6 Healthiest Beef Jerky Brands—and 3 To Avoid

Eatthis ^ | 11/13/2024 | Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT

[ChicagoConservative27]

It is no secret that protein is a macro that you simply can't do without, especially if you are trying to manage your weight, muscle mass, or blood pressure. And for protein seekers, jerky is a go-to snack that packs a punch in the protein department—some jerkies even provide a whopping 16 grams of protein per serving). What makes jerky appealing to many is that, unlike other go-to protein-packed snack options like hard-boiled eggs and cheese, jerky is shelf-stable, completely eliminating the need to keep your nosh at a cool temperature for safety reasons. The smoky and satisfying taste that jerky offers doesn't hurt either. And if you want to take the plunge and buy some jerky for your next snack, it may be helpful to know about some of the best beef jerky options on the market.

[HartleyMBaldwin]

That’s what I have is the 5-tray, though I bought it new. Had to replace the fan two years ago because it would slip on the shaft until it would hit the guard and make a lot of noise. Gluing it didn’t help, and pinning it and getting everything balanced would have been too much trouble.

Otherwise no problems, and I use it a lot.

[Lurker]

Between the Excalibur dehydrator and the All American canner Mrs L and I manage to fill our larder with high quality foods suitable for long term storage just in case of hard times.

Good luck.

L