If you’ve ever found an old bag of jerky in your pantry and wondered to yourself, “Does beef jerky go bad?” you’re not alone. “How long does beef jerky last?” is an age-old question with, not surprisingly, conflicting answers depending on who you ask. Beef jerky shelf life is determined by a variety of factors, […]
Jerky is a well-known and well-loved snack food. But did you know that you can get your jerky fix in a healthy and delicious main course meal? Here is a recipe for Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, topped with Sweet and Spicy Beef Jerky, it works well for a light lunch or dinner, or take […]
The answer to the question of whether beef jerky is cooked may seem obvious to most, but you’d be surprised how often it is asked. Most people just want to verify they are not eating anything raw, which they aren’t. So the simplest answer is yes, as beef jerky is not raw. Yet it is not “cooked” in […]
Here at Mountain America Jerky we pride ourselves on having the highest quality jerky in an ever-expanding array of flavors. Some of our flavors are exotic, some sound crazy but are customer favorites, and others are jerky staples. Our philosophy is simple: we’ll try anything once because…well because this is America and why not? And this […]
It’s October, for a few more days anyway. So why not let the Oktoberfest theme saturate everything in your life, and even extend to your love for jerky? In general, jerky pairs well with just about any cold bottle of suds, but if you have a more discerning palate or a special occasion, here […]
Chances are, if you yourself aren’t a meat lover, you probably know at least one, if not more. So let’s just get this out on the table: jerky is an excellent gift for meat lovers. The best thing about the gift of jerky is that it is totally fine to snack on morning, noon and night. […]
With each January comes a bunch of resolutions and attempts to improve. We are excited to start 2014 off the right way and we hope you are as well. For those who may be cutting back on carbs or dieting, here are a few nutritious jerky facts that you might want to know! Beef jerky […]
Grocery stores seem to offer more beef jerky flavors every day, but I still can’t remember the last time I bought jerky from my local market or a convenience store. Sure, why would I if I own a jerky company? But it’s more than that—the products sold in stores tend to be low-quality, dried out, […]
Baseball – It’s known as the Great American Past Time. If you love baseball and are lucky enough to have Major League Baseball in your city or enjoy AAA Minor League Baseball that is playing in your area, you know how expensive it can be for a day out at the fields. Maybe you are […]
For most people, garlic can be a love/hate seasoning. There are really three areas in the love/hate spectrum that you will find; You either love it – hate it – or enjoy it in moderation. It is tough to be anywhere else in there. Garlic can be a strong taste, almost to the point of […]