It all started in the 70’s when Jeff Richards purchased a dehydrator from a county fair. Jeff’s mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother were all gourmet cooks. Many of the jerky recipes used today were refined for three decades. With more than 20 years of experience in the food industry, Jeff was ready to launch his jerky brand but wanted a Read More
Joburg – Traditional Beef Biltong (Review #1)
Note: For a recent, live taste review, open Joburg – Traditional Beef Biltong (Review #2).
The first review on Joburg will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Traditional beef biltong. This bag was
ordered online in May 2012.
This Joburg brand of jerky is distributed by Joburg™ Kosher Foods, LLC based out of Merion Station, Pennsylvania. As the son of a South African Read More
Crazy Horse Jerky – Steakhouse Beef Jerky
The next review on Crazy Horse Jerky will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their steakhouse flavor. This jerky was kindly submitted for review by Cara Wenrich, the wife of the owner, Dave Wenrich.
The Crazy Horse Jerky brand name is manufactured and distributed by Crazy Horse Jerky LLC who started their business in 2009. They are located in Hellam, Pennsylvania, which is known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Their 19th century jerky recipe was Read More
Angelo’s – Peppered Beef Jerky
The next review on Angelo’s beef jerky will focus on a 2.1 ounce/60 gram bag of their peppered flavor. This jerky was kindly submitted by Angela Dellinger, a daughter of the owner Angelo Ibleto.
Angelo’s beef jerky is manufactured and distributed by Angelo’s Meats. They are a small wine county meat and deli store with two locations. One location in Sonoma, California, and the other location in Petaluma, California. Angelo has been making Read More
Phil’s Beef Jerky – Hot Beef Jerky
The next review on Phil’s Beef Jerky will be on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their hot flavored beef jerky. This jerky was kindly submitted by the owner Phillip Morgan.
Phil’s Beef Jerky is manufactured and distributed under the same name, Phil’s Beef Jerky. They are located in Tye, Texas, and started business in 2008. Their hot flavored jerky is advertised to contain some heat. Phil’s Beef Jerky uses 100 percent beef, and it is Read More
Angelo’s – Cajun Beef Jerky
The next review on Angelo’s beef jerky will focus on a 2.1 ounce/60 gram bag of their Cajun flavor. This jerky was kindly submitted by Angela Dellinger, a daughter of the owner Angelo Ibleto.
Angelo’s is manufactured and distributed by Angelo’s Meats. They are a small wine country meat and deli store with two locations. One location is in Sonoma, California, and the other location is in Petaluma, California. Angelo has been making jerky, sausages, and other products for over 30 years. To steal one quote of Angelo’s from the Read More
Crazy Horse Jerky – Original Beef Jerky
This marks the first review done for Crazy Horse Jerky. The jerky was kindly submitted for review by Cara Wenrich, where this review will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their original flavor.
Crazy Horse Jerky is manufactured and distributed by Crazy Horse Jerky LLC, located in Hellam, Pennsylvania, known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country. They started business in 2009, and are owned by Dave Wenrich, where his wife Cara and their Read More
Phil’s Beef Jerky – Teriyaki Beef Jerky
The next review on Phil’s Beef Jerky will focus on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their teriyaki flavor. The owner of Phil’s Beef Jerky, Phillip Morgan, graciously submitted this jerky for review.
Phil’s Beef Jerky is based out of Tye, Texas, and distributed under the same name, Phil’s Beef Jerky. This teriyaki flavor is said to have a sweet taste of honey. Phil’s Beef Jerky takes pride in that their jerky does not Read More
Nine’s Ranch Premium Jerky – Chipotle Beef Jerky
Back in 2012, I made an online purchase of Nine’s Ranch Premium Jerky beef jerky. This review will focus on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their chipotle flavor.
Nine’s Ranch Premium Jerky was located in Murrieta, California, and was distributed by Nine’s Catering. The operative word here being “was”. By all accounts, Nine’s Ranch Premium Jerky has since gone out of business, likely in 2013. The telltale signs are their phone number no longer being in service, and Read More
Wilson Beef Farms – Hickory Smoked Hot Beef Jerky
Back in 2012, I made an online purchase of Wilson Beef Farms beef jerky. This review will focus on a 4 ounce/113 gram bag of their hickory smoked hot flavor.
Wilson Beef Farms is a 350 acre farm located in a small community in upstate New York, in a city named Canaseraga. This jerky is distributed under the same name, Wilson Beef Farms. In 1976, the owners Jack and Ann Wilson decided to market their beef to customers. In 1980, they bought Read More