417972 Thu Jul 05 06:20:58 -0700 2007 32 8 Midwest 0 2720585 I need help. CH boyfriends loves beef jerky and I need to know where I can pick some up (preferably St Paul and surrounding but will venture elsewhere). He likes the jerky as Aesop's Table, but there has to be more. I don't know where the good meat markets are close to my house and since I don't eat beef - I'm turning to my knowledgeable CH's to help! Let me know where to go. He likes all kinds - but mainly a standard version, a peppered version or a hot n'spicy version would be great. Thu Jul 05 06:20:58 -0700 2007 72211 snoboardbabe77 1 2720716 Well, if you're talking [MSP]/Twin Cities. Will bison jerky do? I like Eichten's. The are often at the St. Paul Farmer's Market--I don't know if they always bring the jerky with them, but you could always ask, or even call ahead. They have a little "bistro" in Center City, too, off of Hwy 8, which is on the way to Taylors Falls from the cities. http://www.specialtycheese.com/ Don't laugh, but some of the best jerky I've had was at the Sportsman's show at the XCel Center in St. Paul. (I think that's February or so.) I know that doesn't help you now, but, I'm just sayin'... Unfortunately, I don't know whose beef jerky that is. ~TDQ Thu Jul 05 07:20:17 -0700 2007 2720585 12005 The Dairy Queen 2 2723054 there used to be a lady who sold the BEST jerky at the st paul farmers market--she sold jerky only and i believe the name of her business is "the jerky lady." i have not seen her since last year but it is possible i've missed her or gone on the wrong day. . . i know i am not confusing her with eichten's, anyone know where the jerky lady went? Thu Jul 05 20:14:45 -0700 2007 2720716 46030 soupkitten 3 2858316 I went to the St. Paul Farmer's Market this morning (Saturday) and saw the jerky lady there...I've only had the samples but from what I can tell it is indeed some of the best. One of these days I'm going to splurge on a big stick of jerky...it's $3.50 a piece. Sat Aug 18 15:47:41 -0700 2007 2723054 28204 Quince 1 2723040 Fresh and Natural at Lexington and Hwy 95. Thu Jul 05 20:02:49 -0700 2007 2720585 26818 shoo bee doo 2 2726108 Actually Hwy 96 & Lexington Fri Jul 06 18:53:27 -0700 2007 2723040 90264 autmommy 1 2723045 I know it's not a local maker, but I think the beef jerky from Asian food stores is addictive. I really love the hot fruit variety; I tend to buy multiple bags at a time because the first one doesn't make it out of the parking lot. It is made in California and it has different accent colors on the bags depending on the flavor, and it usually has a caricatured bull's head on the front with the same accent color and the type of flavor. Thu Jul 05 20:06:53 -0700 2007 2720585 23287 jpg 2 2723601 Thanks guys - we'll give some of these a shot. I have only been to the SP Farmer's Market once this summer -I went all the time last year and I do recall that jerky lady - but I've been seeing a lot more bison jerky (thanks TDQ -but we have to stick to beef) - but I will try Fresh and Natural -- and maybe hit up an asian grocery store as they were several close to me in Frogtown. Any know of some local butchers - meat shops that carry good quality tasting jerky? Fri Jul 06 05:29:39 -0700 2007 2723045 72211 snoboardbabe77 3 2723636 Hey, now that you mention it Von Hanson's on Ford Parkway has some good beef sticks. I'm pretty sure they have jerky, too, although you might call ahead just to be sure. A month or two ago they had a sample of a spicy one out on the counter that was S*P*I*C*Y, no foolin'. ~TDQ Fri Jul 06 05:53:01 -0700 2007 2723601 12005 The Dairy Queen 3 2723947 you might also want to try mike's butcher shop 1104 s roberts street st paul. i believe they have good-looking beef jerky although i've never had it-- i'm addicted to their turkey jerkey though-- it is so good! Fri Jul 06 07:56:20 -0700 2007 2723601 46030 soupkitten 1 2729406 Sorry, so not Saint Paul, but some of the best jerky this Saint Paulite's ever had is at Forster's Meats and Catering. A little ways west of 169 on 55, out in