8oz Premium Hickory Beef Jerky Pieces (hickory smoked jerky in random size pieces)

I have to say I was a bit hesitant about ordering this product given all of the negative reviews-but I figured-"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."-and I am so glad I took a chance. This is, without question, the best beef jerky I've ever had. The flavor was perfect, as was the texture & I even appreciated the way it was cut in to relatively small pieces. Many other reviews stated that the saltiness was so overpowering that it was barely edible, or too greasy or had too much gristle, etc...Maybe they received a completely different batch or it just wasn't for them; but if I was going to complain about anything-it would only be that the price was just a little too high. I recently purchased another brand of beef jerky from Amazon-and while the quality was good-it was just too sweet for my taste. I have never cared for sweet or sugary beef jerky-I like it salty and full-flavored and tough (but not like boot leather). This jerky got 5 stars from me across the board-so much so that even though I haven't finished the first 16oz bag I received 2 days ago, I just placed an order for 2 more 16oz bags. As I've said, if they could lower the price below $30 for 16oz, I would not have a single unfavorable thing to say. All that being said, this jerky may not be for everyone, but as long as they don't increase the cost and the quality remains the same-they have a life-long customer in me.

Like most people reviewing this jerky, I too try a lot and eat of a lot jerky (because it's tastes great and it's low carb by nature). I read the reviews and decided to try it out. Received today, opened it, tried it, loved it. Right away, you notice how dark the meat is compared to commonly found store-bought trash. That's because soy sauce is the primary flavoring agent...like real western-style jerky should be. In fact, once you open the vacuum sealed package, you realize how moist the meat is because the soy flavorings are absorbed really well into the meat. Like other comments note, this is NOT a sweet jerky. There is virtually no sugar present. It's salty/savory jerky. So if you have extreme sensitives to salty foods, you may be disappointed. First bite, you realize how high quality the meat really is. It's cut into 2-3" long, 0.5" wide strips perfect for snacking. It's by far the best packaged jerky I've found, outside of artisan mom & pop shops on the side of a deserted highway in the middle of nowhere. Highly recommended.

Love this jerky! Great flavor, smaller pieces. I tried this first in Pennsylvania, never seen it again, I actually kept the name so I could attempt to find it again Here we are on Amazon, they have everything!!!!! Definitely recommend!!

Awful, just awful. I was hoping for a strong flavored, dry jerky like some of the higher end jerky I have bought in the past, but what I got was a pile of garbage easily outdone by both any random corner store or even the most basic choice from Wal-Mart. The texture is not so much tough or tender as it is rubbery, oddly shiny, and slimy. It's off putting on several levels, combining the unappetizing artificiality of your average cheap grocery store brand without even offering anything in return. The flavor isn't any better. I will say it tastes 'homemade', but more in the sense of being made by somebody who doesn't really know how to cook. Spice, hickory smoke, anything that should probably be inside it is just gone, instead it just tastes like raw soy sauce; like beef is being used to bring out the flavor of the cheap condiment rather than vice versa. Even the packaging manages to be just a little bit rubbish. The vacuum sealing would be good for freshness if it actually contained anything worth preserving; but is also turns the package into an awkward brick that has to be stabbed open; and the wrinkled label combined with tiny grey text on a black label in front of black "jerky" makes it impossible to read the information without first opening and inflating the bag. I'm willing to accept that I just made a huge mistake and lost some money to a worthless product; but for anybody who doesn't want to do the same, I recommend ordering anything else.

Overall, a good jerky, but the extra salt is not necessary. Consistency: a traditional jerky..This means it is not moist or soggy. It is dry (which is fine with me) and the pieces appear to be premium beef. They are pretty easy to chew, with a slightly oily coating on the pieces. I would give the consistency grade a B+, as long as you like traditional style. Flavor: heavy salt & soy flavors. The finish is a little sweet and a little hot. I can't seem to detect any "hickory" or smoked flavors. The salt and Soy overpower them entirely. The flavor gets a C-. Needs more balance. Overall: not a bad jerky. Taste is pretty good, but the excessive salt is a fault. If there was more smoke flavor and about half the salt, this would be amazing jerky. I can't believe the amount of salt in this product. I used to work in Food Science, and my feeling is that if the company had to list the amount of sodium per serving, it would be insane. ( perhaps a full days recommended allowance in half a bag) I would give the overall grade as a B-. I would purchase it again, especially for any activity where sweating would occur, and no refrigeration. Hiking and camping would be my 2 uses......

I make my own jerky most of the time, but it's a process so sometimes it's nice to have it made for me and I'm particular choosy about which brands of Jerky I'll actually order. This one has been one of my favorites, Great flavor, texture, and consistency, all key points I look for. However 2 negative factors, which are admittedly petty. 1: I have never seen something so thoroughly and tightly vacuum sealed. Great for freshness upon delivery but you better be prepared to spend a solid 5-10 minutes trying to break apart the clump of jerky that is completely stuck together. 2: The bag is not resealable. So unless you intend to sit down and eat the whole thing in one sitting you'll need to transfer it to a different bag to maintain quality. Overall still good, have ordered it a few times and will likely get more. But would love to see resealable bags and more potential flavor variety.

Actual genuine beef jerky. This isn't that super processed bs you buy at the store. You typically find this kind of stuff at a random bar by lucky chance or some gas station in a jar with tongs. Exactly what I was looking for. Know this stuff is more on the dry end and is more of the REAL beef kind of stuff. So if you are looking for that garbage crap that every brand sells, you may be disappointed. Went through about 9 different brands looking for this kind of jerky.

As I write this review, I am reminded of Malcolm Gladwell's TED talk wherein he poked fun at consumers of coffee for reporting in staggering numbers their preference for dark, rich, hearty blends. Of course, when faced with the actual choice, a disproportionately large number of consumers preferred simpler, milky, and weak coffee because it was more palatable. I am aware that a not-insignificant portion of prior reviewers have lambasted this jerky for its perceived saltiness, leathery texture, and greasiness. After having tasted enough of the jerky myself, I have become convinced that those reviewers would probably be much happier with a nice, big bag of Jack Link's or Oberto. Not that there is anything inherently wrong in wanting an inferior jerky; after all, Jack Link's is much cheaper, and it comes in at least 10 different flavors like carne seca and steak sauce! However, one shouldn't complain about a product one doesn't understand. Buffalo Bills is a purist's jerky, meant for those that appreciate jerky as it was traditionally understood and prepared. If you are under the mistaken impression that jerky is supposed to be soft and supple, drenched in teriyaki, and beet red in the bag, then you are probably better off buying your jerky at the gas station. Is this jerky salty? Almost certainly, as all marinated, dried, and smoked meats are and should be. Is this jerky especially salty? Absolutely not. Does this jerky have a rough texture? Of course, as all connoisseurs of jerky should desire and expect. Is it leathery? Absolutely not. Is the jerky greasy? Only if you are a reviewer with no context as to how quality jerky should look and feel. Bottom line: for the price, you have to honestly ask yourself whether you are truly a fan of quality jerky, or whether you are just pretending at it.