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Australia's Leading Premium Beef Jerky & Biltong Specialists - The Jerky Co.
We like to think we know a thing or two about beef jerky (I mean it's in our name for crying out loud). But creating premium and fresh Australian beef jerky means more than just whacking any old cut of meat into a dehydrator and calling it a day. We understand that good things take time. Great things need that little something special. Creating that perfect piece of chewy jerky from a lean cut of beef is where The Jerky Co. really thrives.
Our family recipes stretch back more than 20 years, allowing us to pack loads of amazing flavour into our beef which is marinated for over 24 hours. We pride ourselves on creating Aussie beef jerky with premium cuts of beef and with a range of different flavours that'll be sure to tickle your fancy. From Sweet BBQ to Extra Hot, we're always looking for premium flavours to add to our Jerky repertoire.
Top Quality Meat
It's no secret that to make a tasty piece of beef jerky, you need a top-quality lean cut of beef. That's why all of our meat used in our air dried meat products at The Jerky Co. is MSA grade beef. Using premium cuts of Australian beef allows us to create the tastiest, juiciest and freshest beef jerky that Australia has ever seen. There's never been a better time to support local, so this is why we choose to use high-quality Australian beef in all of our different flavours and products. On top of this, we're constantly searching for ways to improve upon the quality of our jerky, so that you're consistently getting a mind-blowing sensation with every bite. With sprinklings of delicious soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder and brown sugar as just a few of the tantalising additions to our beef jerky, it's safe to say your mouth is in for a wild ride when you pop a piece in.
Forget What You Know About Jerky
Although you might associate jerky with a forgotten shelf at an old service station, The Jerky Co is breaking down the barriers on what you thought jerky could be. We want to switch up the story and show you that beef jerky can be damn tasty (and nutritious too). With wholesome and nutritious snacks produced with the whole family in mind, The Jerky Co. hopes to form a special part of a balanced diet for kids and adults alike. Trust us. If you love beef jerky, you're going to love the quality Australian beef that we've spent hours transforming into premium beef jerky.
What About Our Other Premium Air Dried Meat Snacks?
Although we're well known for our beef jerky, our expertise doesn't just stop at our tasty and chewy jerky. Far from it. When we got into the air dried meat game, we aimed to create tasty, fresh and protein-rich snacks of all shapes and sizes. So if you're more of a fan of beef biltong, then we've got you covered there too. If you're not into slicing the meat yourself, we have the option of both unsliced and sliced meat in all of our different flavours! We've also got snap sticks, droewors, and more to keep you stocked up on your favourite meaty snacks.
Feeling Hungry Yet?
Now if you've now got a craving for some lean meat, we don't blame you. If you think reading about jerky makes you hungry, you should try working in a warehouse that smells of all sorts of delicious things on a daily basis! Check out our range of premium Australian beef jerky in our online store and we guarantee you'll be licking your screen in no time. You can buy your jerky online and have it shipped to your doorstep, or head down to one of our own locations or our stockists in Australia to snag some fresh jerky today!
Australia’s Leading Premium Beef Jerky & Biltong Specialists
At The Jerky Co. we take air dried meats to a new level of flavour, quality and customer satisfaction by producing our products using the finest MSA grade beef marinated for over 24 hours and only top quality ingredients from family recipes that date back 20+ years.
Specialists in Biltong Australia with multiple store locations Australia-wide. We sell our premium beef jerky online and ship to anywhere in Australia!
Delicious Air Dried Meats - Freshly Prepared Daily In Australia
We only use premium MSA Grade beef and lamb for our air dried products, sourced from WA's South West region. This region of Australia is known to produce some of the best beef that the world has to offer!
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Happy Customers
Steven P.
I loved the Texan jerky so much that I ordered another batch of it, plus a batch of Smokey, Chilli and Traditional.
Stacy Goug
This truffle taste is just perfection, I can't stop buying it
Meredydd B.
I just received my first order today and OMG the lamb biltong in mint and rosemary is to die for. i will definitely be ordering again :-)
Marty W.
Ordered 250g of Chilli and Smokey Jerky. All I can say is WOW! Tasty just like jerky should be, the flavour just explodes in your mouth. Great work guys, you are the Kings of jerky....all hail the King!
Hamish B.
