TasteTV Gift Guide: Handmade Jerky for Artisan Protein Lovers

A multi-award winner in the JERKY AWARDS, Damn Good also has some pluses for the health-conscious snacker. The flavors that scored well in the JERKY AWARDS are the Good Sweet & Spicy, Hawaiian Teriyaki, and Premium Teriyaki.

The judges said, “Damn Good Premium Teriyaki – Great overall flavor and texture, not too salty or dry with nice after taste.

This jerky is not only tasty, but also:

• Low Fat
• No Preservatives
• No Nitrates
• Made In U.S.A.

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Jamie’s Jerky is some of the best for Grass Fed Beef and All Natural Turkey Jerky. It also has won several awards year after year in the annual JERKY AWARDS.

The jerky is hand-sliced to ensure the right amount of flavor, texture, and juiciness. The resealable pouch also comes in handy when you are carrying it out and about, or just “might” not finish the bag in one sitting.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, “Jamie’s jerky…is sexy, fun, healthy, not your Dad’s jerky.”

From a health perspective:

• No added sugar
• Gluten Free
• No Preservatives
• No Nitrites
• No MSG
• USDA inspected meats
• Grass Fed Beef
• No hormones or antibiotics

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The JerkyPro Shredded Teriyaki Beef Jerky won Gold in the most recent JERKY AWARDS.

You can be an armchair quarterback or a real quarterback and like this jerky. Says the company, “JerkyPro is actively engaged in xGames, eSports, MMA, competitive motorsports, and military efforts. Bottom line, we cater to anyone and everyone that loves JERKY!”

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Kingmade has a history in the world of professional golf. Jeff King, former caddie on the PGA™ and LPGA® tours, originally set out to redeem beef jerky from its gas-station reputation as well as find ones that were the best to keep his players at their peek form.

Kingmade says about the Classic: “CLASSIC RECIPE JERKY is crafted with tender cuts of beef flank steak, artfully seasoned in a sublime blend of steakhouse spices and brown sugar then meticulously slow-cooked to perfection – appropriate for the clubhouse, the tee box, the 19th hole and beyond.”

Flavors that scored high in the JERKY AWARDS are Classic Recipe, and Buffalo Style. Said one judge, “The Kingmade Jerky Buffalo style had the best flavor.”

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Three generations of jerky makers have made North Carolina-based Sunburst Trout Farms what it is today.

Sustainably farm raised, antibiotic free, and hormone & animal by-product free. Even though it’s made of fish, this jerky also does not require refrigeration. As an added plus, fish jerky is a good source of protein and is high in Omega-3 fatty acids .

Says Sunburst Trout Farms, “The jerky is made with prime trout meat which has been scraped from the backbones after the trout are filleted. It is then mixed with a local organic miso tamari and other spices. Once mixed, the seasoned blend is piped onto smoking trays and smoked at the perfect temperature to ensure that it’s shelf stable for up to one year.”

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