Saturday, December 29, 2012

Nomad Jerky - Chipotle Curry

nomad beef jerky
Next in the series on Nomad Grass-Fed Beef Jerky is this Chipotle Curry variety. See our other review of their Black Pepper beef jerky.

Nomad Grass-Fed Beef Jerky is a relatively new brand based out of West Des Moines, IA. The company was founded by Bill Van Werden, who had been making jerky for 15 years for friends and family. The recent "Paleolithic Diet" caused Van Werden to focus on using grass-fed beef, sourced from cattle in Dorchester, IA.

Thus far the company produces only two flavors, this Chipotle Curry, and the Black Pepper I reviewed earlier.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Clint & Sons Snack Sticks

clint and sons beef sticks
While known more for their beef jerky, Clint & Sons markets their own line snack sticks too. The company, based in White Deer, TX, goes back to 1944 when Clint Freeman opened it up.

Today it's run by his sons and grandchildren. The company recently upgraded from state inspection to federal inspection, allowing them to sell meat snacks across all 50 states.

These snack sticks come in three flavors, Original, Jalapeno, and Honey Ham. The Original and Jalapeno are a blend of beef and pork, while the Honey Ham is all pork.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Crazy Cow Jerky - Teriyaki Ginger

crazy cow beef jerkyNext in the series on Crazy Cow Jerky is this Teriyaki Ginger variety. See our previous review of their Spicy Hot Ginger beef jerky.

Crazy Cow Jerky is a brand of MadCow Beef Jerky Co., based out of Carmichael, CA.  The company, started by Lon McPherson in 2007, has grown throughout Northern California filling store shelves in several high profile outlets including Raleys, Bel Air, Nugget Markets, and others.

This Teriyaki Ginger is described by the company as "Savor the unusual delight of natural ginger in our Teriyaki ginger Beef Jerky".

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Pap's Beef Sticks for Christmas!

Need a last minute gift idea?

Give 'em beef sticks!

Beef sticks fit perfectly as stocking stuffers, or you can buy a whole box and wrap it as a present. Imagine the smiles on their faces when they find a whole box of Pap's Beef Sticks!

Pap's are made with 100% beef, no fillers, no artificial ingredients, just ALL beef.

Make an online purchase of any 24 count box of Pap’s Beef Sticks or Triple Pack of Poppers Beef Stick Nuggets and receive a Beef Stick Sampler Pack FREE (that’s a $6.99 value).

What an easy way to give a great holiday gift and get a little holiday bonus yourself! Don’t miss it; Christmas only happens once a year! So make it a Pap's!

Buy online now:  https://papsbeefsticks.com/shop/

paps beef sticks christmas

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas Gift Ideas from House of Jerky

Beef jerky for Christmas has become a tradition in many American households, often as stocking stuffers, but also as gifts found wrapped under the Christmas Tree.

House of Jerky has won numerous top ratings (5 stars) for their many varieties and flavors. Check out these great gift ideas...

Beef Jerky – five flavors
Sample their five beef jerky flavors A 4oz. each of the following beef flavors: Natural, Black Pepper, Teriyaki, Hot, and Sweet & Spicy (click here)

Beef & Turkey jerky variety pack
A 14oz package that contains the following flavors:
Beef jerky -Natural 2oz, Black Pepper 2oz, Teriyaki 2oz, Hot 2oz, Sweet & Spicy 2oz, Turkey Jerky – Black Pepper 2oz, Teriyaki 2oz (click here)

Mega Jerky Gift Bag
Perfect for the jerky lover. A Mega Gift Bag that includes:

Beef Jerky - Natural 4oz, Black Pepper 4oz, Teriyaki 4oz, Hot 4oz, Sweet & Spicy 4oz, 3.5oz. Beef Brisket Jerky – Teriyaki flavor and 3.5oz. Beef Brisket Jerky – Sweet & Spicy flavor.
Turkey Jerky - Black Pepper 4oz, Teriyaki 4oz
Exotic Jerky - Buffalo 3.5 oz, Venison 3.5 oz, Wild Boar 3.5 oz (click here)

Jerky of Month Program

Get a unique House of Jerky variety each month for 12 months. It's the ultimate expression of meat love!