Just had my first lot of fatty biltong for a snack and I am now RUINED! I will never be able to go back! the biltong is moist and almost buttery in flavour. as I am keto this is the best snack along with the droewors!
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The Best Summer Snacks to Pack for a Day in the Sun
The quick version: The best summer snacks are easy to pack, low on mess and satisfying enough to keep you going between meals. For snacks for hot weather, mix savoury options with fresh fruit, keep plenty of water handy and follow the storage directions for anything that needs to stay cold. Jerky, biltong and snap sticks make handy high-protein summer snacks, with plenty of savoury flavour and options that work for beach days, BBQs and backyard catch-ups. Fruit Jerky, fresh fruit and frozen grapes bring something sweet to the mix, while pork crackle, jerky and biltong cover the savoury side. Pack for the plan. Individual Snap Stick packs work well around the pool, sliced biltong is easy to share and a few different jerky flavours give everyone something to pick at. The wrong summer snacks don't take long to show themselves. Chocolate turns into a puddle, chips go stale once the bag's left open and dips take up precious esky space. Pack something that's easy to snag, actually fills you up and won't become a headache halfway through the day. What makes a good summer snack? Nobody wants to spend half the morning planning the food situation. A good summer snack should be: Easy to pack: Something you can throw in the beach bag or car without taking up half the space. Low on mess: Less leaking, melting and sticky-finger business. Good for sharing: Especially when a few hungry mouths start circling. Actually satisfying: Enough substance to tide you over until the next feed. Jerky, biltong and snap sticks tick plenty of those boxes, with a proper savoury hit and no need for plates, cutlery or much mucking around. If you're packing them for a hot day out, just make sure you follow the storage directions on the pack. Beach snacks worth making room for Once you're at the beach, you don't want to be messing about with food. Sand gets everywhere as it is. Air Dried Mango Fruit Jerky Fresh mango at the beach sounds great until it's leaking through a container or getting squashed under a towel. Air Dried Mango keeps the good bit: that sweet, chewy mango flavour. It's made from 100% Australian mango with nothing else added, and there's no peeling or chopping to worry about. Traditional Beef Biltong After a swim, sometimes you just want something savoury with some substance to it. Traditional Beef Biltong is softer and more tender than jerky, with that beefy flavour biltong fans are after. Go for sliced and you can get stuck straight in. Lime & Pepper Snap Sticks Then you've got the snack for when nobody can agree on who was supposed to pack lunch. Lime & Pepper Snap Sticks are slim, snappable and made with MSA-grade Australian beef. The lime brings some zing, the pepper gives it a kick, and they're made for passing around when someone inevitably asks what you've got. A couple of apples or mandarins in the bag won't hurt either. Something fresh, something savoury, something sweet. Beach snacks sorted. BBQ snacks for while the barbie heats up There's always that stretch between firing up the grill and actually getting something onto a plate. Usually, that's when everyone starts hovering around the kitchen asking how long the sausages have left. Having something to pick at keeps the peace. Start with something savoury Pop a bowl of Sweet BBQ Beef Jerky down. It's smoky, slightly sweet and properly chewy, so it feels right at home next to the barbie. If your crowd leans towards chilli, put out some Extra Hot Beef Jerky too. Or go for Smokey Beef Biltong if you want something thicker and more tender in the mix. Whichever jerky flavour you go for, it's marinated for over 24 hours using family recipes that stretch back more than 20 years. Add some crunch This is where Salt & Vinegar Pork Crackle earns its spot. Tip some into a bowl and it'll probably be empty before the first round comes off the grill. Got a few more people coming over? Add crackers, pickles, fresh fruit and some cheese kept cold in the esky. You can even turn the whole lot into a charcuterie board with beef jerky and let everyone dig in. Backyard snacks for a long summer arvo Backyard plans have a habit of growing. A couple of people come over, someone brings the kids and suddenly you're feeding half the neighbourhood. Traditional Beef Jerky brings a classic flavour without the chilli hit, while watermelon, grapes and other fresh fruit give everyone something cool and juicy to reach for. If the pool's getting a workout, the Big Snap Sticks Sampler Pack comes with 12 separate 30g packs, so everyone can snag their own without a dozen wet hands digging into the same bowl. Chuck a