I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar, reached in
and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
peppered to death and delicious.

Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for some.

I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good ol'
stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend? Peppery
preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.

Thanks,

Andy

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar, reached
>in
> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
> peppered to death and delicious.
>
> Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for some.
>
> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good ol'
> stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend? Peppery
> preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy

I don't like the peppered flavor, I prefer the original, but I think the
best jerky is Pemmican. It is more tender than most jerkys. Even more
tender is Jack Link's kippered beef steak. Most other jerkys are dry and
tough.

Mitch

Andy wrote:
>
> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the
> good ol' stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend?
> Peppery preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.

If there's an Asian food store nearby, you'll likely
find an excellent selection of interesting jerkies,
such as pork jerkies, fluffy jerkies (don't know
the technical name), and jerkies flavored with various
fruit juices.

Mitch Scherer said...

> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar, reached
>>in
>> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
>> peppered to death and delicious.
>>
>> Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for some.
>>
>> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good
ol'
>> stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend? Peppery
>> preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>
> I don't like the peppered flavor, I prefer the original, but I think the
> best jerky is Pemmican. It is more tender than most jerkys. Even more
> tender is Jack Link's kippered beef steak. Most other jerkys are dry and
> tough.
>
> Mitch


Mitch,

I ended up buying a small bag of Oberto original. The little jerky in the
bag there was were all different sizes and different chewiness. Not good
jerky. And there was a small packet of something (desiccant?) in the bottom
of the bag I almost ate.

I'll try a bag of Pemmican next time around.

Thanks,

Andy

Mark Thorson said...

> Andy wrote:
>>
>> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the
>> good ol' stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend?
>> Peppery preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>
> If there's an Asian food store nearby, you'll likely
> find an excellent selection of interesting jerkies,
> such as pork jerkies, fluffy jerkies (don't know
> the technical name), and jerkies flavored with various
> fruit juices.


The only Asian market I found close by was basically a small Asian 7/11.
Nothing resembling a large variety, busy Asian market.

I'll keep your suggestion in mind if I happen to find a good one.

Thanks,

Andy

Andy <q> wrote:
>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar, reached in
>and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
>peppered to death and delicious.
>
>Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for some.
>
>I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good ol'
>stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend? Peppery
>preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.

The stuff that Costco stocks isn't bad. And it comes
in a pretty good peppery version. Pacific Brand, I think.
And, of course, it's cheap. 2 lbs for $8 or $11 or something.

--Blair

Andy wrote:
> Mitch Scherer said...
>
>> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar,
>>> reached in
>>> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It
>>> was peppered to death and delicious.
>>>
>>
>> I don't like the peppered flavor, I prefer the original, but I think
>> the best jerky is Pemmican. It is more tender than most jerkys.
>> Even more tender is Jack Link's kippered beef steak. Most other
>> jerkys are dry and tough.
>>
>> Mitch
>
> I ended up buying a small bag of Oberto original. The little jerky in
> the bag there was were all different sizes and different chewiness.
> Not good jerky. And there was a small packet of something
> (desiccant?) in the bottom of the bag I almost ate.
>
> I'll try a bag of Pemmican next time around.
>
Are you supposed to be eating this stuff given that you have gout?

Jill

jmcquown said...


> Are you supposed to be eating this stuff given that you have gout?
>
> Jill


Jill,

Of course not! Just like I'm not supposed to drive while drinkin'!

OK, bad analogy! <G>

I DID pay for it later. I knew that in advance. :/

Andy

Andy wrote:
>
> Of course not! Just like I'm not supposed to drive while drinkin'!
>
> OK, bad analogy! <G>
>
> I DID pay for it later. I knew that in advance. :/

I've noticed that dried meats (or meats that
have lost moisture, like prosciutto) have more
gout-producing punch than fresh. That only
stands to reason, of course, but some things
you have to learn through experience. Sometimes
multiple times before the message gets through
the skull to the brain.

Mark Thorson said...

> Andy wrote:
>>
>> Of course not! Just like I'm not supposed to drive while drinkin'!
>>
>> OK, bad analogy! <G>
>>
>> I DID pay for it later. I knew that in advance. :/
>
> I've noticed that dried meats (or meats that
> have lost moisture, like prosciutto) have more
> gout-producing punch than fresh. That only
> stands to reason, of course, but some things
> you have to learn through experience. Sometimes
> multiple times before the message gets through
> the skull to the brain.


Agreed.

