Jerky Facts

Jerky Chew | Description, Nutritional Info, Recipes

Beef jerky chew is shredded beef jerky. Whole pieces of dried beef jerky are chopped and shredded to create an easy-to-eat jerky snack.

It’s a popular snack that has been enjoyed for centuries. It has many different names and can be found around the world.

Rousong, also known as meat wool or meat floss, is a dried pork product originating from China.

Machaca is a shredded and dried beef product from Mexico, normally mixed into eggs. Our People’s Choice Machaca product is actually the same as Jerky Chew.

Either way, shredded beef jerk is an insider’s favorite and one that you can enjoy too.

How is jerky chew made?

Shredded Beef Jerky is made with simple ingredients.

Traditional whole-muscle jerky is shredded into a light and airy texture. 

Beef jerky chew is typically packaged in round tins reminiscent of chewing tobacco, but it is actually beef jerky in a can.

In fact, many people have used jerky chew as a way to quit actual tobacco products. For clarity, Beef Jerky Chew does not contain any tobacco or tobacco related chemicals such as nicotine. It’s 100% beef and makes for an excellent snack for kids!

Jerky Chew Nutrition Facts

Shredded Beef Jerky Nutritional Information

Our Shredded Beef Jerky Chew is an excellent source of protein. It has just 90 calories and 16 grams of protein per single serving. Talk about a ton of protein.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 90
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Sodium: 490mg
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Protein: 16g

Is beef jerky chew bad for you? No, beef jerky chew is an excellent snack that is full of lean protein. It’s a great alternative to highly-processed snacks with empty calories.

How do you eat jerky chew?

Someone eating a bag of Machaca beef jerky

There are many different ways to enjoy shredded jerky. The easiest way is to pop some into your mouth and chew away. Your saliva will eventually break down the salty snack turning into a rush of flavor.

Others enjoy jerky chews as a beef jerky dip. They pack their cheeks with this meaty snack. They can enjoy the flavor for a longer period of time.

You can also use shredded jerky in recipes. 

Shredded Beef Jerky Recipes

Shredded Beef Jerky Breakfast Burrito

Jerky Chew is an incredibly versatile product. 

Not only can you simply pop open a bag and start snacking, but you can incorporate Jerky Chew into a whole range of recipes.

Some of our favorites include:

See our full range of Shredded Beef Jerky Recipes.

How to make jerky chew?

Interested in making our own beef jerky chew? The process is pretty simple. There might be some trial and error in the process of making it at home, but you should be able to figure it out.

  1. Take whole-muscle jerky pieces.
  2. Add them in small quantities to a food processor or high powered blender.
  3. Pulse the food processor until the jerky is finely shredded.
  4. Enjoy.

You can always buy Jerky Chew made by the professionals as well.

People’s Choice Beef Jerky Chew

Our product is handcrafted with 100% USA beef and ingredients sourced right here in the United States.

Jerky chew is also a great meat snack option for people that have difficulty chewing whole-muscle jerky. We’ve done all the hard work by shredding the jerky into a light and airy, easy-to-consume texture. 

This is the fastest way to get your fix of meaty, delicious protein.

Where to Buy Jerky Chew

Pile of Machaca Beef Jerky

If you are looking for a portable and highly convenient snack, then we highly recommend our shredded jerky. Available directly on our website in both 2.5 ounce and 1 LB bags.

Place your order today!

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