The Tibetan yak is a high-altitude bovine that is native to the Himalayas and other regions of Central Asia. Known for their handlebar horns and tough, long hair – which is used to make high-quality woolen textiles – yaks have a rich history in Tibetan culture as a source of transportation, clothing, fuel and food. […]
Oh, what a wonderful time of year. Winter is receding, spring is budding, the birds are singing and – if you listen closely – you might just hear the cheers and jeers of college basketball fans everywhere. That’s right, it’s March Madness! Whether you’re a fanatic, a fair-weather fan or just in it for the […]
Depending on where you live, you might be lucky enough to visit the world’s largest living bird at your local zoo or aviary. If you’re really lucky, you might get to experience the majesty of a herd of ostriches roaming the semiarid plains and woodlands of Africa. Recently, some extremely lucky citizens – and not-so-lucky […]
What is it about exotic meats that make them so appealing? Do you love beef and turkey jerky, but crave something out of the ordinary, something surprising and different? Well, try a stick of exotic meat jerky and kick up your snacking game a notch. Impress your friends and loved ones with your sophisticated good […]
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 […]
Surely you’ve noticed a Tibetan Yak in a pasture somewhere. Tibetan Yaks look like large cows with big horns that stick out sideways and long fluffy bangs that stick up and hang in their eyes. They are central to the cultural and life of high mountain communities in the region of Tibet because they provide […]
Have you ever tasted Ostrich before? Those gangly, oversize birds have been a popular meat for many years and they even have a few surprising, if not startling, health facts about them. The meat from the Ostrich is extremely low in fat and makes some darn good Exotic Ostrich Jerky. High in Protein Ostrich meat […]
No matter what it’s called, it’s tasty! There are many names for wild boar. Some people call it wild pig; others call it a razorback or a boar. If you call it wild boar jerky or wild hog jerky either make a darn fine jerky. Some people think that it is similar to the pork that […]
If you have had beef sticks before then you know what an easy snack they can be. While they are readily available in many convenience stores, the quality of those are not near what we have produced at Mountain America with our amazing jerky sticks. One taste will tell you there is no comparison. Our […]
Many people I have talked to think that jerky is tough and difficult to chew. They liken it to dried out shoe leather. Unfortunately, many even believe that all jerky has a similar flavor and texture. However, the truth is that all jerky is not the same! Here is our difference: Mountain America uses specific […]