4oz. each of Black Pepper Beef Jerky, Black Pepper Turkey Jerky, Hot Beef Jerky, Natural Beef Jerky, Sweet & Spicy Pork Jerky, Teriyaki Beef Jerky. 3.5 oz. each of Buffalo Jerky, Sweet & Spicy Brisket Jerky, Venison Jerky, Wild Boar Jerky, Kangaroo Jerky, and Alligator Jerky. (click here)

Shipping

Shipping is free at House of Jerky, and they can usually ship orders in one day. So order now!

Friday, December 21, 2012

The Jerky Connection - Satan's Flaming Hemorrhoids

the jerky connectionNext in the on-going series of The Jerky Connection is this Satan's Flaming Hemorrhoids variety. See our other reviews of The Jerky Connection.

Run by Tom Greineder, The Jerky Connection is a new business that launched last June, based out of Wrightsville, PA, boasting several flavors ranging from mild to insanely hot, including a line of jerky dubbed, "7 Gates of Hell".

Described by the company as "sweet and savory and devilishly hot", Satan's Flaming Hemorrhoids is made with Ghost Peppers, Powdered Trinidad Scorpion, Trinidad Scorpion purée, and a "secret weaponized hot sauce" they like to call "Preparation-S".

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky - Sticky Fire

jimmys sticky jerkyFinishing up with the series on Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is this Sticky Fire variety. See my original review of their Sticky Sweet beef jerky, and their Sticky Heat.

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is a new jerky brand launched in September 2012. It's the creation of Jim Nielsen, based out of Hermosa Beach, CA. Nielsen claims his love for jerky goes back to when he was just a fetus, and his mother had been snacking on the stuff while she was pregnant. Just 10 ten years ago, he started making his own jerky, and was encouraged to go into business by his closest friends.

This Sticky Fire variety builds on top of its Sticky Heat brethren of red, jalapeno, and habanero peppers, and adds ghost pepper chiles to create an even hotter experience.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Crazy Cow Jerky - Spicy Hot Ginger

crazy cow jerky
Crazy Cow Jerky is a brand of MadCow Beef Jerky Co., based out of Carmichael, CA. The company, started by Lon McPherson in 2007, has grown throughout Northern California filling store shelves in several high profile outlets including Raleys, Bel Air, Nugget Markets, and others.

The brand's jerky is made from top round beef and contains no preservatives, MSG, or "unpronounceable ingredients" as McPherson states. They currently offer five flavors, including their signature flavor "Cowafornia", which we'll be reviewing later.

This Spicy Hot Ginger variety is described by Crazy Cow as being "perfect for those that want a little tingle on their tongue".

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Clint & Sons Beef Jerky - Smoked BBQ

clint and sons beef jerky
Next in the series on Clint & Sons Beef Jerky is this Smoked BBQ variety. See reviews of more flavors from Clint & Sons Beef Jerky.

Clint & Sons is a meat processing facility located in White Deer, TX. It's a family run business that goes back to 1944 when Clint Freeman opened it up. Today it's run by his sons and grandchildren. The company recently upgraded from state inspection to federal inspection, allowing them to sell jerky across all 50 states.

This Smoked BBQ variety is described as a slow smoked, tender barbecue jerky with just a hint of honey sweetness."

Monday, December 17, 2012

12 Month Most Unique Jerky Club

Best jerky in any house delivered to your house for 12 months!

Bundled up beside a cozy holiday fire, walking along a sunny springtime trail, fishing beside a crystal clear lake in July or raking leaves in late autumn. . . times to enjoy some peace and quiet, and perhaps a snack. A package of jerky would taste pretty good right now, yes Sir! But not just any jerky. That gourmet jerky you tried and you just couldn’t get enough of.

