Jerky enthusiasts owners Scott Hare and Justin Jahnke made jerky and meat sticks in their kitchen, trading recipes. They put their heads and hearts together, and turned El Norteño from a dream between friends into a reality in February 2016. The name El Norteño was chosen to pay tribute to the fun, vibrant, joyful Norteño music and music culture so well-loved throughout Northern Mexico, Read More
3B’s Pub Jerky – Fakin’ Bacon Beef Jerky
Backwoods Chef Eddie is the creator of the 3B’s Pub Jerky brand name that was officially launched in 2006. 3B’s meaning Beer, Babes, and Burgers/Beef. Eddie was a U.S. Army paratrooper having served during the Cold war era defending a border with the 11th ACR from a possible threat. Growing up in the Backwoods and hunting in his home state of Virginia, he became an avid Read More
Jax Beef Jerky – Hot Beef Jerky
Jax Snax Foods Inc. is a family owned business that launched in 2011. Things are done a little differently with Jax Snax Foods Inc., where there is no fooling around. They sell a whopping 15 ounce bag of jerky, which is 425.24 grams. Only recently did Jax Beef Jerky introduce a 1 ounce/ 28 gram bag. Jax Snax Foods Inc. also introduced a hot flavour. Jax Beef Jerky is advertised to use Read More
3B’s Pub Jerky – Cherry Ghost Pepper Beef Jerky
The first review for 3B’s Pub Jerky will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their cherry ghost pepper flavored beef jerky. This cherry ghost pepper beef jerky flavor is described as daring to try this Hickory based, ghost pepper hot sauce blend, with a hint of extra hot BBQ sauce, flavored with habanero, black and red peppers. The jerky was kindly submitted for review by the Founder/Owner/Creator, Read More
Bovino – Original 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
It all started with Trisha Paternite’s father-in-law, Frank’s beef jerky, which he has been making as a hobby for more than 20 years. Trisha and her husband Tony had been sharing this jerky with friends, when one of them offered to pay for a bag. That sparked the idea of exploring it as a business opportunity. Frank taught Trisha how to make the jerky, which she and Tony tweaked by slicing the Read More
Pearson Ranch Jerky – Hickory Buffalo Pork Stick
Ken Pearson founded Pearson Ranch in 1959, which is a family owned ranch raising elk, buffalo (also known as bison), and cattle. Today, Ken’s grand-nephew Marvin Cromwell and his sons Brandon and Matt run the key operations for the company. While Pearson Ranch Jerky has been in the meat snack business for over 15 years, the main focus of ranch operations shifted to Read More
Primal Strips – Mesquite Lime Vegan Jerky
The first review for Primal Strips will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their mesquite lime chopped and formed vegan jerky. This bag was purchased at a Healthy Planet store in Brampton, Ontario.
This Primal Strips brand of jerky is distributed by Primal Spirit Foods Inc., and they are based out of Moundsville, West Virginia. In the late 90s, some walking buddies met an old Thai chef who introduced them to a meat alternative recipe that they Read More
Wild Sky – Jalapeno 100% Grass-Fed Beef Stick
The next review on Wild Sky will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their jalapeno flavored 100% grass-fed beef stick. This beef stick was kindly submitted for review by their Inside Sales representative, Ian Damon.
Wild Sky beef jerky is distributed by Montana Prairie Holdings, and it is located in Bozeman, Montana. Wild Sky is an innovate company launched in 2014, and created by American Prairie Reserve. Their mission Read More
Uncle Andy’s Jerky – Chocolate Stout Mole Turkey Jerky
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 jerky rewards. The next review on Uncle Andy’s Jerky will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their Read More
Uncle Andy’s Jerky – Ginger Habanero Turkey Jerky
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 jerky rewards. The next review on Uncle Andy’s Jerky will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their Ginger Habanero Read More