Old Trapper Smoked Products has produced its signature line of authentic handmade beef jerky from its headquarters in Forest Grove, Oregon since 1969. That 50 years of experience, complemented by continued investments in state-of-the-art processes, result in top-quality products that are distributed nationwide.

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1969 Old Trapper Smoked Products Inc. has been creating and delivering quality smoked meat snacks and beef jerky since 1969.

Melinda and Dennis Evenson established Old Trapper in Tillamook, Oregon in 1969, naming their company for the trappers who once visited the coastal community. Today, it is led by their children. Son Ole Evenson is president.

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18-month Since 1969, Old Trapper® has been dedicated to providing the highest quality, best value meat snacks available. Our family-run business has been a national brand for over30 years. We use tried and true methods of using natural wood smoke, not liquid or artificial smoke. 18-month shelf-life.

Specifically, jerky is meat that has been preserved by dehydrating, or removing moisture, at a low temperature for a long time. Once dried, a pound of meat is typically reduced to about 4 ounces.

Beef jerky and dried beef are almost the exact same thing. The only difference is that beef jerky often has added ingredients like salt, seasoning, and liquid marinades, where dried beef is just that - beef that has been dried.

Melinda and Dennis Evenson established Old Trapper in Tillamook, Oregon in 1969, naming their company for the trappers who once visited the coastal community. Today, it is led by their children. Son Ole Evenson is president.

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Even so, beef jerky is expensive. Beef jerky is so expensive because it uses a lot of quality meat to make just a little bit of jerky, the process takes resources and employees' time, and beef jerky producers often buy from the beef industry and the price of beef can be expensive.

After sampling 15 different brands in a blind test, we picked Lucky Jerky – Original Premium Angus as the best beef jerky overall. This brand had the most balanced texture - chewy without being crumbly - and the pieces in our bag were almost all larger than an inch square with very few crumbs.

Consuming beef jerky in moderation is key since processed and red meats can increase the risk of health complications. Beef jerky often has high sodium content to preserve the meat. Excess sodium may lead to bloating and weight gain. American Heart Association.