Family-owned and Operated for Generations The foundation for Jack Link's was set in the 1880s when Chris Link moved to America from the old country and settled in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. He didn't take much with him, but he did bring his family's sausage recipes. Talk about applaudable priorities.

Beef jerky history starts with how jerky was originally made. Jerky was a form of heat preservation that was originally created to prevent freshly hunted meat from spoiling over long periods of time. The name jerky actually comes from a South American native tribe name for the process to dates back to the Inca empire.

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.

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.

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.

And tender unlike many dried proteins which make you wonder how exactly are these snacks made today on Need for knowledge.

Jerky is lean trimmed meat cut into strips and dehydrated to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt to prevent bacteria growth. The word "jerky" derives from the Quechua word ch'arki which means "dried, salted meat".

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 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.

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.

We use the leanest cuts of meat, slice them into snack-worthy strips and then follow a 100-year-old family recipe to perfectly craft our jerky. Our meat is marinated with select, premium ingredients and a unique blend of herbs which gives Jack Link's its remarkable flavor.

Traditional whole-muscle jerky is shredded into a light and airy texture. Beef jerky chew is typically packaged in round tins reminiscent of chewing tobacco, but it is actually beef jerky in a can. In fact, many people have used jerky chew as a way to quit actual tobacco products.