Hook-N-Ladder Jerky is a family owned meat snack company founded in 2018 by retired Cleveland firefighter Mark Bauman, whose lifelong appreciation for smoked meats began while growing up in Cleveland’s historic Slavic Village neighborhood. Influenced by the old world butcher shops and Eastern European smokehouses of Northeast Ohio during the 1960s and 1970s, Bauman spent years searching for Read More
Guinness Steak Cuts – Original Guinness Steak Cuts
3 Elizabeths debuted its Guinness Steak Cuts in June 2025, a premium snack crafted from high-quality eye of round beef infused with the rich flavor of Guinness. While resembling traditional beef jerky, they prefer the term “steak cuts” to emphasize the product’s quality and texture. 3 Elizabeths was founded by three women, all named Elizabeth, who are committed to providing healthy snack alternatives made with natural Read More
Guinness Steak Cuts – Coffee Guinness Steak Cuts
3 Elizabeths debuted its Guinness Steak Cuts in June 2025, a premium snack crafted from high-quality eye of round beef infused with the rich flavor of Guinness. While resembling traditional beef jerky, they prefer the term “steak cuts” to emphasize the product’s quality and texture. 3 Elizabeths was founded by three women, all named Elizabeth, who are committed to providing healthy snack alternatives made with natural Read More
3 Elizabeth’s Guinness Steak Cuts – Chocolate Guinness Steak Cuts
3 Elizabeths debuted its Guinness Steak Cuts in June 2025, a premium snack crafted from high-quality eye of round beef infused with the rich flavor of Guinness. While resembling traditional beef jerky, they prefer the term “steak cuts” to emphasize the product’s quality and texture. 3 Elizabeths was founded by three women, all named Elizabeth, who are committed to providing healthy snack alternatives made with natural Read More
3 Elizabeth’s Guinness Steak Cuts – Guinness Steak Cuts
3 Elizabeths debuted its Guinness Steak Cuts in June 2025, a premium snack crafted from high-quality eye of round beef infused with the rich flavor of Guinness. While resembling traditional beef jerky, they prefer the term “steak cuts” to emphasize the product’s quality and texture. 3 Elizabeths was founded by three women, all named Elizabeth, who are committed to providing healthy snack alternatives made with natural Read More
Kalbi-B-Que – Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
Kalbi-B-Que is a brand carried by Kroger from their Private Selection brand. This jerky is made from quality beef marinated for 24 hours in a rich blend of teriyaki, wine, pineapple juice, and sesame oil. Kroger is an American retail company and one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, and it was founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883. Read More
Simple Truth Organic – Cracked Black Pepper Beef Jerky
Simple Truth Organic is a brand carried by Kroger and is known for its range of organic and natural products, including jerky. The brand emphasizes clean, simple ingredients without artificial additives or preservatives. Simple Truth Organic jerky typically features high-quality, organic meats such as beef or turkey seasoned with natural herbs and spices. The packaging reflects a clean, modern design with prominent labeling Read More
Kroger – Original Turkey Jerky
Kroger is an American retail company and one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, and it was founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883. Kroger operates a diverse range of grocery stores, from traditional supermarkets to hypermarkets, supercenters, and department stores. Kroger is primarily known for its grocery retail operations, offering various food and non-food 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
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