As with many things in life, answering the question, “Is beef jerky healthy?” isn’t as simple as you may think. You’ve undoubtedly seen information touting it as a high-protein snack and just as much warning you that it’s too high in sodium to be healthy. So which is it? The truth is—it depends. Beef jerky […]
People want jerky that’s natural, delicious, and without additives. That’s what many of the big jerky companies just don’t get. That’s not to say some of the small ones don’t get it, either. But at the end of the day, a small smokehouse with high quality standards is going to be your best bet. 5 […]
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 […]
How much more delicious was that hot dog before you knew what went into making it? Delving into the nitty gritty particulars can be more like opening a (ahem) can of worms. Do you really want to know if your favorite snack is healthy? Lucky for you, you can keep the top on that can, […]
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 […]
What is in the jerky you are eating? If your favorite jerky has a lot of words that you cannot pronounce, then step up to a delicious jerky that is hand made in small batches with ingredients you know and can understand. At Mountain America Jerky, we publish the ingredients and nutritional values of jerky […]