I “found” Perky Jerky in 2013 (post). I’ve been enjoying it and spreading the word about Perky Jerky ever since. I always chat with them at the Chicago Sweets and Snacks Expo.
Perky Jerky’s “ultra premium” jerky is high in protein, low in fat and each serving has less than 100 calories. It has no nitrates or preservatives and no MSG. Initially, Perky Jerky was flavored with guarana – a Brazilian berry with natural caffeine. They changed the formula. When I saw them at Sweets and Snacks, they said it no longer contains caffeine or guarana. I asked the logical question, “is it still perky?”
I wasn’t the only one to ask! They say,
“What makes Perky Jerky perky now is what actually made it perky all along: whatever makes your mouth water. Causes your toes to tap. Floats your proverbial boat. Perky is in the eye of the beholder. We feel perky standing toes-down at the top of a 5,000 foot vertical drop, creating things that didn’t exist before outrageously satisfying bold and tender snacks, and giving back to those in need – which is why a percentage of our proceeds go toward Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Down Syndrome research – two causes near and dear to our hearts.”
In addition to the change in formula, Perky Jerky added pork jerky, new flavors and meat sticks. The original jerky flavors are “More Than Just Original” (turkey) and “Tasty Teriyaki” (beef). There are 6 turkey varieties, 3 pork varieties and 4 beef varieties. The meat sticks are all turkey and come in three flavors – Original, Tasty Teriyaki and Heavenly Jalapeno.
My favorite thing about the original recipe was how soft and tender it is. The new “less perky” version is still very tender and easy to eat. The meat sticks are super handy and great for travel. The Heavenly Jalapeno is my favorite.
Want to try Perky Jerky? I’m going to send one lucky reader 4 packs of Perky Jerky (as above) and a Perky Jerky pop socket. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. The giveaway runs through July 25. A winner will be selected and notified on July 26. The winner must be a US resident, 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited.
Don’t want to wait? Perky Jerky is available in 40,000 locations nationwide, online and on Amazon. You can also keep up with Perky Jerky on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Which flavor would you try first?
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