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Based on the Link family signature recipe, our Original Beef Jerky is slowly cooked over a special blend of hardwoods for the classic flavor America loves. MADE WITH 100% BEEF: Our Original Beef Jerky starts with carefully selected lean cuts of 100% premium beef.

Process jerkies are popularly made not just in America. But around the world.

Jack Link's Jerky is made from a natural product (Beef). This comes from a number of sources and types of cow or bull meat. Each cut of beef is different and this can cause a piece of beef to cook differently than another.

Beef jerky is a great snack food that's high in protein and a good source of various minerals, including zinc and iron. However, store-bought varieties are high in sodium and may be associated with other risks, so it's best consumed in moderation as part of a varied diet.

Beef jerky originates from North America, whereas biltong is from South Africa (who had Dutch settlers way back in 1652). Biltong is made using a simple seasoning profile and cure to bring out the best in the meat, while jerky is often marinated with sugary artificial flavours.

Beef jerky is an easy, on-the-go snack that packs high protein, zinc, and iron concentrations. Those nutrients are essential for overall health. Consuming beef jerky in moderation is key since processed and red meats can increase the risk of health complications.

As you probably know, jerky is sliced meat that's marinated in various spices and then cooked with heat. It's dry and chewy in the best ways possible. Biltong, on the other hand, is shredded meat that's cured in vinegar and air dried, making it softer and saltier.

Beef jerky is the most popular form of jerky, and as the name suggests, it is made from beef (cow meat). Jerky can also be made from pork (from pigs, to make bacon jerky), deer (venison), or lamb. While much less common, jerky has also been made from the meat of fish, buffalo, alligators, kangaroo, and elk.

"Beef Jerky Chunked and Formed" - produced from chunks of meat that are molded and formed, then cut into strips. "Beef Jerky Ground and Formed or Chopped and Formed" - produced from ground or chopped meat, molded and cut into strips.

Also, beef jerky has a good amount of iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and folate. Iron boosts immunity and helps in regulating the temperature of the body. It generates energy and increases the production of red blood cells.

Many body builders have turned to jerky for their post workout meal because it hits the sweet spot of low fat, low sugar, and just the right amount of protein (about 10-20 grams).