What Meat Makes the Best Jerky?

Jerky kicks ass. It tastes amazing, has a good amount of protein and since it’s dehydrated it has a long shelf life. It’s also incredibly versatile and can be made with any meat.

Seriously, any meat. You can even find salmon jerky out there! With so many options available on the market, you’re probably interested in trying different things.

Which meat makes the best jerky anyway? Well, it’s all based on personal inclinations that factor in your own taste palate and dietary preferences. But we have opinions.

We make meat snacks. It’s our thing, and we’re damn good at it. We believe beef, chicken, turkey and pork make the best jerky, so we use them in our products.

Beef Jerky

Beef is great if you want the classic jerky experience. It’s been eaten for generations by people from all walks of life whether it’s on an outdoor adventure or a day at the office.

If you’re still concerned about fat content, we get it. Fortunately, our beef jerky is made with 100% lean meat, which can help you get the most nutritional bang for your buck.

What do we mean by nutritional bang for the buck? Depending on the product you choose, a serving of jerky can contain 25-120 calories with 4-13 grams of protein. Overall, beef jerky makes for a pretty solid choice for your next snack.

Pork Strips

There’s something unique about pork. Even if you cook it with no seasonings or sauces, it still manages to have a rich flavor. That’s why we use it to make jerky.

Our pork jerky, including a special bacon jerky, will give you a taste that brings your mind into a state of permanent summer grill-outs. It’s so decadent you might even forget about beef! Our pork strips will also give you 6-9 grams of protein per serving.

Turkey Jerky

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving dinner. But leave the gravy out of it, our seasonings and marinades are booming with flavor.

Turkey jerky is great if you’re interested in consuming less red meat or pork. It has nutrients that can give you energy without compromising on taste.

The cool thing about turkey is that it’s deceptively dense in nutrients. You wouldn’t realize it with how light the meat tastes, but our turkey jerky has more protein than almost all of our beef jerky products!

A serving of turkey jerky has only 70 calories and also has 12 grams of protein. That’s one powerful bird that makes for some high-quality jerky.

Chicken Tender Bites

You’re probably not a vegetarian if you’re looking for the best jerky meats. But maybe your doctor has said you need to eat less red meat and pork for health reasons.

Or you’re just choosing to go that route on your own. Either way, you still want meat in your diet and you love jerky. Well, you’re in luck because there’s chicken jerky!

Delicious, wholesome chicken… It’s lean and tender and tastes great when marinated, seasoned and smoked. Chicken bites feature 8 grams of protein and 70 calories per serving.

Come to Jack Link’s for the Best Jerky Meat Around

Listen, dude, the best meat for jerky is up to personal taste and dietary preferences. You might like the traditional approach of beef jerky. If you can’t or don’t eat red meat, then maybe you want to try poultry.

It’s ultimately up to you, and we have something for everyone. Whether you want jerky made from beef, chicken, turkey or pork, you can find it at Jack Link’s and stock up today.