The chief and founder, Blair Swiler, is a chef. Initially, Blair only made jerky for his family using a proprietary smoking process. Then his business partner, and now co-founder, Dennis Riedel, realized the potential of selling “Filet in a Bag”. In their words, it is “Jerky Done Right”. They aspire to only make the best jerky they can, where they don’t believe that anything, or anyone, should ever Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – “OH” that’s Hot! 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
Rod’s Angry Jerky – Angry Taco Beef Jerky
Rod’s Angry Jerky started a few years ago. The taste of store bought jerky just wasn’t cutting it. So with some encouragement from his family, Rod started experimenting with different flavors and techniques as a hobby. Every batch of hand sliced jerky that Rod made just got him closer and closer to the Angry recipe you taste today. In sharing with friends, Read More
Sweet Baby Ray’s – Sweet ‘N Spicy 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
Jeff’s Famous Jerky – Carolina Reaper Beef Jerky
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 reliable business partner. Through Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Sriracha Style Bacon Jerky (Review #3)
The next review on Smokehouse Jerky Co. will focus on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their Sriracha Style bacon jerky flavor. We have previously reviewed this flavor, where the flavor name has since changed, and this review will by written by guest jerky reviewer Paul Rekker. This flavor is described as bacon being delicious, Sriracha being delicious, jerky being delicious and putting them 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
The Patriot Brands Jerky – Carolina Reaper Fire Pork Beef Stick
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
Kings Meat – Original 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky (Review #3)
Joel Babb, the owner of Kings Meat’s childhood was spent on family farms in Southeast South Dakota. Back in those days the farm was self-sufficient and organic. About 20 years ago, Joel moved to Russia. In 2016, Kings Meat Company launched their Kings Meat jerky brand. Kings Meat jerky strips are suspended from hooks, and carefully dried at a precise temperature. This Read More
Smokehouse Jerky Co. – Original 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