383776 Thu Mar 22 06:50:57 -0700 2007 6 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2410228 Hounds, what is your favorite store-bought brand. I'm too busy these days to think about making my own. I tried a great nitrates-free brand about a month ago and forget the name. Thanks all Thu Mar 22 06:50:57 -0700 2007 49959 thegolferbitch 1 2410272 I like Jack Link's products when I am grabbing jerky from the grocery store. The only flavor of their jerky that I don't care for is Peppered - something is just not quite right. Jack Link's Tender Cuts are actually very good as well. Thu Mar 22 07:05:33 -0700 2007 2410228 18385 CDouglas 2 2412341 I second the Jack Link's, especially Teriyaki. Thu Mar 22 16:17:20 -0700 2007 2410272 40385 othervoice 1 2412505 If you can find it in your area. The Jim Beam beef jerky is absolutely fantastic. DT Thu Mar 22 17:17:45 -0700 2007 2410228 11291 Davwud 2 2412686 If you are in an area that has Mexican markets, go to the meat counter and ask for carne secca. Most make their own in house ... no preservatives and at a better price than the packaged stuff. Thu Mar 22 18:33:25 -0700 2007 2412505 10264 rworange 1 2413300 Thanks everyone! I know I can get Jack Links and think I can get Jim Beam if I travel up to NH. RWOrange, I do have Hispanic markets but in my area I *think* they're mostly Dominican and P.R. I will give it a shot and also consult the yellow pages. Thank you! Fri Mar 23 04:59:07 -0700 2007 2410228 49959 thegolferbitch 2 2413548 I love the beef jerky from Red Rock Beef Jerky in Gallup, NM. It's probably not available in stores outside of NM, but can be ordered here: http://www.chilipepperemporium.com/snacks.htm#Jerky The lemon pepper is really good. My husband and I both thought the teriyaki was too sweet and chewy -- much like mass-market jerky. Fri Mar 23 07:17:27 -0700 2007 2413300 85234 Xochitl10