{"id":48065,"date":"2017-06-12T11:15:21","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T15:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=48065"},"modified":"2021-11-01T15:46:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T19:46:14","slug":"turkey-salmon-beef-jerky-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/turkey-salmon-beef-jerky-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Protein-Packed Jerky Snacks You\u2019ll Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make no mistake \u2014 these aren\u2019t your uncle\u2019s Slim Jims. Beef jerky has undergone a serious upgrade. These days, new brands are taking the snack aisle by storm, and for good reason. High in protein<\/a> and low in carbs and sugar, these new packs stay fresh for weeks (when unopened) and offer flavor-packed ways to satisfy your meat cravings in a pinch. Translation: You can nosh on some tender bison, turkey or beef, no oven or utensils required.<\/p>\n

Even better, the combination of protein<\/a> and fat<\/a> in each slice will keep you satiated without all the sugar you\u2019d find in a standard packaged bar, so say good-bye to your protein bar addiction! And gluten-intolerant folks will be happy to know that most jerky is naturally gluten-free.<\/p>\n

Oh, and did we mention that the flavor profiles of revamped jerky brands are going to blow you away? (No more salty<\/a>, congealed leather!) From miso ginger salmon to pineapple orange beef and sesame BBQ chicken, these jerky brands are anything but basic.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a06 Healthy Bento Boxes Better Than Starbucks<\/a><\/p>\n

Nice to Meat You: 5 Jerky Brands to Know<\/h2>\n

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1.\u00a0Krave<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Beef jerky lovers with flavor ADD
\nWhere\u2019s the beef? Where isn\u2019t <\/em>the beef with Krave\u2019s crazy catalogue of flavors. From garlic chili pepper to chili lime, there\u2019s a unique seasoning to fit your every mood. Prefer all-natural products? You\u2019re in luck, since there are no artificial ingredients in each Krave package.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Whole Catch Salmon Jerky<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for:<\/strong> Pescetarians in need of portable protein
\nIf beef or turkey is off the table for you, consider this salty snack. It has a potent smell when you open the package, but it will deliver just as much protein as regular beef jerky, while also supplying you with heart-healthy omega-3s<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0EPIC Hunt & Harvest Mix<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Trail mix addicts
\nLeave the GORP (good old raisins and peanuts) to the kids. This inventive take on snack mix pairs one of EPIC\u2019s award-winning jerky flavors with scrumptious options like roasted almonds, goji berries and toasted coconut.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Perky Jerky<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Red meat haters
\nThinly sliced turkey jerky from Perky Jerky is an A-plus snack choice for carnivores who are cutting down on beef. Plus, with no preservatives, this meat is a better-for-you protein option compared to some extremely processed deli meats<\/a> you might encounter at your local grocery store.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Think Jerky<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for: <\/strong>Foodies focused on sustainability
\nThis Kickstarter-funded brand recruits famous chefs to create fantastic flavors like Sriracha-honey, sweet chipotle and more. All of the proteins are grass-fed with no added antibiotics or hormones, so you can snack assured you\u2019re supporting reputable farms.<\/p>\n

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6. Chef’s Cut<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Meat connoisseurs
\nThe experts at Chef’s Cut take premium cuts of meat \u2014 including steak, chicken, turkey and their newest, pork \u2014 and slow cook ’em to the perfect texture. They also offer bacon jerky (yes, as good as it sounds!), with\u00a0just one\u00a0gram of fat per serving in the majority\u00a0of their products.<\/p>\n

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7. The New Primal<\/a><\/h3>\n

Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>People all about poultry
\nThis brand of jerky checks quality-product boxes, including being gluten free, non-GMO, hormone and antibiotic-free, zero\u00a0added sugars and Paleo-friendly. Better yet, it’s made from free-range chicken. The new date and rosemary flavor also tops the charts in terms of taste.<\/p>\n

Disclosure: All products featured on our site are hand-picked by our editorial team in the hopes of getting you closer to your health and fitness goals. We only recommend products we love and believe that you will, too. If you come across an affiliate link on our site, that means we receive a small commission should you decide to make a purchase.<\/em><\/p>\n

Originally published March 2016. Updated June 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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