This product is distributed by Trapper's Creek, Inc. Anchorage, Alaska; a company that has been in the smoked salmon business for over 20 years.
According to the distributor, the jerky is all natural, wild salmon from the 'icy fresh' Pacific waters. It is hand filleted, carefully seasoned, and slow smoked over cherry and alder wood. It is also kosher certified.
Let me first start with the disclaimer that I'm not really a fish person. I can generally take or leave most fish dishes and my natural inclination is to leave them. It's not that I dislike fish so much as it is that I would just generally pick other foods over it.
That being said; I found this jerky to be a perfectly pleasant snack. From the first bite, there is no doubt that this is salmon jerky. If you like salmon (particularly smoked salmon), then you'll like this jerky. The black pepper flavor is pretty subtle. Personally I would prefer it to be just a little more pronounced. It has a bit of saltiness and a definite smoky flavor which enhances the overall taste. The texture is excellent; not too soft; not too chewy. It holds together well and doesn't fall apart. It feels just slightly moist to the touch, but upon putting a piece in my mouth I realize the moisture is just on the surface as a result of marinade residue. The jerky is actually fairly dry (which, in my opinion is a very good thing in a fish jerky).
Overall this is a very good jerky. I'm giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars because of the mildness of the pepper flavor. It would be 5 out of 5 if they stepped up the pepper flavor just a bit.
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Cattaneo Bros. Honey Pineapple Turkey Jerky
This is a product of Cattaneo Bros., San Luis Obispo, CA; a company that has been in operation for 63 years as of this writing.
Cattaneo describes this jerky as 100% turkey breast (i.e., all white meat), sliced thin and marinated with Hawaiian pineapple juice and sweet tasting honey, then oven smoked; no preservatives. It is available in 1, 3, and 7 Oz. sizes. The 1 and 3 Oz. packages are non-resealable. We don't currently stock the 7 Oz. size and their web site doesn't state whether it comes in a resealable bag. I presume it does since all of their 7 Oz. beef jerkies are in resealable bags.
Upon opening the bag, I get the aroma of soy and pineapple. The jerky is dark and dry to the touch. It tears and chews easily. The consistency is better than most of the turkey jerkies I have had. In fact, it is closer to the texture of beef than it is to most turkeys (which is a definite plus in my book). The taste is that of quality smoked turkey; slightly salty, with a strong flavor of soy, pineapple, just a hint of honey, and a familiar spice I have yet to pin down. It is not at all what I was expecting, however I have very often found that turned out to be a good thing. I was expecting a very strong flavor of honey, pineapple, and turkey; probably overly sweet. Not only is it not overly sweet, but I would not categorize it as sweet at all. It's a really good combination of flavors with excellent texture.
If you judge this jerky on its attributes rather than its name, then it definitely comes out a winner. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars rather than 5 is that the name does not adequately describe the jerky.
My overall satisfaction with this jerky is high. I finished the bag wanting more and that's probably the best indicator of all.
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Cattaneo describes this jerky as 100% turkey breast (i.e., all white meat), sliced thin and marinated with Hawaiian pineapple juice and sweet tasting honey, then oven smoked; no preservatives. It is available in 1, 3, and 7 Oz. sizes. The 1 and 3 Oz. packages are non-resealable. We don't currently stock the 7 Oz. size and their web site doesn't state whether it comes in a resealable bag. I presume it does since all of their 7 Oz. beef jerkies are in resealable bags.
Upon opening the bag, I get the aroma of soy and pineapple. The jerky is dark and dry to the touch. It tears and chews easily. The consistency is better than most of the turkey jerkies I have had. In fact, it is closer to the texture of beef than it is to most turkeys (which is a definite plus in my book). The taste is that of quality smoked turkey; slightly salty, with a strong flavor of soy, pineapple, just a hint of honey, and a familiar spice I have yet to pin down. It is not at all what I was expecting, however I have very often found that turned out to be a good thing. I was expecting a very strong flavor of honey, pineapple, and turkey; probably overly sweet. Not only is it not overly sweet, but I would not categorize it as sweet at all. It's a really good combination of flavors with excellent texture.
If you judge this jerky on its attributes rather than its name, then it definitely comes out a winner. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars rather than 5 is that the name does not adequately describe the jerky.
My overall satisfaction with this jerky is high. I finished the bag wanting more and that's probably the best indicator of all.
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Carnivore Candy Volcanic Jalapeno Beef Jerky
Carnivore Candy Volcanic Jalapeno beef jerky is made by Boyd's Specialities LLC of Colton, CA. This is their newest and possibly best flavor.
The first thing I notice is the new transparent bag; a great improvement over the previous bag design that allowed no visibility of the contents. Still included is the free flosser in each bag which I've always thought was a brilliant idea; something that all jerky makers should do. The bag label states the jerky is made from solid strips of top grade steak. The appearance and texture of the jerky does indeed seem to be that of steak cut across the grain. This is a medium thick, fairly dry, pliable jerky that is tender and easy to chew. It has lots of visible pepper seeds; some of which tend to fall off when biting or tearing off a piece. Tearing off a bite sized piece is very easy and it leaves no residue on the fingers. There also seem to be no unchewable bits or discernible fat.
Upon opening the bag, I notice the aroma of great Mexican cooking. The initial flavor is smoky and sweet along with the natural flavor of the meat. The spiciness then slowly begins to come through and then builds steadily and remains long after swallowing. This is the spiciest of the jalapeno jerkies I've tried so far. Upon reading the ingredients list I understand why. In addition to jalapenos, there are also cayenne, red, and black peppers in the mixture. The pure jalapeno flavor is not as pronounced as with some of the other jalapeno jerkies but still, it is readily identifiable. It's spicy enough that you'll want to have your favorite beverage handy to go with this one. In short, this jerky is tops and I find it very addictive. the bag is also resealable; A nice feature to have although I'll probably never use this feature as it is not likely there will ever be any partial bags of this jerky in close proximity to me.
Final rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
The first thing I notice is the new transparent bag; a great improvement over the previous bag design that allowed no visibility of the contents. Still included is the free flosser in each bag which I've always thought was a brilliant idea; something that all jerky makers should do. The bag label states the jerky is made from solid strips of top grade steak. The appearance and texture of the jerky does indeed seem to be that of steak cut across the grain. This is a medium thick, fairly dry, pliable jerky that is tender and easy to chew. It has lots of visible pepper seeds; some of which tend to fall off when biting or tearing off a piece. Tearing off a bite sized piece is very easy and it leaves no residue on the fingers. There also seem to be no unchewable bits or discernible fat.
Upon opening the bag, I notice the aroma of great Mexican cooking. The initial flavor is smoky and sweet along with the natural flavor of the meat. The spiciness then slowly begins to come through and then builds steadily and remains long after swallowing. This is the spiciest of the jalapeno jerkies I've tried so far. Upon reading the ingredients list I understand why. In addition to jalapenos, there are also cayenne, red, and black peppers in the mixture. The pure jalapeno flavor is not as pronounced as with some of the other jalapeno jerkies but still, it is readily identifiable. It's spicy enough that you'll want to have your favorite beverage handy to go with this one. In short, this jerky is tops and I find it very addictive. the bag is also resealable; A nice feature to have although I'll probably never use this feature as it is not likely there will ever be any partial bags of this jerky in close proximity to me.
Final rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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