The great debate, natural or chopped and formed beef jerky. Before we get into comparisons, let’s examine both. What is Natural Style? What is Chopped and Formed? Well let break it down, the title really gives it away. Natural style is exactly that, natural, meaning strips of beef naturally cut for a Natural style. As apposed or opposite would be Chopped and Formed, meaning the beef product is ground down into a formula that can be formed because of the small pieces and adjoined together for a shape that is desired. Now you might think that I oppose chopped and formed, but that would not be true. Just like my taste for a hot dogs or hamburgers, it depends on my mood, and my pocket book. The reason is mostly cost, and for that reason I do not oppose Chopped and Formed Jerky. But it’s my belief that when making a top rated beef jerky, you need to use quality beef. So on a quality position, Natural style always wins, and has always been our policy when making our Jedidiah’s Beef Jerky. How can you make a world famous product by not using the best beef and the best quality ingredients?

That does not mean that chopped and formed jerky does not sale. And for the reasons stated above, mainly price, there is a place in the market for such a product. And for the same reason more hot dogs and hamburgers out sale Porterhouse steaks. But if you really want an experience that sets apart the normal, run of the mill meat snack try Natural style Beef Jerky!

Let’s face it folks, you can buy Jerky almost anywhere, but for the same reason you might drive a little further, or crave a particular culinary delight, remember this, not all beef jerky is the same! Again, if you want to learn more, please read my blog on Brisket.