Homemade Jerky Your Whole Family Will Love

Jerky is the kind of snack you grab for a road trip and then realize you should have been trying more variations of it all along. Here at Pease Packing, we love giving Kalamazoo-area families a local spot to find quality cuts and ready-to-go favorites, starting right from our Home page.

In this month’s blog, we’re highlighting our homemade smoked jerky, a shop staple you can pick up through our Retail Store when you want big flavor without the mystery ingredients.

Why Homemade Smoked Jerky Just Hits Different

Jerky should be bold, satisfying, and easy to pack, not overly sweet, oddly chewy, or drowned in preservatives. When you’re shopping local, you can also feel better about where your meat comes from and how it’s handled.

As a USDA slaughterhouse serving Southwest Michigan, our focus stays on quality and consistency, which matters whether you’re grilling steaks or snacking between meetings.

What You’ll Find in our Jerky Lineup

If you’re the type who likes options, you’re in the right place. Along with homemade smoked jerky, our retail store also carries kippered beef with different flavor profiles, including BBQ and teriyaki, so you can switch it up without getting bored or confused on what your jerky will taste like.

Here are a few easy ways customers like to use jerky and kippered beef in real life:

• Keep a bag in the car for road trips and weekend errands
• Add it to a charcuterie board for a simple, protein-forward upgrade
• Chop it into small pieces for salads, baked potatoes, or scrambled eggs
• Pack it for workdays when you need something filling between meals

How to Get the Best Batch for Your Tastes

Jerky preference is personal, so the fastest way to dial it in is to tell us what you like: smoky, peppery, or something a little sweeter. If you have questions about what’s currently in stock or what you should try next, reach out through our Contact Us page, and we’ll point you in the right direction!