House of Jerky has got you covered with their House of Jerky 12 Month Most Unique Jerky Club. Imagine Santa would deliver gifts every month, instead of just at Christmastime! Well now he can! The House of Jerky elves will pack and ship the finest, freshest and most flavorful gourmet jerky to you 12 times a year. Each month you’ll savor a different taste of jerky that’s been delivered to your front door. The variety of flavors we offer throughout the year includes:

4oz. each of -
Black Pepper Beef Jerky
Black Pepper Turkey Jerky
Hot Beef Jerky
Natural Beef Jerky
Sweet & Spicy Pork Jerky
Teriyaki Beef Jerky

3.5 oz. each of -
Buffalo Jerky
Sweet & Spicy Brisket Jerky
Venison Jerky
Wild Boar Jerky
Kangaroo Jerky
Alligator Jerky

Steve Johnson, publisher and taster of Best Beef Jerky Reviews writes,
“If you've read my other reviews of House of Jerky, you'll know that I've given them all "best" ratings, for the taste-complexities, outstanding natural meat flavors, and ease of eating.”

For the meat snacker in your life who enjoys “Only The Best”, House of Jerky 12 Month Most Unique Jerky Club makes the perfect gift. For just one payment of $150 you will receive 12 shipments of seriously delicious and tender jerky. This collection, a wide variety made from top round of Beef, Pork, Venison, Buffalo, Turkey, Wild Boar & Alligator. Healthful, savory and tender, each and every piece is guaranteed to have no preservatives and no MSG, and will be a gift that is sure to be remembered.

To start the tradition today, visit House of Jerky - Jerky of the Month to order.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Golden Island Jerky - Teriyaki Pork

golden island jerky
Finishing off the series on Golden Island Jerky is this Teriyaki Pork Jerky. See our reviews of flavors from Golden Island Jerky.

Golden Island Beef Jerky is a brand of Formosa Meat Co., Inc. based out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. I had originally reviewed Golden Island back in 2008, but just recently the company unveiled a new package design, reformulated recipes, and eliminated the use of preservatives.

This Teriyaki Pork jerky is described as being, "an all-time favorite... Crafted with just the right blend of soy sauce, spices, mirin and real sugar."

Friday, December 14, 2012

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky - Black Pepper

jimmys sticky jerky
Next in the series on Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is this Black Pepper variety. See my previous review of their Sticky Sweet beef jerky.

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is a new jerky brand launched in September 2012. It's the creation of Jim Nielsen, based out of Hermosa Beach, CA. The concept of "sticky jerky" is based on the stickiness of the marinade Nielsen uses. He makes all the jerky himself, trimming, slicing, and packaging the stuff. He currently sells it at farmers markets and a handful of local stores around Hermosa Beach.

This Black Pepper variety is said to be made with fresh-cracked pepper, claiming to be full of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

The Jerky Connection - Hillbilly Campfire

the jerky connectionMoving along in the series on The Jerky Connection is this Hillbilly Campfire beef jerky. See our previous review on The Jerky Connection.

Run by Tom Greineder, The Jerky Connection is a new business that launched last June, based out of Wrightsville, PA, boasting several flavors ranging from mild to insanely hot, including a line of jerky dubbed, "7 Gates of Hell".

This Hillbilly Campfire variety recreates that scene of woodsy outdoorsmen smoking their meat over a campfire. It brings in layers of mesquite and hickory smokiness.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Hi-Country Beef Jerky - Honey Kist TenderSlice Strips

hi-country beef jerky
Next in the series on Hi-Country Beef Jerky is this Honey Kist TenderSlice Strip Style jerky. See last week's review of their Original Flat Style.

