Why Love's Is Among the Best Beef Snacks in Texas

Love's Jerky Co. is a small family business built on a recipe passed down from our founder's dad, Leroy. Every batch is handmade and made fresh weekly, which is why flavors sell out often. We would rather make it fresh than keep it sitting on a shelf.

Our jerky is sliced thin and dried until crisp like a chip, so we call them meat chips. The beef is not marinated, sodium is lower than many brands, and there are no added preservatives beyond what is in some sauces. Real Salt, for example, is just two ingredients: top round beef and unrefined Redmond Real Salt.

How to Pick the Best Beef Snacks in Texas for Your Taste

With six flavors, the easiest way to choose is to start with the kind of snacker you are.

• Want something bold with a kick? Hatch Green Chile pairs savory teriyaki with smoky, earthy Hatch green chile at a mild to medium heat. It won 1st Place at the International Flavor Awards.
• Prefer bright and tangy? Lemon Pepper has citrus zest and ground black pepper with no heat. It took 3rd Place at the International Flavor Awards.
• Beef purist? Salt and Pepper and Real Salt keep the beef front and center. Real Salt is also available grass-fed and finished.
• Craving savory depth? Garlic Delite uses minced garlic, while Teriyaki is a subtle, lightly marinated classic that never drowns out the beef.

Tips for Finding the Best Beef Snacks in Texas

A little planning goes a long way when you are comparing jerky.

• Read the ingredient list first. Salt and Pepper, Garlic Delite and Real Salt have the shortest lists and no listed allergens.
• Start with the sample pack so you can taste several flavors before committing to a full bag.
• Match heat to your crowd. Only Hatch Green Chile has any heat, and it is toned down to a customer-friendly level.
• Check allergens. Everything is made in a facility that handles dairy, peanuts, wheat, egg, soy and tree nuts.
• Order early. Small batches mean favorites can sell out.

Best Beef Snacks in Texas: 5oz, 1.5oz or Sample Pack?

Not sure where to begin? The sample pack gives you six 1.5oz bags, one of each flavor, for $50 with free shipping. It is the fastest way to find your favorite.

Once you know what you love, go with the 5oz bag at $25. It costs about 25% less per ounce than the 1.5oz bag at $10. The 1.5oz size is still handy for a single serving or for mixing flavors.

Why Thin and Crispy Beats Thick, Chewy Jerky

Most jerky asks you to chew and chew. Ours is thin-sliced and dried until it crunches, so the beef flavor hits fast and the bag disappears quicker than you planned.

Because every cow is different, some batches turn out a little chewier than others. The flavor stays the same either way. Thin slices also let the seasoning cling to every piece instead of hiding inside a thick strip.