bunch of grapes in the freezer the night before and by mid-arvo they're cold, sweet and exactly the sort of thing you want when the day really starts heating up. Got a weekend away coming up too? Set a few extras aside for the drive and add them to your road trip snacks. Something sweet to go with the savoury After jerky, biltong and a few handfuls of pork crackle, something sweet can hit the spot. Stone fruit and oranges bring plenty of juicy sweetness when you're after healthy summer snacks to go with the savoury stuff. If you don't fancy chopping or portioning fruit before you head out, Fruit Jerky is another option. Pineapple brings plenty of tropical flavour, while Fruit Salad gives you some variety without packing three different containers. And keep the water coming too. A cold bottle within reach is one thing you'll be glad you packed on a scorcher. Summer snack ideas at a glance Snack Pack it when… Pair it with Beef jerky You're heading to the beach, a BBQ or out on the road Fresh fruit, crackers or pickles Biltong You want a softer savoury option for sharing Cheese, pickles or crackers Snap sticks You're packing for the pool, beach or a bigger crew Some fresh fruit Fruit jerky You want something sweet without prepping fresh fruit Jerky, biltong or nuts Fresh fruit You're eating it fairly soon or can keep it cold Savoury snacks and plenty of water Frozen grapes You're settling in for a hot backyard or poolside arvo Jerky or biltong for a sweet-savoury mix Pork crackle The barbecue is on and people are already getting hungry Jerky, crackers and a grazing spread Frequently asked questions What can I get ready the night before? Get the drinks cold, freeze some grapes, wash any fruit and work out what needs to stay cold. You can also get your packaged snacks together so you're not raiding the pantry while everyone else is waiting at the door. What should I pack for a summer picnic? For a summer picnic, the less prep you need once you're there, the better. Whole fruit, crackers, nuts and snacks you can pass around all make sense, especially once you've found a patch of grass. Bringing cheese, dips or anything else that needs to stay cold? That's what the esky is for. How much food do you need for a day out? There's no magic number. A couple of hours at the beach is very different from leaving after breakfast and not getting home until sunset. Think about when you'll actually be eating a proper meal, then pack enough to cover the hungry bits in between. And when in doubt, an extra snack in the bag rarely causes much trouble. Stock up for summer A few summer snacks in the cupboard and you're ready when last-minute plans pop up. Our air-dried meat snacks are made fresh in Wangara, WA. Shop the full Jerky Co range online, set up a Jerky Co subscription to keep your favourites coming, or find your nearest Jerky Co kiosk when you need to stock up.
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A Decade Made With You: 10 Years of The Jerky Co
TEN YEARS OF AIR-DRIED MEATS. ONE BIG THANK YOU. Ten years ago, The Jerky Co started with a family recipe, a lot of beef and a stubborn belief that Aussies deserved better jerky. A decade on, we're still air-drying 100% MSA grade beef in Perth. The difference is who's at the table. You've grabbed a bag at a kiosk, picked up a box at Costco, subscribed, reviewed, tagged us and told your mates. You didn't just buy jerky. You built this with us. So this isn't a decade made by us. It's a decade made with you. FROM ONE RECIPE TO 33 STORES It started small. A family recipe passed down for over 20 years, beef marinated for more than 24 hours, and patience while the air did its work. Founding directors Brandon, Claudio and Dino started The Jerky Co in Perth with one goal: locally made, premium air-dried meats that tasted better than anything else on the shelf. Then you started coming back. One kiosk became a handful across WA. WA became NSW and Victoria. Today there are 33 stores nationally, including Perth Airport, plus Costco shelves and our online store. Along the way came new flavours, Truffle Droëwors, The Fruit Jerky Co, Poppa Porky's and a lager called Topside. Every one of those steps happened because someone took a bag home and wanted another. THE WHOLE DECADE, ONE CHEW AT A TIME We've mapped the big moments, the first kiosk, the new states, the flavour launches, the partnerships and the odd happy accident, on one timeline. See how far you can scroll before you get hungry. EXPLORE THE 10-YEAR TIMELINE → SEEN US ON TV? From 2 October, our Decade of Dried Meats ads are on TV and YouTube. If one caught your eye and sent you here, welcome. You're exactly who we made them for. Missed it, or want another look? Watch them below. Enjoyed it? Share it with the mate who always steals your jerky. TEN YEARS IN, SOME THINGS DON'T CHANGE We've grown a lot. The way we make jerky hasn't. Every bag still starts with 100% MSA grade beef, marinated for over 24 hours in our signature blends of spices and soy sauce, then air-dried until it's just right. High in protein. Made in Australia. Same as day one, and the same for the next ten years. HERE'S TO THE NEXT DECADE To everyone who's ever bought a bag, gifted a hamper, kept a subscription ticking or stopped at a kiosk just to say g'day: thank you. Ten years of The Jerky Co is ten years of you. We've got plenty more planned. New flavours, new stores and a few surprises we're not allowed to talk about yet. Stick around. SHOP THE RANGE → Pleased To Meat You. Still. The Jerky Co team
