch jerky in the market. Everybody is encouraged to support Uncle Andy’s Jerky Kickstarter campaign, which ends on May 31/2018, and offers rewards. The first review on Uncle Andy’s Jerky will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their Berry Sour Basil Read More
Jerkyman Beef Jerky – Original Beef Jerky
The first review for Jerkyman Beef Jerky will be on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their original flavored beef jerky. This bag was kindly submitted for review by one of the owners, Tom Alesio
This Jerkyman Beef Jerky brand is distributed under the same name of Jerkyman Beef Jerky, and they are based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It all started in 1992, when Tom’s father George started selling his jerky at a bar that the family owned. Fast forward Read More
Florence Meats – Traditional Beef Biltong
The next review on Florence Meats will focus on a 1.8 ounce/50 gram bag of their traditional flavored beef biltong. This bag of biltong was graciously submitted for review by Damian Goriup and his wife Carol, who took over operating the store from Mario Goriup.
Florence Meats is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Slovenian-born Mario Goriup owned and operated a butcher shop in Johannesburg, South Africa for 25 years before moving to Ontario. He opened Read More
Florence Meats – Peri Peri Beef Biltong (Review #2)
This will be the second review on Florence Meats peri peri flavored biltong. The bag design has since improved, mustard is a listed ingredient now, and this time it will have a live taste review. This biltong was kindly submitted for review by Damian Goriup and his wife Carol, who took over operating the store from Mario Goriup.
Florence Meats is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Slovenian-born Mario Goriup owned and operated Read More
Angelo’s – Cajun Beef Jerky
The next review on Angelo’s beef jerky will focus on a 2.1 ounce/60 gram bag of their Cajun flavor. This jerky was kindly submitted by Angela Dellinger, a daughter of the owner Angelo Ibleto.
Angelo’s is manufactured and distributed by Angelo’s Meats. They are a small wine country meat and deli store with two locations. One location is in Sonoma, California, and the other location is in Petaluma, California. Angelo has been making jerky, sausages, and other products for over 30 years. To steal one quote of Angelo’s from the Read More
Angelo’s – Teriyaki Beef Jerky
The first review on Angelo’s beef jerky will focus on a 2.5 ounce/71 gram bag of their teriyaki flavor. This jerky was kindly submitted by Angela Dellinger.
This Angelo’s brand of jerky is manufactured and distributed by Angelo’s Meats. They actually have two stores in California, one in Sonoma, and the other in Petaluma. The owner, Angelo Ibleto, has been supplying specialty meats, salsas, garlic products, and of course Read More
Midwest Grills – Ghost Fire Beef Jerky
Back in 2012, I made an online purchase of Midwest Grills beef jerky. This review will focus on a 3 ounce/28 gram bag of their ghost fire flavor.
The Midwest Grills jerky brand is manufactured and distributed by Midwest Grills & BBQ Supplies located in Smithville, Missouri. To the best of my knowledge, Midwest Grills & BBQ Supplies have gone out of business, who started in 2010. Their phone number has since been discontinued, and their web site is broken. They sold at least 8 different flavors when Read More
Mr. P’s Beef Jerky – Hot Flavor Beef Jerky
Back in 2012, I made an online purchase of Mr. P’s beef jerky. This review will focus on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their hot flavor.
The Mr. P’s brand of jerky is manufactured and distributed by Mr. P’s Beef jerky located in DeLand, Florida. This jerky started out to be for family and friends, then they opened a brand new USDA certified beef jerky manufacturing plant in Deland, Florida. Read More
Route 66 – Regular Beef Jerky
In 2013, I made an online purchase for a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of Route 66 regular flavored beef.
Route 66 is made and distributed by Route 66 Beef Jerky based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their jerky is advertised to be ‘All Natural’. Instead of having myself describe Route 66 Beef Jerky, this is copied straight from their web site:
“Matthew Chavez started making the best beef jerky Read More
Sophia’s Survival Food – Mild 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky (Review #1)
Note: For a live taste review read Sophia’s Survival Food – Mild 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky (Recipe #2).
Back in 2012, I made an online purchase of Sophia’s Survival Food 100% grass-fed beef jerky. This review will focus on their 2 ounce/56 gram bag of mild flavored jerky.
Sophia’s Survival Food is owned and run by Sophia Dubrovina, based out of Santa Clara, California. Sophia’s Survival Food started over three years ago and is finding a following. Sophia herself is on the Paleo diet. Realizing that it is quite challenging finding Read More