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Beef Jerky: Frequently Asked Questions

What is beef jerky?

It is jerky made with beef. The word "jerky" itself comes from the Quechua term Charqui, which means "dried meat". Jerky is an early application of food preservation because jerky can be stored without refrigeration.

IS BEEF JERKY ALLOWED?

Beef jerky is usually made with some kind of sugar, but some are dried and seasoned without any sugar or sweeteners. As always, check the ingredient list. If there are no Funky Foods on the ingredient list you may have it.

What is your top selling beef jerky?

Our most popular flavor is our BBJ Premium Label "Roast Beef" beef jerky. Tender with extradonary flavor, easy to chew and the texture is subtle.

What is the difference between Biltong and Beef Jerky?

Biltong is dry cured and not cooked and there are no preservatives. Dry cure means that the Biltong has a soft texture when you chew it. Jerky is saturated with preservatives and then cooked at 160F for 6 hours. You may as well eat a piece of cardboard with some flavor in it. The other big difference is our spices. Our authentic South African spices have 22 components and this gives our Biltong a unique and distinctive taste to that of Beef Jerky.

Why is most beef jerky so expensive?

The main reason is that all jerky is costly to make. Beef is about 60% water, so when it is dried most of the weight is evaporated. It takes about 2.5 LBs of quality beef to make 1 LB of jerky. Secondly, many jerky companies use expensive chemicals and preservatives when making their jerky, and they have alot of waste just based on how they make it. We use minimal preservatives, especially in our Original and Fiery Hot flavors, and have a unique process is much more efficient and reduces waste considerably. ...

Does the Beef Jerky have Proteins?

Yes, the Beef Jerky is very high in proteins , because it derives from grass fed beef.

Why is beef jerky a good snack food?

Beef Jerky is a quick and healthy snack, and unlike most other snack foods, its very high in protein. It’s an awesome meal or snack for those days where you’re just so busy that you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. It’s also great whether you’re working, biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, or even just lounging around at home. It’s a fantastic, take-anywhere, eat-anytime kind of meal or snack. Alos beef jerky and other jerky meats (Venison, Deer, Elk) are low in fat, and carbs yet high in protein. ...

How would you describe the texture of your beef jerky?

Our beef jerky is somewhat soft while still being chewy. It is definitely not dried out and tough. We get about as many compliments on our texture as our flavor.

Is biltong just another word for beef jerky?

Some people say that Biltong is a finer version of beef jerky. Biltong is traditionally air dried, whereas jerky is usually dried using heated kilns.

Is Undle Red's Beef Jerky a healthy snack?

Yes. Beef jerky is 97% fat free. Jerky gives you ZIP: zinc, iron and protein. These nutrients give your body the best kind of energy boost without sugar or carbohydrates.

How does the Beef Jerky get to my place?

In Australia by Australian Express Post. International orders by Australia Post courier.

Why does Beef Jerky cost so much?

It takes one pound of meat or poultry to make 4 oz of Jerky.

How is Organic Prairie Beef Jerky made?

Organic Prairie Beef Jerky is made by trimming and thinly slicing lean beef, tumbling it with organic spices, and then cooking and drying it.

What are good uses for Organic Prairie beef jerky?

Organic Prairie Beef Jerky is portable for quick, nutritious snacks, and perfect for camping or commuting. Our beef jerky comes in three mouthwatering flavors, and provides a flavor profile sure to please everyone. Produced without added nitrates or nitrites, Organic Prairie Beef Jerky offers a traditional snack favorite without potentially harmful added chemicals.

What varieties of Organic Prairie beef jerky are available?

Prairie Classic, 2 oz. (mild) Smoky Chipotle, 2 oz. (medium) Spicy Hickory, 2 oz. (hot)

How do I make beef jerky?

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What makes Beef Jerky so healthy?

Beef Jerky snacks are the fastest growing segment of the snack food industry in north america and other parts of the world, as consumers realize its low-fat (3% fat), low-sugar, high protein, energy and nutritional value. This makes Beer Jerky a great alternative to unhealthy snacks like chips or chocolate.

What is the shelf life of your Beef Jerky?

We guarantee that our beef jerky will stay fresh for the period of 12 months while it's packed in its original packaging. No refrigeration requred!

Where can I buy Beef Jerky?

You can purchase our beef jerky in a COOP in your region. The snack is available in the department "Fleischkonserven". Further retail is possible through this website as well as different gas stations nationwide.

How can I keep beef jerky for a long time without refrigeration?

Air and moisture are the two things that are needed to allow mold to grow. Back in the old days, before plastic vacuum bags were around, the jerky lovers just kept the jerky in places where air could circulate about it. What the cowboys and Indians did was keep it in pockets or on the clothes line. The plastic vacuum bags that we have today, which are used to keep air off the jerky, only work for a certain length of time. ...

How is Big John's Beef jerky different from other brands?

Our jerky is made using a totally different and unique process (patent pending) then all other jerky on the market today. For one, it is smoked with real hickory woodchips for over 14 hours, unlike other brands which use artificial smoke flavoring and/or dry it for just a few hours or less.

Do you hate beef jerky?

No, dumbass. The following words should never be taken literally on my site: "always, every, all, everything, nothing," and "never. " Actually most of the things I say I hate on my site, I really don't care about strongly in real life. Animals and animal rights for example. I just don't give a shit either way. So why do I say animals are only good for eating? Well, for two reasons. First of all, because they are. ...
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Does Cattaneo Bros. Beef Jerky contain sugar?

Original, Peppered, Mesquite and Extra-Hot flavors of Cattaneo Bros. Beef Jerky do NOT contain sugar. Our Teriyaki flavor has a little bit of sugar to make it sweet. See nutritional information for details.

Is the Uncle Red's Beef Jerky Web Store secure?

Yes. This site has security measures in place to protect your personal information when placing an order online. Our software uses a 1024 bit SSL model to encrypt the credit card details within the browser on the buyer's PC.

Does Uncle Red's Beef Jerky contain sugar?

See nutrition fact page for answers.

Where can we buy the Beef Jerky?

We sell the Beef Jerky in different Retail Outlets in Australia specially in Tropical North Queensland and on the Web in our Online Shop . How does the Beef Jerky get to my place? In Australia by Australian Express Post. International orders by Australia Post courier.

Can I make beef jerky in my microwave oven?

To make beef jerky takes an extremely slow drying and curing process.

What are the health benefits of eating Organic Prairie's beef jerky?

Eating organic beef is an excellent way of minimizing one's risk of exposure to antibiotics, synthetic pesticides or hormones, as well as the harmful bacteria that are more likely to be found in meat produced in confined animal feeding operations (CAFO's). Organic Prairie beef jerky is an excellent source of low fat protein, produced without synthetic nitrates or nitrites. People who eat beef regularly are more likely to meet 100% of the RDA for protein, iron, zinc, and B-vitamins. (USDA CSFII 1994-96 ). ...

Does Oberto Natural Style Beef Jerky or Turkey Jerky contain Wheat Gluten?

The Oberto Natural Style Beef Jerky in original, hickory and peppered do not contain wheat gluten. The Oberto Natural Style Turkey Jerky in original and peppered do not contain wheat gluten.
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