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
Braaitime – Traditional Beef Droëwors
The next review on Braaitime will focus on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their traditional beef droëwors flavor. Droëwors is an Afrikaan name that translates to dry sausage, and has South African roots. This droëwors was kindly submitted for review by the owners, Warren Pala and his wife Nicolle.
This family owned and operated Braaitime brand name is distributed by Braaitime LLC. They are located in Keansburg, New Jersey, and were founded in Read More
Captain Jake’s Jerky – Classic Twist Beef Jerky (Recipe #1)
Note: For a more current taste review on a tweaked bag design and ingredient list, open up Captain Jake’s Jerky – Classic Twist Beef Jerky (Recipe #2).
The next review on Captain Jake’s Jerky will be on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their Classic Twist flavored beef jerky. This flavor is described as being beefy, smoky with a touch of sweetness, notes of Read More
Captain Jake’s Jerky – Hearty Chili Beef Jerky
The next review on Captain Jake’s Jerky will be on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their Hearty Chili flavored beef jerky. This flavor is described as tasting like a bowl of chili. This jerky was graciously submitted for review by one of the co-founders, Scott Jacobson.
The co-owners Scott Jacobson and Greg Giles launched the Read More
Captain Jake’s Jerky – Korean Sesame Beef Jerky (Recipe #1)
Note: For a more current taste review on a tweaked bag design and ingredient list, open up Captain Jake’s – Korean Sesame Beef Jerky (Recipe #2).
The next review on Captain Jake’s Jerky will be on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their Korean Sesame flavored beef jerky. This flavor is described as having all the characteristics of Korean cuisine Read More