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5 High Protein Salad Ideas Packed with Flavour (and Beef Jerky)
The quick version: Beef jerky makes high-protein salads easy, adding protein, chew and plenty of flavour without cooking another protein from scratch. Jerky and biltong bring different textures, with jerky offering more chew and biltong a softer, meatier bite. Build beyond the meat with ingredients like quinoa, beans, eggs, cheese, nuts and seeds for more substantial salads. Pair flavours thoughtfully, from Smokey jerky with Tex-Mex ingredients to Garlic biltong with quinoa, sweet potato and tahini. These high protein salad ideas are meal-prep friendly, with dressings and crunchy ingredients best kept separate until closer to eating. You’ve made the salad, packed the dressing, and somehow lunch still looks a bit sad. A handful of leaves can only do so much heavy lifting. These high protein salad ideas bring beef jerky and biltong into the mix for proper savoury flavour, plenty of protein and five lunches actually worth looking forward to. 1. Peppery biltong and parmesan salad Quick note: Each recipe makes roughly one lunch, but the quantities are flexible. Adjust to suit your appetite. What we’d use: Traditional Beef Biltong Think antipasto plate with a bit more green involved. What you’ll need: 2 big handfuls of rocket ½ punnet cherry tomatoes, halved A handful of shaved parmesan 40–50g Traditional Beef Biltong, thinly sliced Juice of ½ lemon 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Cracked black pepper Throw the rocket, tomatoes and parmesan into a bowl, then scatter the thinly sliced biltong over the top. Mix the lemon juice and olive oil, drizzle it over everything and finish with plenty of cracked pepper. Peppery rocket, salty parmesan and sweet tomato already know what they’re doing together. Traditional biltong brings the rich, savoury bite, and if you want a little extra crunch, toasted pine nuts would go nicely here too. 2. Smokey Tex-Mex jerky bowl Our pick: Smokey Beef Jerky Big smoky flavour without firing up the barbecue. We’ll take it. What you’ll need: 2 handfuls of chopped cos or baby gem lettuce ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup corn A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved ½ avocado, sliced 40–50g Smokey Beef Jerky, sliced into strips A squeeze of lime Your favourite chipotle dressing Start with the lettuce, beans, corn and tomatoes, then fold through strips of Smokey beef jerky. Add the avocado, drizzle over the chipotle dressing and give it a decent squeeze of fresh lime. The jerky brings the smoky, savoury flavour you’d usually chase from grilled meat, while the beans, corn and avocado make the bowl more filling. Got leftover charred corn from the barbecue? Even better. 3. Zesty Vietnamese-style jerky salad We reckon this works best: Traditional Beef Jerky Fresh, crunchy and definitely not shy on flavour. This one wakes up a lunchbox. What you’ll need: 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix A handful of blanched green beans A handful of fresh basil, mint or both 40–50g Traditional Beef Jerky, thinly sliced 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly crushed Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp fish sauce A small pinch of sugar Fresh red chilli, to taste Toss the cabbage, green beans and herbs together, then add thin strips of jerky and a good scatter of crushed peanuts. Mix the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and chilli separately and pour it over just before eating. You get sharp lime, fresh herbs, plenty of crunch and a proper beefy bite from the Traditional jerky. Taking it to work? Keep the dressing separate unless soggy slaw is somehow your thing. Want more heat? Swap in Chilli Beef Jerky and turn things up a notch. 4. Sweet BBQ jerky, apple and toasted nut salad The flavour we’d go for: Sweet BBQ Beef Jerky A little sweet, plenty savoury and just fancy enough to look like you made an effort. What you’ll need: 2 big handfuls of mixed greens ½ green apple, thinly sliced ½ small fennel bulb, finely shaved, or 1 stick of sliced celery 40–50g Sweet BBQ Beef Jerky, sliced A small handful of toasted walnuts or almonds 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil A splash of apple cider vinegar A small drizzle of honey Toss the greens, apple and fennel together before adding the toasted nuts and sliced Sweet BBQ jerky. Shake the mustard, olive oil, vinegar and honey together in a jar, then drizzle it over. Sweet BBQ and crisp apple take care of the sweeter side, while mustard and fennel bring enough bite to balance it out. Making it ahead? Give the apple a squeeze of lemon to help keep it fresh until lunch. 