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What is the absolute best beef jerky there is in this country?
Posted on 3/2/16 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 3/2/16 at 3:53 pm
Not talking the big brands like jack links. I mean the real shite. Really tough and tasty beef jerky.
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Posted on 3/2/16 at 3:56 pm to JumpingTheShark
I've not had all of the beef jerky in the country, so I couldn't tell you. I like the jerky at Bergeron's very much.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:05 pm to JumpingTheShark
The kind that is bought out a meat case and wrapped in butcher paper
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:07 pm to JumpingTheShark
Anyone know of a good jerky that's relatively inexpensive?
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:10 pm to JumpingTheShark
The best I've had was from Prasek's in El Campo, TX.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:11 pm to JumpingTheShark
From my experience, the kind you make yourself.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:12 pm to JumpingTheShark
The kind that I cut into strips, marinate for 24 hours and then dehydrate?
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:13 pm to TheChosenOne
quote:
Prasek's in El Campo, TX.
Bohemian Garlic
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:17 pm to Gnar Cat21
Yeah I love homemade. Unfortunately I don't have a dehydrator anymore. Used to love making it at home.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:45 pm to JumpingTheShark
#1 Woody's Smokehouse - Centerville, TX
As the town's name implies, it sits halfway between Dallas and Houston with locations on each side of the freeway. Their smoked elk jerky will change your life, but it's not exactly cheap given we don't exactly have an excess elk population around here to eat. Last year it was $44/pound and this year is $69/pound.
(I-45 Northbound)
947 W St Mary’s
Centerville, TX 75833
(I-45 Southbound)
1021 W St Mary’s
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-9663
#2 Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse - El Campo, TX
This gem is about 75 miles southwest of Houston and has become a must-stop location anytime I'm driving down that way. They have a specialty meats section that could make a grown man cry. Aside from the massive food selection, they have alls sorts of cool shite to look at like legit smokers, grills, deer stands....not the novel bullshite you see at Bucc-ee's. They offer lots of options for processing deer, hog, etc. for those that would rather pay for that.
29714 US 59 HWY
El Campo, Texas 77437
(979) 543-8312
1-800-20-SMOKE (207-6653)
As the town's name implies, it sits halfway between Dallas and Houston with locations on each side of the freeway. Their smoked elk jerky will change your life, but it's not exactly cheap given we don't exactly have an excess elk population around here to eat. Last year it was $44/pound and this year is $69/pound.
(I-45 Northbound)
947 W St Mary’s
Centerville, TX 75833
(I-45 Southbound)
1021 W St Mary’s
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-9663
#2 Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse - El Campo, TX
This gem is about 75 miles southwest of Houston and has become a must-stop location anytime I'm driving down that way. They have a specialty meats section that could make a grown man cry. Aside from the massive food selection, they have alls sorts of cool shite to look at like legit smokers, grills, deer stands....not the novel bullshite you see at Bucc-ee's. They offer lots of options for processing deer, hog, etc. for those that would rather pay for that.
29714 US 59 HWY
El Campo, Texas 77437
(979) 543-8312
1-800-20-SMOKE (207-6653)
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:49 pm to JumpingTheShark
I haven't had the chance to sample every beef jerky in the country. However, Bourgeois meat market in Thibodaux is damn good
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:52 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
#1 Woody's Smokehouse - Centerville, TX
This and it's not even close.
Pepper turkey
Buffalo
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:53 pm to JumpingTheShark
Buccee's
Posted on 3/2/16 at 4:56 pm to snake23
Woody's is tuff to beat
Posted on 3/2/16 at 5:01 pm to Walt OReilly
quote:
Anyone know of a good jerky that's relatively inexpensive?
Costco beef jerky is really damn good...and, of course, cheap.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 5:02 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
God bless you and your family.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 5:07 pm to TheChosenOne
quote:
The best I've had was from Prasek's in El Campo, TX.
Same. Owner is a friend of a friend from HS.Posted on 3/2/16 at 5:10 pm to JumpingTheShark
Like GG I can't say that I've sampled extensively across the entire nation - but there are a few standouts that I enjoy.
The regular jerky from the House of Jerky. It's a small national chain that ships but I usually pick some up when I'm out in Pennsylvania. They ship.
LINK /
In NYC there is the "Jerky Triangle" in Chinatown - Ling Kee, Malaysian Beef Jerky, Ping's Dried Beef and New Beef Corp all within about a 10 minute walk of each other. I've not done a side by side taste off but I tend to gravitate to the square style (vs sliced style) spicy beef variety at Malaysian Beef. Whenever I bring some to a poker night it is the first thing to disappear. It's not bark-like so if you enjoy gnawing endlessly at your snack the style may not be for you. Almost all these spots run about $20 a pound, most are cash only. Serious Eats did a write up a while back - here's a link.
LINK
Looks like Malaysia Beef Jerky now ships...
LINK
Another friend brings along African biltong style beef jerky from a place in the West Village called Jonty Jacobs. I can't recall the exact variety he picks up but it is another short lived hit when the cards are being thrown. Just checked - they ship.
LINK /
I'm curious to see what else comes up. Is there anything local worth trying?
The regular jerky from the House of Jerky. It's a small national chain that ships but I usually pick some up when I'm out in Pennsylvania. They ship.
LINK /
In NYC there is the "Jerky Triangle" in Chinatown - Ling Kee, Malaysian Beef Jerky, Ping's Dried Beef and New Beef Corp all within about a 10 minute walk of each other. I've not done a side by side taste off but I tend to gravitate to the square style (vs sliced style) spicy beef variety at Malaysian Beef. Whenever I bring some to a poker night it is the first thing to disappear. It's not bark-like so if you enjoy gnawing endlessly at your snack the style may not be for you. Almost all these spots run about $20 a pound, most are cash only. Serious Eats did a write up a while back - here's a link.
LINK
Looks like Malaysia Beef Jerky now ships...
LINK
Another friend brings along African biltong style beef jerky from a place in the West Village called Jonty Jacobs. I can't recall the exact variety he picks up but it is another short lived hit when the cards are being thrown. Just checked - they ship.
LINK /
I'm curious to see what else comes up. Is there anything local worth trying?
This post was edited on 3/2/16 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 3/2/16 at 5:15 pm to DonChowder
quote:
The best I've had was from Prasek's in El Campo, TX.
quote:
Owner is a friend of a friend from HS.
They've been in business for over 40 years. You must really eat healthy and exercise regularly.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 5:34 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
You must really eat healthy and exercise regularly.
No and yes. But living 2000 miles to the west keeps me out of reach of the delicious jerky. 
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