Hi-Country Beef Jerky is a brand of Hi-Country Snack Foods, Inc. based out of Lincoln, MT. The company started out in 1976 strictly as a beef jerky manufacturer, then as sales increased, they added beef sausage to their line up. The company makes jerky from their own USDA inspected facility.

This Honey Kist flavor is described by Hi-Country as "a delicious twist on our Original recipe with a kiss of honey."

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

QuarterShare Beef Sticks

quartershare beef sticksQuarterShare is a new brand of meat snacks launched this year based in Tulsa, OK. It's the creation of Richard Cranford, a medical device manufacturing executive, who had built a reputation for supporting charitable causes.

Ready for a new challenge, Cranford launched QuarterShare, a beef stick brand that donates 1/4 of its profits to charities. It also donates a beef stick for every four beef sticks sold to local food pantries and after school programs.

QuarterShare comes in three flavors, Original, Smokey Sweet, and Jalapeno Pepper. They are sold in stores in the Tulsa, OK area, as a fundraising product through a wide variety of groups, and soon from their website.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Wild Bill's Beef Jerky for a Man-of-Action

"Since I was 5, I've been saving a dollar for a piece of jerky out of the jar. But they took the Wild Bill's out of the store I buy it from and now I can't get it there."

We received this hand-written plea from Darren Jr. of Harpers Ferry, WV recently. The letter was addressed to Steve Johnson, publisher of Best Beef Jerky. Darren Jr. had found our review of Wild Bill's Beef Jerky online. Being a "Man-of-Action" Darren Jr. wrote this letter in hopes of bringing his favorite beef jerky back to his local market.

At Best Beef Jerky we sprung into action and contacted Kim Olivito, Social Media Manager of Wild Bill's Jerky.

"I'll get this letter to Wild Bill right away!" Kim expressed. "He's a Man-of-Action too!"

Within a week Darren Jr., known by his family as Chuck, received a package from Wild Bill. Inside was two packages of Wild Bill's Beef Jerky and a Wild Bill's Jerky Jar to have for his very own!
"My Dad's name is Darren too so he thought it was for him. When he opened it up he saw the name Wild Bill and said, 'Chuck, this is for you.' When I saw the 2 packages of beef jerky and the awesome jar, I almost went through the roof! That beef jerky is the best in the world, no doubt about it. That was the best early Christmas present I ever got. Thank you so, so, so, so much. I could never thank you enough!"

Thank you Chuck and thank you Wild Bill! Good things come to "Men-of-Action"!

And it's like we always say here at Best Beef Jerky, "The man if your life wants the gift of jerky! Really! He does!!"

The Jerky Connection - Chocolate Covered Jerky for Christmas

chocolate covered beef jerky
Perfect stocking stuffers for Christmas are these set of "limited edition" chocolate covered beef jerky offered by The Jerky Connection.

The three varieties: "Santa's Flaming Sleigh Ride", "Rudolph's Reindeer Tracks", and "Chocolate Snow", starts with The Jerky Connection's famous beef jerky, and then coats them in a variety of decadent sweet chocolate.

Run by Tom Greineder, The Jerky Connection is a new business that launched last June, based out of Wrightsville, PA, boasting several jerky flavors ranging from mild to insanely hot.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Dried and True Beef Jerky - Sriracha Lime

dried and true beef jerky
Next in the series on Dried and True Beef Jerky is this Sriracha Lime variety. See our other reviews of Dried and True Beef Jerky.

Dried and True is a brand of all natural, artisan beef jerky based in Venice, CA. The brand was launched in August 2012 by Matt Lauster. The brand has managed to create a following around Venice, selling out at local farmer's markets and specialty stores.

This Sriracha Lime is made from Lauster's homemade Sriracha sauce made and boosted with Thai chiles, fresh garlic, and a tangy citrus finish of lime.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky - Sticky Heat

jimmys sticky jerky
Moving along in the series on Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is this Sticky Heat variety. See my original review of their Sticky Sweet beef jerky.