5. Garlicky biltong and quinoa power bowl We’d go with: Garlic Beef Biltong For the days when a few leaves absolutely aren’t going to cut it. What you’ll need: ¾ cup cooked quinoa ½ small roasted sweet potato, roughly chopped 2 handfuls of baby spinach 40–50g Garlic Beef Biltong, thinly sliced 1 tbsp pepitas or toasted seeds 1 tbsp tahini Juice of ½ lemon A splash of water Layer the spinach, quinoa and roasted sweet potato, then tuck the Garlic biltong through the bowl. Stir the tahini and lemon juice together with enough water to loosen it, drizzle over the top and finish with the pepitas. The sweet potato and quinoa make this the heartier one of the bunch, while the garlicky biltong and creamy tahini bring plenty of savoury flavour. Meal prepping? Let the cooked ingredients cool first and keep the dressing separate until lunch. Why put beef jerky in a salad? Because cooking another chicken breast just to make lunch is sometimes asking a bit much. Beef jerky is already packed with flavour and ready to go. Slice it into strips, throw it over your salad and you’ve added protein, chew and a beefy hit without another pan hitting the sink. It’s also handy when you want high protein salad ideas that don’t involve cooking another protein from scratch. Biltong works a treat too, especially if you prefer that softer, meatier bite. It goes particularly well with grains, sharp cheeses, crunchy veg and simple dressings. Basically, if your salad needs a bit more substance, you’ve got options. And when the jerky itself is doing plenty of the flavour work, what goes into it matters. Ours starts with MSA-grade Australian beef, gets marinated for over 24 hours and is then air-dried. The family recipes go back more than 20 years, so we’ve had a fair bit of practice. If protein and portions are on your mind, our guide to whether beef jerky is good for weight loss takes a closer look at calories, protein and what to check on the nutrition panel. Frequently asked questions What is the highest protein salad? There isn’t one set salad that automatically comes out on top. Protein will vary depending on the ingredients, quantities and products you use. If you want to compare different salads properly, look at the amount of protein across the full serving rather than assuming one ingredient makes a particular bowl higher in protein. How can I add more protein without just adding more meat? You’ve got plenty to work with. Eggs, chickpeas, lentils, beans, quinoa, cheese, nuts and seeds can all help build out a salad alongside your main protein. It’s also an easy way to make things more interesting. Pepitas bring crunch, feta adds a salty hit, chickpeas add some substance and quinoa works well when you want something closer to a proper lunch bowl. What’s the best way to use beef jerky in a salad? A quick slice makes all the difference. Cut the jerky into thinner strips or smaller pieces so it mixes through the salad instead of sitting on top in big chunks. From there, taste before going heavy on the dressing. The jerky already brings plenty of seasoning and flavour, so you might find the salad needs less than you’d normally use. When should I use biltong instead of jerky? Go by the kind of bite you want. Jerky has more chew and plenty of marinade-driven flavour, making it a natural fit for bold dressings and punchier ingredients. Biltong is softer and meatier, so it works particularly well with grains, parmesan, leafy greens and simpler dressings. Can’t decide? Use whichever bag is already open. What else can I make for a high-protein lunch? Salads are only the start. Try the same sort of combinations in wraps, grain bowls or lunchboxes, or keep things simple and pack your jerky on the side. If you’re getting organised for the week, these high-protein meal-prep snacks have a few more options for keeping the fridge, work bag or snack drawer sorted. Give your salad something to work with A good high-protein salad needs flavour, texture and something substantial enough to stop lunch feeling like a warm-up act. Hopefully these high protein salad ideas have given you a few ways to get there without defaulting to the same old chicken salad. Next time salad’s on the menu, give the chicken breast a day off. Slice up some jerky, throw in a handful of biltong or try one of the bowls above. Grab your favourite beef jerky, load up on biltong or shop the full range and get lunch sorted.
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