MADE WITH 100% BEEF: Our Teriyaki Beef Jerky starts with carefully selected lean cuts of 100% premium beef marinated with a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Then, it's slow cooked over hardwood smoke.

It's seasoned with our own quality mix of spices and generous amounts of fresh black pepper, then smoked with real wood in our smokehouses until each piece is tender and juicy. But be warned, when you bite into Old Trapper Peppered jerky, it might bite you back.

Dennis and Melinda Evenson Outside the lush river valley of Tillamook, Oregon, an area once roamed by trappers and explorers, Dennis and Melinda Evenson began smoking meat in the back of their country store in 1969.

Beef, Soy Sauce [Water, Soy Sauce Powder (Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Maltodextrin) Sodium Benzoate], Brown Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Salt, Flavorings, Sodium Nitrite.

Jerky is a nutrient-dense meat that has been made lightweight by drying. A pound of meat or poultry weighs about 4 ounces after being made into jerky.

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.

Traditionally, jerky was made using the sun, wind and smoke from fires to preserve and extend the shelf life of meat. Drying and smoking results in meat products that have a long storage life, allowing for the preservation of large amounts of meat that could be stored and consumed later.

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.

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.

Teriyaki Jerky is a classic flavor with a tangy spice that is a fan-favorite flavor for sure! What a sweet sweet victory with this one. You can never go wrong with teriyaki for that always satisfying, succulent flavor! Pack Size: 2.5 oz.

Sirloin Steak. A sirloin steak cut of meat is teriyaki's best friend. It's the best, most tender beef for stir fry. It cooks quickly and will soak up the flavors you cook it in (like our beef stir fry sauce). However, you can also use flank steak or chuck steak to make teriyaki beef.

In short, though beef jerky is a healthy snack, its best consumed in moderation. Most of your diet should come from whole, unprocessed foods. Though beef jerky is healthy, avoid eating too much of it, as it's high in sodium and may come with the same health risks that are linked to eating processed meats.

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".

History of Jerky Some say Native Americans made the first jerky (buffalo jerky) thousands of years ago, while others say an ancient Inca tribe called the Quechua made jerky as early as the 1500's. Whatever the case, this time-tested recipe has been passed from generation to generation.

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.