In 2018, current CEO James Napier, being a knee down amputee, was determined not to let that disability affect him. James reached out to a friend, fellow patriot, serial entrepreneur, and current COO Lance Wood. Together, while eating some special hot sauces at a local barbecue, James thought that he could sell these hot sauces. In collaboration with their Read More
Sierra Madre Provision Co. – Whiskey BBQ Beef Jerky (Review #2)
The Sierra Madre Provision Co. jerky brand name is distributed and manufactured by Sierra Madre Provisions. They are located in Sierra Madre, California, which is in the foothill of the San Gabriel Mountains. They have been in business for over 30 years selling wholesale and retail, using ranch raised cattle. Their meat is hand sliced, and Sierra Madre Provision Co. recently Read More
Pan’s Mushroom Jerky – Applewood BBQ Mushroom Jerky
It all started out with Michael visiting family in Borneo, Malaysia in 2007. Little did Michael know that there was a recipe in his family for over 30 years. Michael’s family in Malaysia are vegetarian Buddhists, and found mushroom jerky to be the perfect alternative to meat, with its meaty like texture. Michael knew that his family had something special that had to be shared with the rest of the world. Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Western Barbecue Bacon Jerky
The Smokehouse Jerky Co. brand name was launched in 2008. On January 2/2017, Franco and his wife Patti Fonseca acquired Smokehouse Jerky Co. from Trent Levinson and his wife Barbie. Franco has since added some new flavors, and they have a new web site design. All Smokehouse Jerky Co. jerky is made in small batches. Tender Heifer Snack Co. have steadily been adding private label services for more jerky makers and entities, most notably for Knott’s Berry Farm. This jerky is Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Smoky Bar-B Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
The Smokehouse Jerky Co. brand name was launched in 2008. On January 2/2017, Franco and his wife Patti Fonseca acquired Smokehouse Jerky Co. from Trent Levinson and his wife Barbie. Franco has since added some new flavors, and they have a new web site design. All Smokehouse Jerky Co. jerky is made in small batches. Tender Heifer Snack Co. are always looking for Read More
Lawless Jerky – Bbq Spare Rib Pork Jerky
Matt Tolnick, a former attorney, bravely left his law practice, and teamed up with Dan Kaplan to launch the Lawless Jerky brand name in 2013 using 100% grass-fed beef. In Matt’s words “he had the courage to run from the law..to make jerky!”. Lawless Jerky steadily grew over the next five years, reaching millions of dollars in sales. The Lawless Jerky brand name is distributed by Read More
Redneck Riviera – Sweet & Spicy BBQ Pork Jerky
The first review for Redneck Riviera will focus on a 2.85 ounce/80 gram bag of their Sweet & Spicy BBQ pork jerky. This bag was purchased at an Ollie’s discount store in Niagara Falls, New York.
This Redneck Riviera brand of jerky is distributed by Monogram Foods, LLC., and they are located in Memphis Tennessee. The Redneck Riviera brand Read More
Sweet Baby Ray’s – Honey Barbecue Beef Jerky
Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauces were first introduced in 1985. Their philosophy and slogan is “The Sauce is the Boss”. Bridgford Foods Corp. started business in 1932 specializing in multiple food products, not just meat snacks, and currently have about 500 employees. They have a deep distribution network, and are likely in the top five for jerky sales in North America. The Sweet Baby Ray’s jerky brand name is manufactured and distributed by Bridgford Foods Corp., and they are located in Read More
Pork Barrel BBQ – Original BBQ Uncured Bacon Jerky
The first review for Pork Barrel BBQ will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Original BBQ uncured bacon jerky. This flavor is described as using their award winning Original Pork Barrel Barbecue Sauce to give it a tasty, tangy flavor with a perfect smokin’ kick! The bag was purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Dansville, New York.
Pork Barrel BBQ is located in Alexandria, Virginia, and it is distributed under the same name Read More
Wild Sky – Barbecue 100% Grass-Fed Beef Stick
The next review on Wild Sky will be on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their barbecue 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 it is created by American Prairie Reserve. Their mission Read More