Best Jerky Gift Ideas
Are you looking for the best beef jerky gifts for the men in your life? You’ve come to right place! I didn’t realize there were so many unique jerky ideas out there, but no matter what your man prefers, you’ll find a gift idea for him here. Leave a comment with your favorite jerky gift idea!
Beef Jerky Gifts for Dad
This post is about beef jerky gifts, so I want to talk a bit about what inspired it. My dad is one of my favorite people in the world. I’ve learned so many lessons from my father and to do this day, he’s still inspiring me or teaching me something. But the thing is, he never asks for much, which makes him kind of hard to shop for. A few years ago, I made him beef jerky and he loved it. For all those out there that also have men that are hard to shop for, I wanted to share the beef jerky recipe I used and some other information I’ve learned over the years. If you have small kids, I also have a Father’s Day Scavenger Hunt printable. This scavenger hunt is fun family activity bringing dads together with their kids, while also learning.
Best Meat for Beef Jerky
Whole muscle beef jerky is the most common cut of meet for standard beef jerky recipes. Once the beef is cut in thin stripes of meat, it is marinated and dried. One of our favorite cuts is the round steak, which is found at the rear leg of the cow. The round is divided into cuts including the eye round, bottom round, and top round. I prefer the eye round because it is a lean and tender piece of meat. You learn more about the best meat for beef jerky before deciding which one you want to use.
Storing Beef Jerky in Mason Jars
Mason jars are a great air tight container, however it’s difficult to remove all the air from a mason jar, so the meat will still lose its freshness and flavor. It will last from one to three months in a Mason jar.
Properly dried jerky will keep at room temperature two weeks in a sealed container. For best results, to increase shelf life and maintain best flavor and quality, refrigerate or freeze jerky.
Biltong Jerky
Biltong is something I learned about while writing this post. It’s a meat snack, but instead being sliced, marinated with spices and cooked, Biltong is cured in vinegar, air dried and then sliced. The difference in process makes Biltong softer, saltier, and thinner than beef jerky which tends to be drier, smokier, and chewier. You can learn more about Biltong Jerky before choosing your beef jerky gifts.
Beef Jerky Flavors
There’s such a diversity of beef jerky recipes and flavors out there. I’ll list some here, but I’d love you to leave a comment with your favorite beef jerky recipe!
Smoked Beef Jerky
Traeger Grills, which also sells rubs and spices, has a great recipe for Smoked Peppered Beef Jerky. It’s a spiced up, irresistible beef recipe, with the meat doused in a beer, soy sauce, and black pepper marinade.
Margarita Beef Jerky
If you’re looking for a sweet, almost candy like beef jerky recipe, give this margarita beef jerky recipe a try. It’s definitely unique and help address the sweet tooth craving we all get some times.
Mai Tai Beef Jerky
If a Mai Tai is more to your liking, you can try this Mai Tai Beef Jerky Recipe. The pineapple and orange juice give the jerky a sweet taste. The rum counters it, but definitely tastes like an alcohol marinade. You can always substitute the alcohol for club soda.
Kentucky Bourbon Beef Jerky
If you’re looking for a rough and tough beef jerky for your favorite man, then this beef jerky recipe is it! The Kentucky Bourbon Beef Jerky has a bold flavor and a nice kick.
Exotic Jerky
It’s your buying for a man that’s a bit experimental and likes to try new things, there are plenty of exotic jerky to try including, Alligator, Ostrich, Kangaroo, Pheasant and so much more! They have packs of various flavors, so there could something new for him to try!
Beef Jerky Bulk
If you have a hardcore jerky fan in your life, buying beef jerky in bulk might help the budget. Typically, beef jerky retails for $30 a pound, but I’ve found some online beef jerky sources that sell 10 lb bags for $70 to $90.
Beef Jerky Gift Baskets
Any of resources listed above can help you put together a jerky gift box, it all depends on your man’s taste and preferences. There is also premade jerky gift boxes available if you need to ship something directly from the store.
Exotic Jerky Gift Box
If you’re man is a bit more adventurous, this exotic jerky gift box is perfect. It features 10 different kinds of meat including alligator, elk, buffalo, kangaroo, ostrich, pheasant, venison, and wild boar.
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Care Package
These snack care package boxes contain an assortment of 8 single serving snacks great for college care packages, deployment, road trip bags, or camping!
Buffalo Bill’s Gift Cooler
This Gift Cooler is two gifts in one. You’ll get 12 assorted 1.5oz packs of our Buffalo Bills Beef Jerky including BBQ, Chipotle, Hickory Pepper, Honey Pepper, Mesquite, Original, Spicy, Teriyaki, Hickory, Maple Pepper, Cajun and Teriyaki. You’ll also get a cooler perfect for camping trips!
Healthy Exotic Jerky Gift Box
Beef Jerky overall is a healthy snack option, but if you’re man is extra health conscious, this gift box is an excellent choice with 12 individually wrapped beef jerky snack packs of jerky sticks, pork chomps, epic pork rinds, beef bars, chicken, venison, ostrich and traditional jerky.
In Conclusion
Jerky gifts are a great idea for any man in your life. They’re perfect for father’s day, deployment care packages, college snack bags or any other occasion. What are your favorite jerky gift ideas? Please leave a comment below and save this information for later!
