Jerky has been the fastest growing segment of the snack food market in North America for the past several years. The word “jerky” comes from the South American tribal word "charqui" (meaning dried or dehydrated meat). Jerky is a food preservation method that originated as early as the 1500s. Spanish explorers found jerky when they were in South America and shared their discovery with the entire wo
rld. Jerky is intricately tied to the Old West with traders and explorers using it as an essential food item. House of Jerky’s products are low in calories, fat and cholesterol, but high in protein and great flavor! About 20 years ago, my Uncle Ron and Aunt Janie knew they had a great product. Superior jerky quality, no preservatives added, vacuum sealed packaging, top round slices, a great variety of flavors and meats, and excellent customer service. It started as roadside sales that expanded to a 100 square foot store, and today there are about 30 stores nationwide both East and West of the Mississippi. House of Jerky does not franchise the stores; rather they offer ownership opportunities and use of the name in conjunction with sales of their product. The Jerky product selections has also expanded from only offering three flavors of beef to multiple flavors for 18 different meats.