Plymouth. http://forsters.us/index.cfm/pageid/1 They make a jerky called 'Dragon', I believe, that is stunningly hot and spicy for Minnesota, and deliciously hot and spicy by less tame standards. They have, I think, two milder flavors as well. Their other products are very good as well. Try the cold smoked ribeyes. They make a surprisingly good tasso, and I have had no bad sausage from them, either. These folks love the idea of meat, and much of their beef is dry-aged. It never hurts to call ahead, especially if you are going from Saint Paul. Last time I was there, I asked about slab bacon. They said yes, ordinarily, but right now, it is still in the smoker, so call ahead next time and we'll let you know before you make the trip. Sound advice. good hunting -ajs Sun Jul 08 10:42:17 -0700 2007 2720585 24180 ajs 1 2729594 I too am a lover of jerky. The spicy beef jerky at Dixies on Grand Avenue in St. Paul is addictive. We have not been in awhile, since the rest of the food is not so great, but they used to have spicy jerky on the menu and you could just walk in, go up to the bar, and order some to go. It would be worth a call to see if they still have it. There is a jerky wagon at the Minneapolis downtown market on Nicoller Mall every Thursday. They set up at the Southwest corner of 6th St. and Nicollet, right by the popcorn guy. This jerky is outstanding. My office is on the same corner and I get at least one bag every week. They also sell it sealed in vacuum packed plastic so you can buy a bunch and keep it. They have regular and spicy, as well as turkey jerky. I like the regular the best. Sun Jul 08 12:01:36 -0700 2007 2720585 18727 Michael Florey 2 2730903 I saw some Dixies Jerky in a gas station not long ago and I've seen it at Walgreens too. Sun Jul 08 21:05:47 -0700 2007 2729594 10516 MplsM ary 3 4122913 you can still walk up to the bar and order Jerky at Dixies on Grand - good stuff, Im in there more for Jerky than to actually eat. Wed Oct 22 20:57:54 -0700 2008 2730903 130746 bworp 1 2730942 Other places mentioned so far: Sun Jul 08 21:24:24 -0700 2007 2720585 12826 bob s 1 2857714 What ever became of your jerky search? I saw some at Von Hanson's meats earlier this week, by the way. Didn't try it. Also, if you ever get to Clear Lake (en route to St. Cloud from the Twin Cities), they have some fantastic stuff at McDonald's: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/432545 ~TDQ Sat Aug 18 09:41:11 -0700 2007 2720585 12005 The Dairy Queen 2 2876501 I couldn't help but notice at this year's State Fair that McDonald's meats beef jerky was this year's Grand Champion beef jerky winner. (Check out the "meat" prizes in the cases right next to Princess Kay and the Butterheads in the Dairy Building/Empire Commons) ~TDQ Fri Aug 24 00:09:27 -0700 2007 2857714 12005 The Dairy Queen 1 2859649 the best beef jerky is Gregs Meats on Highway 52 on the way to Rochester...just south of Coates I think. Its label says something like "Worlds Champion" or something and they are not lying! PS...the Thai beef jerky at Sawatdee is awesome too Sun Aug 19 11:04:33 -0700 2007 2720585 120402 fm1 2 2859801 I think that's the first mention of Greg's Meats on this board. As a south metro resident, I'm flat out embarrassed not to have EVER stopped in there, especially since I've heard raves from multiple sources. Thanks, fm1 for the reminder. Sun Aug 19 12:21:25 -0700 2007 2859649 11110 MSPD 3 2860454 Excellent sandwiches there. Sun Aug 19 18:02:08 -0700 2007 2859801 10514 KTFoley 2 4123592 Since this got revived -- I got over to Greg's Meats post haste (actually a few times) and can vouch that the jerky is good there. Thu Oct 23 07:36:12 -0700 2008 2859649 11110 MSPD 1 2860636 Funnily enough, I just spotted beef jerky in the meat counter at Ingebretsen's on Lake Street in Minneapolis. ~TDQ Sun Aug 19 19:16:36 -0700 2007 2720585 12005 The Dairy Queen 2 2861677 Did try the jerky at Dixies - it was pretty good -we found a spot close to us that we really like-Capital City Meat Market - in St Paul. Very good and reasonably priced. Mon