Comments on Beef Jerky Reviews: About Best Beef Jerky

Can't find your response to the guy asking abo...

2011-11-23T11:45:24.886-08:00

Can't find your response to the guy asking about the old "by the pound" jerky from Hickory Farms. I've been looking for years and have never found any like it again. Do you know who made it or how I can find some. My mom used to put it in our stockings Christmas morning and we LOVED it! Thanks, Gina

i'm from pennsylvania, how do i find out the r...

2011-09-18T08:10:37.528-07:00

i'm from pennsylvania, how do i find out the regulations and packaging. If i have a registered kitchen am i allow to sale my jerky to sportsmans clubs and bars in my town? I'm geeting alot of different information. One person says yes and one says no. The meat that i use is federally inspected.
Thanks
Allen

THANK YOU! I love jerky and your site has opened ...

2011-05-27T16:51:05.508-07:00

THANK YOU! I love jerky and your site has opened me up to many new brands and flavors of it. Can't wait to try some of these out. These brands all owe you some money!!!

Nice work.

It would be nice to sort by Value or Price per oun...

2010-07-07T09:53:12.218-07:00

It would be nice to sort by Value or Price per ounce. Of course with the stipulation that prices change. Great site!

Labeling requirements are that it needs to have th...

2010-06-15T13:18:06.254-07:00

Labeling requirements are that it needs to have the company name, address, unless its in the phone book, NET WT., and ingredients. Nutrition information is required if the company has more than 100 employees or does over $100,000 in revenue.

Well this is the law: A company that slaughters b...

2010-06-15T13:11:10.542-07:00

Well this is the law: A company that slaughters beef and other animals needs to have an FDA stamp and inspection, and the USDA stamp and inspection. A restaurant does not need an FDA stamp or a USDA stamp because they ALREADY purchase it from a place that has one. So if a restaurant wants to sell beef jerky, or other items on their menu, they can sell it out of state as long as the other items are frozen and sent that way.

Thanks for all the work. I now enjoy a more consi...

2010-05-26T00:59:13.702-07:00

Thanks for all the work. I now enjoy a more consistent beef jerky experience. How do you find out the company history of these companies? Ever think about formulating a recipe, or starting a brand yourself?

Steve -You don't need to know anything about p...

2010-05-22T18:14:19.126-07:00

Steve -You don't need to know anything about packaging to recognize if there is a USDA stamp approval on the bag. It would benefit your readers to make that notation on your new reviews... whether is approved by the USDA or not, because it if is not, it can represent a potential real health hazard to anyone who consumes it. Also when you compare price per ounce from a non-approved package to a USDA approved package... the approved one has a much higher investment to get that approval and maintain the product to USDA standards and so those companies would naturally would have to charge more than someone making jerky in their kitchen. On a more positive note, other than the USDA approval, the comprehensive nature of your reviews is absolutely outstanding! Thanks for doing this and keep up the good work.

Judy, it sounds like you know a lot about beef jer...

2010-05-07T09:24:17.011-07:00

Judy, it sounds like you know a lot about beef jerky packaging. My job is to show other jerky lovers what other brands exist out there, what I think about the taste and texture, and where they can get it. It's not to tell them what packaging is legal, which I am not qualified to judge anyways.

Steve- I can't tell you how happy I am to have...

2010-05-06T13:33:33.530-07:00

Steve- I can't tell you how happy I am to have found your jerky blog! My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the detail you provide in your reviews and now we can use your site as a portal to many great jerky companies. One point I'd like to make though is that you are featuring some companies that don't have legal packaging. If you look closely some are missing a USDA inspection number and/or ingredients, which means they cannot ship that product across state lines and their labels are not meeting food code. Just an observation...maybe you removed them from their original packaging. Anyway keep up the good work! Judy

Hickory Farm Stores in Ohio use to carry loose bee...

2010-01-10T08:24:05.832-08:00

Hickory Farm Stores in Ohio use to carry loose beef jerky by the pound that you could purchase back in the 80's. It was rather dry but very tasty. It was keep in a large jar and you could purchase by the piece or by the pound. I worked at a store location in Ohio. It came in bulk in 25 lb boxes from Chicago If my memory serves me. Do you know who the manufacturer is and where I might find it?

heath is an issue with these products, id add some...

2009-09-27T01:26:50.830-07:00

heath is an issue with these products, id add something in about it

I am just getting interested in Beef Jerky. Great ...

2009-06-30T15:00:33.094-07:00

I am just getting interested in Beef Jerky. Great information here.

just found your review site, and it's one of t...

2009-06-09T10:37:40.921-07:00

just found your review site, and it's one of the best for any type of product, not just jerky. very comprehensive. thanks!