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. Read More
Greenport Jerky Company – Shelter Island 114 IPA Beer Beef Jerky
Greenport Jerky Company is a premium, small-batch jerky brand founded in the picturesque village of Greenport on Long Island’s North Fork. Established by two locals, husband and wife Vincent & Carolyn Macchirole, who are passionate about creating the finest jerky, the brand emphasizes quality, tradition, and flavor. They use 100% U.S.-sourced beef brisket, hand-trimmed and marinated for 24 hours in family recipes perfected Read More
Double Bogey Beef Jerky – Spicy Beef Jerky
Double Bogey Beef Jerky is a brand rooted in a love for golf and a passion for high-quality snacks. The name and logo hold a unique significance: a double bogey score is marked with two squares around the number in golf, a nod to the founder’s love for the sport. Combining his passion for the game with the enjoyment of snacking on jerky during rounds of golf, the brand was born to bring flavorful, handcrafted beef jerky to the forefront. Crafted with care and Read More
Bubba MoSho Jerky – Sweet Heat Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Bubba MoSho Jerky is a family-owned business specializing in handcrafted beef jerky made from 100% USDA-certified beef. Their products are marinated in small batches and processed at an SQF Level 3 facility, the highest certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute, ensuring top-notch quality and safety. Customers have praised Bubba MoSho Jerky for its exceptional taste and quality. Read More
Vermont’s Farmhouse Jerky – Maple Beef Jerky
Tired of paying high prices for marginal jerky products, Chef Pierre Mesa started refining his technique and jerky recipes. A local hardware store asked him to sell his jerky, eventually leading to Chef Pierre building a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) production kitchen. Vermont’s Farmhouse Jerky was launched in 2013. Read More
450 Jerky Shrine Brands
It took seventeen years to accumulate 450 jerky shrine brands. Our recent 2024 New Jersey trip got us closer 1,800 Jerky Shrine bags and shot us over 450 Jerky Shrine Brands with 27 new jerky brands being introduced. My next trip to the USA will be to California in May 2025 for my mother-in-law’s 85th birthday. If any jerky maker is interested in submitting their jerky on that trip, email us at jerkyingredients@gmail.com. Read More
2024 New Jersey Trip
My wife Stephanie (Birdie), son Joshua, and I’s trip to New Jersey to visit my wife’s cousin’s family was a success over the holidays. This time, seven of the eleven jerky maker submissions came through, although one arrived on the day we left. In total, 47 unique bags were accumulated, introducing 27 new jerky brands and three new jerky types (shark/alpaca/cod). This was my first time back in New Jersey since 2019. Read More
Righteous Felon – Fiery Habanero Beef Stick
In 1997, a band of three young, small-time crooks developed a recipe for a highly potent substance that went by the street name “Jerky”. Within weeks, jerky flooded the streets of Chester Counter, PA. The gang was moving 10 kilos a week – pushing in the back alleys, the street corners, and the recess yards. Supply couldn’t keep up with demand, and the boys got sloppy. In the fall of ’98, a deal went awry in the ninth grade Read More
Shalhoob – Teriyaki Meat Stick
Shalhoob Meat Company, established in 1973 by Jerry Shalhoob, is a family-owned and operated business renowned for providing premium quality meats and poultry. Over the years, the company has expanded its offerings to include a variety of products and services, such as their gourmet beef jerky, which is based on a three-generation-old family recipe. Their beef jerky is crafted from lean, tender slices of USDA-inspected top Read More
Far West Fungi – Shiitake Mushroom Jerky
Far West Fungi, established in 1982, is a family-run business specializing in organic specialty mushrooms and mushroom-derived products. Their Shiitake Mushroom Jerky is a notable offering, crafted by hand from organic shiitake mushrooms grown on their family farm. This vegan and gluten-free snack features a savory, smoky flavor with a meaty texture, enhanced by a gluten-free tamari soy sauce, sake, balsamic Read More