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is a new jerky brand launched in September 2012. It's the creation of Jim Nielsen, based out of Hermosa Beach, CA. Nielsen claims his love for jerky goes back to when he was just a fetus, and his mother had been snacking on the stuff while she was pregnant. Just 10 ten years ago, he started making his own jerky, and was encouraged to go into business by his closest friends.

This Sticky Heat variety says it adds fresh red, Jalapeno, and Habanero peppers into the marinade, claiming to give it a clean, but hot flavor that doesn't burn the mouth, but adds a bit of heat and spice.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Gunslinger Jerky - Smoke

gunslinger beef jerkyNext in the series on Gunslinger Jerky is this Smoke variety. See my previous review of their Cowboy Coffee jerky.

Gunslinger Jerky has been selling in the Chicago, IL area for about a few years now.  It's the creation of Dustin Miller and his wife Ashley. The brand, which bills itself as "Chicago's original rock 'n roll jerky company", is sold in several bars where the city's music scene thrives late into the night.

This Smoke variety is billed as "Beer infused, hickory and toasted spices".

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Crazy Horse Jerky Offers Jerky Gift Baskets for the Holidays

(The following is a message from Crazy Horse Jerky...)

Crazy Horse Jerky offers amazing Beef Jerky Gift Baskets!

Complete your Holiday Shopping early with the best gift for the man on your list! We all know men are impossible to shop for, but what man doesn't enjoy amazing beef jerky? You love our beef jerky and now, so will the hard-to-please men on your Holiday Shopping List!


crazy horse jerky gift package
Small Holiday Gift Basket
$79.99 ($115 Value!)
Includes:
•2 LBs of Jerky – 1/2 lb of each flavor
•Jerky Jar
•Hand-crafted wooden Crazy Horse crate
•Free UPS shipping (Canada $15)




crazy horse jerky gift package
Large Holiday Gift Basket
$129.99 ($178 value!)
Includes:
•3.5 LBs of Jerky – One LB of Original, Sweet, & Steakhouse.,1/2 LB of Cajun. All classic cut.
•Jerky Jar
•Crazy T-Shirt
•Hand-crafted wooden Crazy Horse crate
•Free UPS shipping (Canada $15)

All gift baskets will be shipped on 12/14 to ensure delivery before the holidays. If you want your basket now, please email us after your purchase. Canadian customers will receive additional invoice within 3 days of purchase for shipping.

Where to buy:  http://www.crazyhorsejerky.com/

Hi-Country Beef Jerky - Original Flat Style

hi-country beef jerky
Hi-Country Beef Jerky is a brand of Hi-Country Snack Foods, Inc. based out of Lincoln, MT.

The company started out in 1976 strictly as a beef jerky manufacturer, then as sales increased, they added beef sausage to their line up. Eventually they grew to include several other brands including Hi-Country Meat Snacks, Hickory Kist Meat Snacks, Hi-Country Trading Post, and Montana Pet Foods. Later they went on to include jerky marinades, rubs, brines, and seasonings.

Hi-Country makes beef jerky in their own USDA inspected facility. They offer four meat styles, "Flat Style", "TenderSlice Strip", "Ranch Steak", and "Pucks". This Original flavor I have is from the Flat Style.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Jimmy's Sticky Jerky - Sticky Sweet

Jimmys Sticky Jerky
Jimmy's Sticky Jerky is a new jerky brand launched in September 2012. It's the creation of Jim Nielsen, based out of Hermosa Beach, CA.

Nielsen claims his love for jerky goes back to when he was just a fetus, and his mother had been snacking on the stuff while she was pregnant. Just 10 ten years ago, he started making his own jerky, and was encouraged to go into business by his closest friends.

The concept of "sticky jerky" is based on the stickiness of the marinade Nielsen uses. He makes all the jerky himself, trimming, slicing, and packaging the stuff. He currently sells it at farmers markets and a handful of local stores around Hermosa Beach.