Jerky Reviews
Note: For a more current taste review, open up Branding Iron – Peppered Beef Jerky (Recipe #2).
I first discovered Branding Iron beef jerky back in 2010 on a trip to California. This jerky brand name may be named JW Branding Iron. The ingredient list has since been cleaned up by removing MSG and sodium nitrite. This Branding Iron jerky brand is distributed under the name Read More
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
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
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
Note: For a current live taste review on a tweaked healthier ingredient list, and different bag design, open up Great Value – Original Beef Jerky (Recipe #2).
In 1950, Sam Walton and his wife Helen opened their Walton’s 5&10 store on the downtown square in Bentonville, Read More
Note: For a live taste review on an updated ingredient list, open up Blackbeard’s – Teriyaki Beef Jerky (Review #2).
The next review on Blackbeard’s will be on a 2.5 ounce/70 gram bag of their teriyaki beef jerky. This bag was purchased at a gas bar convenience store in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania back in 2010.
Blackbeard’s beef jerky is located in Northampton, Read More
Note: For a live taste review on a newer ingredient list, open up Wild Bill’s – Teriyaki Beef Jerky (Recipe #2) written by Stéphane Leclerc.
The next review for Wild Bill’s will focus on a 1 ounce/28 gram bag of their teriyaki beef jerky. This bag was purchased at a grocery store in Penn Yan, New York, in the summer of 2010.
Of all jerky brands reviewed to Read More
Note: For a recent, live taste review, open Tillamook Country Smoker® Smokey Teriyaki Review #3.
The next review on Tillamook Country Smoker will be on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of their teriyaki flavor. This bag was purchased at a convenience store in Jacksonville, Florida, back in 2010.
The Tillamook Country Smoker jerky brand name is manufactured and distributed by Read More
Back in 2010, while visiting San Diego, California, I bought a 3.25 ounce/92 gram bag of Jerky John’s beef jerky at a convenience store. This review will focus on their Pacific Teriyaki flavor.
Jerky John’s, Inc. was founded by John Keller, who started making jerky in 1994. He is a former Paratrooper, and realized that a quality snack like jerky would be perfect for field exercises. This jerky is advertised as being healthy and premium Read More
Note: For a more current taste review on a tweaked bag design and ingredient list, open up Bridgford – Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Beef Jerky (Review #4).
Back in 2010, I purchased a bag of Bridgford beef jerky at a Metro grocery store in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. This review will focus on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of original Read More