Jerky Reviews
Dean Findlay has been making jerky since his early teens (around 2001) for himself and friends. Once Dean started getting better at the blends and mixes, he would give them to mates at local sports clubs and sell some to friends who would gift them to partners. After a while, Dean’s extended circle of friends wanted a logo/name/different batches, etc. The Bluestone Jerky brand name was introduced in 2016. Read More
Vinnie was taught a while ago by a jerky master who was retiring. They met because that Vinnie had been buying jerky from him for years. After all, it was delicious. Since then, Vinnie has experimented successfully with new flavors. Vinnie describes himself as a Meat Sherpa (#meatsherpa). A sherpa is meaning renowned for their skill in mountaineering. In 2015, Vinnie debuted Read More
Anneke (Bokkie) Breed was born in South Africa. Growing up Bokkie’s aunties and uncles used farm raised meats to make sausages and biltong. Bokkie immigrated to Canada with her family when she was 14 years old. Once they got established, they started buying local farm raised meats. One day Bokkie as her mentor, her dad, asked if she should open up a butcher shop. Always Read More
Old Trapper jerky has over 50 years of experience making jerky. They go on to explain how the finest ingredients are used, and then smoked with real wood. In 2016, Old Trapper embarked on their most ambitious expansion yet when they broke ground on a new 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility at their headquarters in Forest Grove, Oregon. Today, Old Trapper claims that they are Read More
Note: For a more current taste review on a tweaked ingredient list and bag design, open up Old Trapper – Teriyaki Beef Jerky (Review #2).
On the back of the Old Trapper jerky bag, they describe how they have over 40 years of experience making jerky. They go on to explain how the finest ingredients are used, and then Read More
Stoney Point Farm Market is a family-owned and operated country farmers market with three generations, and over 85 years of experience in providing wholesome goods – primarily fresh cut meats, locally grown produce, and prepared food and specialty items. Plus, Stoney Point Farm Market is 50% woman-owned with an SQF Level 3 USDA facility. Read More
PREVAIL Jerky is committed to nourishing the body & the palate of the health-conscious consumer by creating crave-worthy, satisfyingly delicious, real food with no compromises. PREVAIL Jerky redefines snacking as it should be by offering a flavorful & memorable snack yet nourishing your body from the inside out. PREVAIL Jerky mindfully choose every ingredient- only including things Read More
Frustrated with what jerky was available in Quebec, Alex set out to create a jerky that was different from the status quo. The main focus is the quality of ingredients and different flavour combinations as a healthy alternative source of protein. Alex claims to have 32 grams of protein per 70 gram bag, the highest percentage of protein when using the metric of Read More
Stoney Point Farm Market is a family-owned and operated country farmers market with three generations, and over 85 years of experience in providing wholesome goods – primarily fresh cut meats, locally grown produce, and prepared food and specialty items. Plus, Stoney Point Farm Market is 50% woman-owned with an SQF Level 3 USDA facility. Read More
The Smokehouse Jerky Co. brand name was launched in 2008. Since taking over Tender Heifer Snack Co. in 2017, Franco and his wife Patti Fonseca have since been continually tinkering with their jerky lines. Smokehouse Jerky Co. has since increased its sales by a million dollars per year and expects even further growth in 2020. Smokehouse Jerky Co. currently sells 18 flavors of beef Read More