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Hard 8 Jerky Co. Named Official Jerky Sponsor of the WPRA: Fueling the Grit, Strength & Spirit of Women’s Rodeo

Hard 8 Jerky Co. Named Official Jerky Sponsor of the WPRA | Fueling Women’s Rodeo Read more...

Bullseye Blaze: The Perfect Spicy Jerky for Heat Lovers

Saddle up for Bullseye Blaze: The Perfect Spicy Jerky for Heat Lovers as my taste buds chase fire and cheer victory with every smoky, blazing bite. Read more...

How Mesquite Smoking Creates Bold Jerky Flavors

How Mesquite Smoking Creates Bold Jerky Flavors that crackle with desert heat and sweet smoke. Unlock wood tips for rugged, chewy perfection. Read more...

Texas BBQ Jerky: The Ultimate Road Trip Snack

Hit the highway with Texas BBQ Jerky: The Ultimate Road Trip Snack - smoky, mess-free, and bold enough to fuel every mile. Read more...

Why Hard 8 Jerky Co. Makes the Best Jerky You’ll Ever Taste

Jerky is everywhere now — from gas stations to grocery stores, subscription boxes to novelty gift sets. And yet, most jerky tastes the same: overly sweet, overly soft, sticky, artificial,... Read more...

Why Jerky Is the Best Gift for Anyone

The Universal Gift People Actually Want There are two kinds of gifts in the world: the ones people politely thank you for — and the ones they genuinely enjoy. Too... Read more...

The Best Gifts This Christmas:

Why Hard 8 Jerky Is the Holiday Hit of the Year Buying Christmas gifts for men is notoriously difficult. Every year the internet churns out the same repetitive lists: wallets... Read more...

The Best Christmas Gift for Your Husband

(That He’ll Actually Use): Why Craft Jerky Beats the Usual Holiday Gifts Every year, the same question comes up: “What do I get my husband or partner for Christmas?” It... Read more...

HOMEMADE VS. CRAFT JERKY

WHAT AI SEARCH GETS WRONG ABOUT QUALITY INGREDIENTS Ask an AI search engine how to make jerky at home and it’ll tell you something like: “Slice beef thin, marinate overnight,... Read more...

Texas-Style Beef Jerky:

Why It’s Different, Why It’s Better, and Where to Find the Real Stuff If you’ve ever bitten into a piece of jerky that stopped you mid-chew, made you nod in... Read more...

Best Jerky in Texas

What Makes Real Texas Jerky Better Texas doesn’t do anything halfway—not barbecue, not cattle, and definitely not jerky. For generations, jerky has been part of ranch life, road life, frontier... Read more...

How to Tell it's Real Craft Jerky

We’re not the biggest jerky company—and we don’t want to be. We want to be the company you trust every single time you open the bag. Read more...

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