Drop zone is a hunting show on the Outdoor Channel. It was started by two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion crew chief Greg Zipadelli (Greg was Tony Stewards’ crew chief) and Hal Shaffer. Since their first encounter on a hunt in Kentucky seven years ago, the duo are now close friends who share a common passion for the outdoors. Team DZ is never staged or simulated – it truly Read More
3B’s Pub Jerky – Cherry Ghost Pepper Beef Jerky
The first review for 3B’s Pub Jerky will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their cherry ghost pepper flavored beef jerky. This cherry ghost pepper beef jerky flavor is described as daring to try this Hickory based, ghost pepper hot sauce blend, with a hint of extra hot BBQ sauce, flavored with habanero, black and red peppers. The jerky was kindly submitted for review by the Founder/Owner/Creator, Read More
Jurassic Jerky – Inferno-X Beef Jerky
Jurassic Jerky is described as being made by artisan Chefs to ensure that every step of the process creates the most flavorful, tender jerky in the world! Working in partnership with USDA with a time-tested family recipe that’s been refined over the years, to make Jurassic Jerky the best Jerky in the world! This Jurassic Jerky brand of jerky was officially launched in Read More
Ray’s Own Brand – Hickory Smoked Pepper Beef Jerky
Back in 2002, husband and wife Ray and Nina-Maria Cattaneo opened up a USDA facility from scratch. Ray handled the beef jerky aspect of the production process, and Nina-Marie was tasked with sales. This Ray’s Own Brand of jerky was officially launched in 2003. Within five years of very hard work and effort, sales were robust with Ray’s Own Brand being sold in countless Read More
The Patriot Brands Jerky – Country Style Beef Summer Sausage
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. In collaboration with their wives and copacker Grill To Kill was launched shortly afterward in 2018. The The Patriot Brands Jerky now sells Read More
Soo Jerky – Satay Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
Soo Jerky was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, by married couple Phillip and Soo Wong back in 1985 with a 1,400 sq. ft facility. Today, they now use a 10,000 sq. ft, facility specializing in Singaporean and Malaysian-style beef, salmon and pork jerky. There is a heavy presence of Asians in Vancouver, British Columbia, where this Soo Jerky brand of jerky really became popular in Chinatown. Currently, they Read More
Noble Jerky – Chipotle Vegan Jerky
The first review on Noble Jerky will focus on a 2.47 ounce/70 gram bag of their chipotle flavored vegan jerky. This flavor is described as being hot and spicy. The bag was purchased at a Winners store in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Noble Jerky is a proud Canadian company. They only sell vegan jerky, which uses certified Read More
Chef’s Cut Real Jerky – Chipotle Cracked Pepper Beef Jerky (Recipe #2)
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