Tired of paying high prices for marginal jerky products, Chef Pierre Mesa started refining his technique and jerky recipes. A local hardware store asked him to sell his jerky, eventually leading to Chef Pierre building a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) production kitchen. Vermont’s Farmhouse Jerky was launched in 2013. Read More
Superior Meats – Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
Superior Meats, established in 1994 by Mike DeMaria, is a family-owned company specializing in top-quality artisan-style traditional European dry-cured meat products and imported cheeses. Their commitment to preserving age-old gastronomic traditions is evident in their diverse product offerings, which include authentic beef jerky, various salami varieties, mini pepperoni, bacon, hams, and other specialty meats. The Read More
Sierra Madre Provision Co. – Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
Sierra Madre Provisions Co. specializes in small-batch, artisan-crafted jerky. Their “Gold Series” offers 17 flavors, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy, all made from grass-fed beef. The jerky is thick-cut, soft, protein-rich, low-fat, and hand-packed in large slices, ensuring freshness and a satisfying chew. Designed for guilt-free snacking, their products are marketed as ideal for travel and outdoor activities. The company Read More
Jerky Jerky – Spicy Korean BBQ Beef Brisket Jerky
Jerky Jerky is a distinguished brand known for its dedication to crafting high-quality, flavorful jerky. Nestled in the heart of California’s agricultural hub, Jerky Jerky sources premium cuts of meat, ensuring each piece is tender and bursting with flavor. The brand takes pride in its artisanal approach, combining traditional methods with innovative seasoning blends to create a product that stands out in the crowded 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
Field Trip – Gochujang Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
Field Trip Snacks is a company that specializes in crafting high-quality, artisanal jerky and other meat snacks. Founded in 2010 by Tom Donigan, Matt Levey, and Scott Fiesinger, Field Trip Snacks aims to provide consumers with delicious, convenient, and healthy snack options made from premium ingredients. The company takes pride in sourcing only the finest cuts of meat, which are then carefully seasoned and marinated Read More
Golden Island – Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky
Over 60 years ago, in the small Taiwanese city of Chang Hua, a former medical student began a quest to create food that did not require refrigeration given the country’s scarce resources. By blending art and science, he and his family created Golden Island gourmet jerky. Thankfully his brought the family’s unique process and traditional recipes to North America! Read More
Gold Emblem – Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
Gold Emblem started appearing in stores several years ago. This Gold Emblem jerky brand seems to be a replacement for the Clover Valley jerky brand, although that is not verified. While CVS Pharmacy, Inc. distributes this jerky, I generally refer to this jerky as Dollar Store jerky. The quality of Dollar Store jerky has come a long way in the last 15 years. Read More
Sierra Madre Provision Co. – Korean BBQ Beef Jerky
Sierra Madre Provisions 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 as of today, Sierra Madre Provision Co. sells over 15 different flavors of jerky. The Sierra Madre Provision Co. jerky brand name is distributed Read More
7-Select – Korean BBQ Pork Jerky
7-Eleven is an international chain of convenience stores headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The chain was founded in 1927 as an ice house storefront in Dallas. It was named Tote’m Stores between 1928 and 1946. After 70% of the company was acquired by Japanese affiliate Ito-Yokado in 1991, it was reorganized as a wholly owned subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd in 2005, and is now held by Read More