Protein for Recovery. Fuel for the Next Game. Recovery Starts Between Games In youth sports, everyone talks about practice, training, and game performance — but one of the most overlooked parts of staying healthy and playing well is recovery. And recovery doesn’t only start after an injury. Instead, it starts with the small habits athletes […]
When winter hits, real adventurers know it takes more than hot coffee to keep you going — you need real fuel. Whether you’re carving fresh powder, tracking elk through deep snow, or driving mountain passes to visit family, Mountain America Jerky is the best jerky for winter adventures. Unlike sugary snacks that leave you crashing halfway through the day, […]
Beef jerky has long been a favorite snack for its high-protein nutritional profile and convenient portability. Whether you’re a fan of making your own jerky or letting someone else go through the pains for you, selecting the best meat for beef jerky is crucial to achieving a delicious balance of flavor and texture. But beef […]
Given its high protein content, savory flavor, and convenient portability, homemade beef jerky has been popular for centuries. We get the appeal — much of the team here has fond memories of our families making jerky at home when we were kids. We’d take it camping and on road trips or grab a few pieces […]
Updated November 18, 2024 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 since I own a jerky company? But it’s more than that — the products sold in stores […]
We’ve been hearing the word “artisan” thrown around a bunch lately. What makes something “artisan”? When you apply this word to jerky, what is “artisan jerky” and why is it better than jerky from a big company that might be out of touch with the artisan process? Let’s jump right into this “artisan” debate, because […]
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 […]
There has been a lot of discussion about survival foods in the news and on many websites lately. We did a post a while back on how to Be Ready for Any Emergency with a Fully Stocked Disaster Kit and not surprising, jerky is a main component on that list. While some people scoff at […]
It is a simple fact – I love Jerky. You love Jerky. That is why we are here and presumably why you are here reading this. We have something in common. We make awesome jerky. No, I am not bragging! We have been told time and time again by our customer reviews that our jerky […]
With more and more people becoming aware of preservatives and chemicals in our food, buying foods that are as natural and preservative free as possible is becoming the norm. We have been making our gourmet jerky without preservatives, added MSG or nitrites since 1999. Because of that we have been a favorite of gourmet connoisseurs […]