Avalon Meat Candy is a veteran-owned, USDA-certified jerky company renowned for its innovative take on traditional beef jerky. Founded by Christian Petersen in April 2016, the brand emerged from his quest to create the perfect jerky after experiencing frequent shortages at his favorite Huntington Beach, California, store. Leveraging his background in the Coast Guard and his experience in the electrical Read More
1,900 Jerky Shrine Bags
It took about nineteen years to accumulate 1,900 Jerky Shrine bags. Our recent 2026 New York trip helped us get over 1,900 bags, with 28 bags accumulated, 20 of them submitted for review. In total, ten new jerky brands were introduced to the Jerky Shrine. Our next trip to the USA will likely be in August, visiting Nashville and the surrounding states. If any jerky maker is interested in submitting their jerky on that trip, Read More
2026 New York Trip
Paul and I had a successful trip to Lewiston and Niagara Falls, New York. It was more of a visit than a trip as we only spent four hours in New York. Unfortunately, Stéphane was unable to attend after discovering that his passport had expired. We managed to bring back home 28 bags of jerky, 20 of which were submitted for review. A special thanks to Funky’s Meat Snacks, Hook-N-Ladder Jerky, Read More
Alien Fresh Jerky – Garlic Beef Jerky
Alien Fresh Jerky is a California based jerky brand and roadside attraction founded in 2000 by Luis Ramallo, blending traditional snack production with a highly distinctive, extraterrestrial themed retail experience. Originally launched as a small stand in Nevada before relocating to California, the company was built around the idea of offering “healthier” snack alternatives, such as beef jerky, nuts, dried fruits Read More
Krazy Ken’s – Western Beef Jerky
Krazy Ken’s Western Beef Jerky is a traditional style jerky product line produced by Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, a family founded business that began in 1994 as a small home operation on the Oregon Coast before growing into a full scale production facility in Tillamook, Oregon. The Krazy Ken’s Western Beef Jerky line is positioned around a classic “Old West” jerky experience, emphasizing premium Read More
Meridian Smokehouse – Sweet Heat 100% Grass Fed Beef Jerky
Established in 2017, Meridian Smokehouse focuses on producing traditional, small batch beef jerky using simple, high quality ingredients and old fashioned methods. The brand was founded with the goal of creating an authentic style of jerky made from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, sourced from pasture raised cattle and free from growth hormones and steroids. Its products are handcrafted in small Read More
Hardtimes Beef Jerky – Black Pepper Beef Jerky
Hardtimes Beef Jerky is a U.S. based snack brand, founded in 2005, focuses on producing traditional-style beef jerky through a small-batch, handcrafted approach. The company emphasizes authenticity and simplicity, using hand trimmed, sliced (not ground or pressed) cuts of 100% American beef combined with high quality marinades and spices to create a more classic, old school jerky texture and flavor. Known for its Read More
Fatty – Original Meat Stick
Fatty is a bold, modern meat stick brand originally created in 2010, founded by entrepreneur Ryan Wood with the goal of delivering high quality, protein packed snacks for active, on the go consumers. Positioned as a “better-for-you” alternative in the meat snack category, Fatty emphasizes clean, simple ingredients, using responsibly sourced grass-fed beef and antibiotic free pork while avoiding unnecessary Read More
Grill Your Ass Off – Smoky Chipotle Beef Jerky
Grill Your Ass Off is a veteran owned jerky and BBQ brand founded in 2016 by former U.S. Army Infantryman Jason Murff, built around a mission to bring people together through bold flavors, humor, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Originally launched with BBQ seasonings inspired by Murff’s time cooking for fellow soldiers, the company has since expanded into a full line of products, including beef jerky, sauces, Read More
Vegas Select – Peppered Beef Jerky
Vegas Select is a private label jerky and meat snack brand distributed by a family owned, full service snack distributor based in Las Vegas that supplies products to casinos, convenience stores, gift shops, and other retail outlets. Rather than positioning itself as a heritage craft jerky company, Vegas Select is designed as a value driven, high volume snack line tailored to the demands of the tourism and convenience markets, particularly Read More
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