Andy <-- Ever the masochist

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar, reached
>in
> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
> peppered to death and delicious.
>
> Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for some.
>
> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good ol'
> stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend? Peppery
> preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy

Not what you asked for, but, the Quakertown Farmer's Market (aka Q-Mart) is
probably a hike for you, but Frederick's Meats there has the most awesomest
beef jerky EVER. The rest of their meats are excellent too. I won't wouldn't
eat any bagged jerky if I have a shred of hope that I can go to Qtown!
I have a friend that lives in Havertown that comes up , visits us, then goes
to the Qmart and buys like 10 pounds of it.
http://www.quakertownfarmersmkt.com/

dejablues said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar,
>>reached in
>> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
>> peppered to death and delicious.
>>
>> Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for
>> some.
>>
>> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good
>> ol' stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend?
>> Peppery preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>
> Not what you asked for, but, the Quakertown Farmer's Market (aka
> Q-Mart) is probably a hike for you, but Frederick's Meats there has the
> most awesomest beef jerky EVER. The rest of their meats are excellent
> too. I won't wouldn't eat any bagged jerky if I have a shred of hope
> that I can go to Qtown! I have a friend that lives in Havertown that
> comes up , visits us, then goes to the Qmart and buys like 10 pounds of
> it. http://www.quakertownfarmersmkt.com/


dejablues,

Thanks for the FYI!

From Media, it's less than an hour away. I'll have to run up there and have a
look around. Probably stop by on the way to Hawk Mountain later this month or
next.

Much appreciated!

--
Andy
Three Stooges in One
CotD #2

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> dejablues said...
>
>>
>> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>>>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar,
>>>reached in
>>> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It was
>>> peppered to death and delicious.
>>>
>>> Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for
>>> some.
>>>
>>> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the good
>>> ol' stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to recommend?
>>> Peppery preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>> Not what you asked for, but, the Quakertown Farmer's Market (aka
>> Q-Mart) is probably a hike for you, but Frederick's Meats there has the
>> most awesomest beef jerky EVER. The rest of their meats are excellent
>> too. I won't wouldn't eat any bagged jerky if I have a shred of hope
>> that I can go to Qtown! I have a friend that lives in Havertown that
>> comes up , visits us, then goes to the Qmart and buys like 10 pounds of
>> it. http://www.quakertownfarmersmkt.com/
>
>
> dejablues,
>
> Thanks for the FYI!
>
> From Media, it's less than an hour away. I'll have to run up there and
> have a
> look around. Probably stop by on the way to Hawk Mountain later this month
> or
> next.
>
> Much appreciated!

Excellent! Be sure to report back. It's 17 bucks a pound, though, I'll warn
you.
We've been to Hawk Mountain, it's great - passed it recently on the way
back from camping in NE PS above Scranton. One highlight of that trip was
finding a Wegman's (first time shopping there), but that's another thread!

dejablues said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> dejablues said...
>>
>>>
>>> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>I used to get beef jerky at a local pub. You just opened the jar,
>>>>reached in
>>>> and whipped out a strip, tossed $.50 on the counter and munched. It
>>>> was peppered to death and delicious.
>>>>
>>>> Alas the pub is long gone and every so often I get a hankering for
>>>> some.
>>>>
>>>> I don't want to make it myself and can't imagine hunting down the
>>>> good ol' stuff, so, anyone have a favorite brand in a bag to
>>>> recommend? Peppery preferred. I'm also open to other than beef jerky.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>
>>> Not what you asked for, but, the Quakertown Farmer's Market (aka
>>> Q-Mart) is probably a hike for you, but Frederick's Meats there has
>>> the most awesomest beef jerky EVER. The rest of their meats are
>>> excellent too. I won't wouldn't eat any bagged jerky if I have a shred
>>> of hope that I can go to Qtown! I have a friend that lives in
>>> Havertown that comes up , visits us, then goes to the Qmart and buys
>>> like 10 pounds of it. http://www.quakertownfarmersmkt.com/
>>
>>
>> dejablues,
>>
>> Thanks for the FYI!
>>
>> From Media, it's less than an hour away. I'll have to run up there and
>> have a
>> look around. Probably stop by on the way to Hawk Mountain later this
>> month or
>> next.
>>
>> Much appreciated!
>
> Excellent! Be sure to report back. It's 17 bucks a pound, though, I'll
> warn you.
> We've been to Hawk Mountain, it's great - passed it recently on the way
> back from camping in NE PS above Scranton. One highlight of that trip
> was finding a Wegman's (first time shopping there), but that's another
> thread!


Sorry that Wegmans was a highlight of your trip.

I'm recently a gout victim, so I'm not gonna go for pounds of beef jerky.
I'll ring them up about other jerky meats. I'll grab some (for the flicks) no
matter.

Getting to Hawk Mountain is a breeze. Getting to the north lookout is a HIKE!

<VBG>

Thanks and all the best, neighbor!

--
Andy
Three Stooges in One
CotD #2