


Best Ways to Prep Meat
If you’re whipping up a homecooked meal, the meat is likely your top priority. Whether it’s beef, chicken, pork, or fish, the protein is the star of the show, so it needs to shine! Preparation, flavor, and cooking technique are all important aspects of serving a piece...
Tips for Using Marinade
Most people would agree they’re not big fans of bland, dull foods. But luckily, the food gods have an answer for that: marinade. Marinades can be used on a variety of foods from seafood to red meat and even on vegetables. However, there’s more to it than just...
How to Make the Best Jerky Charcuterie Board
Whether you’re a long-time charcuterie board maker or you’ve just been introduced to the cuisine, everyone can agree that the board-based snack is almost universally beloved. The traditionally French snack board has taken the world by storm, inserting itself into the...
Fire Up the Grill: Summer Recipes with Marinades, Spices, and Jerky
Summertime is grilling season, and while hamburgers and hotdogs are delicious, there are an abundance of other delicious foods that you can cook on the grill. Get outside and enjoy the weather while cooking up a gourmet meal and impress your family or guests by...
Popular Jerky Q&As
We get a lot of jerky-related questions. From inquiries about the health benefits to concerns about its shelf life, the team at Crockett Creek has heard it all. As jerky craftsmen, we don’t really mind too much and are happy to impart our jerky-related knowledge to...
The 7 Types of People You’ll Find Eating Beef Jerky
Who eats beef jerky? According to Statista, about 40% of the U.S. population. Beef jerky is the one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry, largely because people have less time but also want foods that are low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals...
How Heart-Healthy is Craft Jerky?
Heart disease is one of the most dangerous conditions affecting people in the United States and abroad today. This disease accounts for around 1 and 3 deaths a year in the US, according to the American Heart Association. Despite the widespread challenge that heart...
What is Sodium Nitrate and Why Don’t We Use It to Make Our Natural Jerky?
One of the best things about beef jerky is that it can be enjoyed anywhere at any time. With a shelf life that’s almost as incredible as its flavor, there’s a reason that beef jerky has become a staple at camp sites, on road trips, or even just as a snack on the go....