Aug 20 08:21:39 -0700 2007 2860636 72211 snoboardbabe77 1 2878213 Has anyone mentioned Thai Jerky? I'm not a huge Sawatdee or Chiang Mai fan, but the jerky at those places and Chai's (with sticky rice) are one of my favorite comfort foods. Fri Aug 24 11:57:27 -0700 2007 2720585 59069 Foureyes137 2 5108510 Anything new? Fri Oct 16 12:03:14 -0700 2009 2878213 75263 dave43 3 5186873 On the Thai front, they have it at Sen Yai Sen Lek with sticky rice, however the first time I ordered it, it was not dehydrated enough and cold, the second time it was good and expected. Mon Nov 16 16:21:05 -0800 2009 5108510 59069 Foureyes137 4 5188588 It's been quite some time since I first posted this. Here has how our search has gone (according to chowhubby) I don't eat beef jerky. The Dixie's jerky did not do it at all for hubby. He is still a die hard Capital Meats (on Rice St) jerky fan (when they have the peppered jerky, he's even happier). The pieces are good size, they'll give you exactly what you want (I want $10 worth...) etc. I DID stop at McDonald's meats twice in July and August when I was going to Crookston for a wedding and from a Girls Weekend in Cross Lake. I bought 3 different kinds - HUBBY LOVED THEM ALL. This has been his favorite-but I just don't get up there often enough. Haven't made my way really over to the Mpls side so if there IS a good reason to head over there-I'll attempt it over a weekend. Hubs new thing is the spicy pepper beef sticks with jalapeno cheese and the regular beef ones with cheddar cheese from Kowalskis. Additionally, he prefers the sausage sticks (of all varietals) over the beef sticks from Von Hansen's. My only thing about Von Hansen's- is while you get more, they're usually $9.50 a pack. At Kowalski's-I can get a pack of each for about that price (5 or 6 to a package). Tue Nov 17 09:29:14 -0800 2009 5186873 72211 snoboardbabe77 5 5189079 Depends on which Von Hansen's you go to. Some only have it prepackaged, some of their locations have it in the case. I've bought 1 stick before to snack on during the drive home. Tue Nov 17 11:37:57 -0800 2009 5188588 210714 dc1515 6 5191489 The Von Hanson's I go to (Shoreview/North Oaks) has all their jerky in the case, available in whatever amount you want. I don't know where you are in relation to White Bear Lake, but Flicker Meats (County Road E and White Bear Avenue) has some very good jerky. Their peppered turkey jerky is outstanding. Wed Nov 18 09:14:29 -0800 2009 5189079 150060 BigE 7 5196754 BigE - I live in Como so WBL would not be too far - County E and White Bear? I will have to try. Hubs doesn't like turkey jerky - but I assume they have all types? Thanks for the Von Hansen's updates-the only two I go to are the Highland Park one and the Woodbury one. Hubs claims the Von Hansen's jerky tastes odd? But he can be very picky about good jerky! Does Flicker meats have a website? Fri Nov 20 12:04:06 -0800 2009 5191489 72211 snoboardbabe77 8 5201892 Yup, in the little strip mall on the SW corner of White Bear Ave and County Road E. Not exactly convenient for you, but if you were at Maplewood Mall for some reason...it isn't far from there. They have a pretty good variety of jerky and sticks. No website that I know of. If I have any problem with Von Hansons, it is that the stuff can be DRY on occasion, like eating shingles. Mon Nov 23 06:56:37 -0800 2009 5196754 150060 BigE 1 5198155 The best jerky in MN is made and sold at McDonalds Meats in Clear Lake MN 2nd best I had at Brines Bar in Stillwater MN most likely made and sold at Brines Mkt & Deli also in Stillwater.....Nummm ..... time 4 a roadtrip or you can buy online@ http://mcdonaldsmeats.com/ Sat Nov 21 07:43:25 -0800 2009 2720585 1126287 sharphot 1 5198871 Beef jerky is one of my favorite foods ever, and the best I've had in the twin cities is from Ready Meats on Johnson St. in northeast Minneapolis. They have it brought in from a smokehouse in North Dakota, but it is just ridiculously good. My dog just loves when I pick some up too. :) Sat Nov 21 14:47:23 -0800 2009 2720585 16595 ike.