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My Favorite Thin Beef Jerky

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Mom tested, cat approved…

A few months ago, I tried thin beef jerky for the first time, and I was hooked. The crispy texture is far more enjoyable for me than the chewy consistency of traditional beef jerky. Alas, the first brand I tried had spices which did not agree with my digestive tract, so I found another company to order from which did not give me the same issues.

My fondness for Love’s Jerky is so strong that I have ordered their products on a monthly basis for the past 5 months, and don’t anticipate altering that pattern. My favorite flavor is the award-winning Hatch Green Chile variety, but all the flavors are great. I am also very fond of the Teriyaki variety, especially because it isn’t overly sweet, just full of great beef flavor and subtle teriyaki.

This is not a sponsored post, I just wanted to let everyone know how delicious the products from this company are! They offer free shipping on orders over $45, and you can also accumulate points for discounts on future orders.

Wagyu Beef Really Is That Good

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The hype about Wagyu beef is legitimate, and I am definitely a fan. I will admit that I was concerned when I saw how Wagyu beef has marbling woven throughout the meat, but oddly enough, wagyu beef is higher in monounsaturated fat than other types of beef, with lower overall calories as well. Another plus of Wagyu beef which is a result of the extensive fine marbling is that it cooks very quickly, making it a splendid choice for hot pot meals and Korean barbeque.

Japan is so strict about how Wagyu beef is graded that even a USDA Prime grade in the United States is considered only a four on the five-point Japanese scale for Wagyu. In addition, only beef from certain breeds even qualifies as Wagyu. As a beef lover, I am always impressed by the texture of A5 Wagyu beef, which is the highest grade afforded to Wagyu, but the flavor is also so refined and delectable that there is no way I could ever pass up an opportunity to consume it. I don’t even like loading up much on sauces or other condiments, because I don’t want anything to interfere with the nuances of the Wagyu. A very apt description of the flavor of A5 Wagyu can be found at Eataly Toronto:

“You’ll find that it has a buttery, yet firm texture and lustrous, red colour It’s a very juicy style of beef with some serious umami flavour. Although it has a strong beefy taste, it’s more “sweet” than “greasy.””

In other words, it’s absolutely delicious!