Elfinwild Farms Beef Jerky is one of the newest jerky makers to enter the market, officially debuting in August 2021. With ten years of recipe development, eight years of market research, six years of product testing, and four years of process refining, they were ready to make the jump. Elfinwild Farms Beef Jerky uses only top-inside round Angus, claiming that this cut of beef yields the best results. Read More
Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky – Sriracha Lime Beef Jerky
Vinnie was taught a while ago by a jerky master who was retiring. They met because 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 its skill in mountaineering. In 2015, Vinnie debuted Read More
Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky – Harvest Breakfast Beef Jerky
Vinnie was taught a while ago by a jerky master who was retiring. They met because 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 its skill in mountaineering. In 2015, Vinnie debuted Read More
Backattack Snacks – Carne Asada Angus Beef Jerky
Backattack Snacks officially launched their jerky brand in 2016 by husband and wife Brian and Lauren Back to provide consumers a healthy snack alternative without the need for a Ph.D. in chemistry to understand what they are eating. The way they make jerky is simple: no preservatives and no added processed sugars. No BS – only the best USDA choice Angus beef you can buy. Following this minimalist mantra, their Read More
Backattack Snacks – Original Recipe Angus Beef Jerky
Backattack Snacks officially launched their jerky brand in 2016 by husband and wife Brian and Lauren Back to provide consumers a healthy snack alternative without the need for a Ph.D. in chemistry to understand what they are eating. The way they make jerky is simple: no preservatives and no added processed sugars. No BS – only the best USDA choice Angus beef you can buy. Following this minimalist mantra, their Read More
Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky – Project M Beef Jerky
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
Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky – Big D BBQ Beef Jerky
Vinnie was taught a while ago by a jerky master who was retiring. They met because 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 means renowned for their skill in mountaineering. In 2015, Vinnie debuted Read More
Vinnie’s Ol Time Jerky – Thaiphoon Beef Jerky
Vinnie was taught a while ago by a jerky master who was retiring. They met due to the fact that Vinnie had been buying jerky from him for years because it was delicious. Since then Vinnie has experimented successfully with new flavors. Vinnie describes himself as a Meat Sherpa (#meatsherpa). A sherpa meaning renowned for their skill in mountaineering. In 2015, Vinnie debuted Read More
Captain Jake’s Jerky – Classic Twist Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
The next review on Captain Jake’s Jerky will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Classic Twist flavored beef jerky purchased online. We previously reviewed this flavor in 2015, where the ingredient list and bag design has since been tweaked. This flavor is described as being beefy, smoky with a touch of sweetness, notes of fruit flavors and a mild heat level. Read More
Captain Jake’s Jerky – Korean Sesame Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
The next review on Captain Jake’s Jerky will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Korean Sesame flavored beef jerky purchased online. We previously reviewed this flavor in 2015, where the ingredient list and bag design has since been tweaked. Unfortunately, Captain Jake’s Jerky went out of business in December 2018. This flavor is described as having all the characteristics of Read More