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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.

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

Wisconsin, United StatesJack Link's / Headquarters Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link's Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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.

It was founded by John 'Jack' Link in 1986, using his great-grandfather's recipes. They are known for their "Messin' with Sasquatch" ads.

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.

Jerky is made from domesticated animals as well as game animals. Jerky from domesticated animals includes beef, pork, goat and mutton or lamb and game animals such as deer, kudu, springbok, kangaroo, and bison are also used.

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.

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.

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.

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".