Jerky, Jerky, Jerky

We’ve had requests from several customers to beef up our jerky section so we’ve added 4 new types of jerky to the site.

Three of our jerkys are made by Gourmet Smoked Meats of Texas, a little company a few hours from Austin specializing in all types of dried beef. We love the flavor and texture of their products…which could be because all of their meats are made fresh to order. By the time a package of their jerky makes it to your doorstep, it won’t be more than a few weeks old, making it deliciously tender.

The Mesquite Smoked Beef Jerky is one of my favorites. A classic jerky, the mesquite smoked is lightly peppered and not at all spicy for a smooth, hearty flavor.


The Mesquite Smoked Peppered Beef Jerky is a lot like its classic sibling but amps up the pepper quite a bit. Texans are big fans of peppered jerky and there’s a good reason why – it’s delicious!


The Mesquite Smoked Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky takes the flavors up yet another notch. Even though I’m from Texas, I seem to be lacking the spicy gene present among the rest of my family – I can’t even deal with Tabasco much less jalapenos! That said, this jerky is GOOD! Not too spicy, I did have to sip some water after every few bites but the flavors were definitely worth it. Even if you’re not big on spicy food, give this one a try.


Our fourth jerky, Hard Times, hails from Oklahoma, which to us means that it has to be that much better to hold it’s own with jerky from around here. I hate to admit it but in a blind taste test, this jerky beat out a few of the Texas brands – we just can’t deny it, this jerky is good! Peppery and smoky slices, this is a more “chewy” textured jerky with a good meaty flavor – a very good choice! Plus it comes with it’s own toothpick!