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In addition to their original facility in Minong, Wisconsin, the company also has facilities across the Midwest including in New Glarus, Wisconsin; Alpena, South Dakota; Mankato, Minnesota; Laurens, Iowa; and Underwood, Iowa; and its marketing office in Minneapolis.

Beef jerky is a popular and convenient snack food. Its name comes from the Quechua word “ch'arki,” which means dried, salted meat. Beef jerky is made from lean cuts of beef that are marinated with various sauces, spices, and other additives.

Nutrition & Ingredients BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, BEEF STOCK, PINEAPPLE POWDER, CITRIC ACID.

Together, he and his sons worked to create our inaugural product: Jack Link's Original Kippered Beef Steak, an instant classic enjoyed by friends, neighbors and eventually the region. In 1986, Jack shook up the meat snacks category, selling his namesake beef steaks to convenience stores across Wisconsin.

Jack Link's Beef Jerky is made from lean cuts of 100% premium beef, then seasoned with simple ingredients like salt and water. It's 96% fat free with no added MSG**, and always hardwood smoked and slow cooked, resulting in a tender, delicious beef snack.

Humans have enjoyed versions of beef jerky for thousands of years. Early variations of dried meat can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, but the closest version to modern day beef jerky started with the indigenous societies of the Andes mountains in modern day Peru.

In order to create more variety and demand. There is usually more than one flavor of jerky. And these are created by adding a flavor mixture to the now cooled down jerky.

Generally, the traditional beef jerky sourced from a halal animal is halal as there is only salt (the halal ingredient) in it. But the commercial beef jerky varieties may contain a range of additional ingredients and certain food additives and preservatives.

Jerky can be made from almost any lean meat, including beef, pork, venison or smoked turkey breast. (Raw poultry is generally not recommended for use in making jerky because of the texture and flavor of the finished product.) Raw meats can be contaminated with microorganisms that cause disease.

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.

Beef Jerky is created with lean cuts of beef cut into strips and dried to preserve the flavor in a convenient, hand-held snack. It can be an easy way to add extra flavor to your meal or enjoyed by itself to add additional protein to your diet throughout the day.