People’s Choice Beef Jerky Review

After you learn the ‘dos and don’ts’ for your main meals on the Keto diet, you must grapple with Keto-friendly snacks. Have you considered beef jerky, specifically People’s Choice Beef Jerky? Beef jerky is transportable since it doesn’t require refrigeration and it will help sustain cravings until your next meal.

What is Beef Jerky?

Beef jerky is a meat snack created by curing beef in a salt marinade and then drying it until the moisture is decreased to less than 50 percent of the whole. This process ensures the jerky has an extended shelf life.

Even top-shelf People’s Choice Beef Jerky doesn’t make a pretty presentation. It looks and chews like a piece of brown leather. No worries though. beef jerky rarely makes it to a plate. Starving snackers consume jerky straight from its package.

Beef jerky tantalizes the tongue with its strong meat flavor. Standout tastes - smidgeons of sweetness, a tad peppery, specks of spices, sizzling hot - depend on which flavors you favor.

About People’s Choice Beef Jerky

John Bianchetti established Peoples Old Market in 1929. Ten years later the successful neighborhood meat market was relocated to downtown Los Angeles and its name changed to Peoples Sausage Company.

During its 4th generation, the creator’s grandson was instrumental in adding a beef line, known as People’s Choice Beef Jerky. It is marketed as the original Keto-compliant jerky.

This family-owned business uses only USDA approved American products. All jerky products are handmade. People’s Choice Beef Jerky products are carb-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and rich in fats, which serve to keep Keto dieters in ketosis. It contains no MSG, nitrates, preservatives or artificial ingredients. A one ounce serving includes 2.5 fat grams, 90 calories and 16 grams of protein.

Besides its old-fashioned beef jerky, People’s Choice Beef Jerky is available in Hot & Spicy, Orange Honey Teriyaki, Limon Con Carne Seca jerky and Garlic Ginger flavors.

Why Choose People’s Choice Beef Jerky

• High quality all-natural ingredients
• 100% American made products
• Handmade
• Family owned
• Original Keto-friendly jerky

People's Choice Beef Jerky is the perfect snack to add to your keto shopping list

People’s Choice Old-Fashioned Beef Jerky

The ‘new and improved’ Old-Fashioned Beef Jerky is an up-to-date version of a 1920’s family recipe that the company had not produced before. It is made from 100% extra lean beef, water and seasoning spices.

They opted for a thicker cut of beef with a rub of sea salt and cracked black pepper. It is slow-cooked for five-plus hours.

This jerky is all about strong beef flavors. In addition, you’ll taste a tad of black pepper, garlic and salt. Many users have commented about its steak-like taste and texture.

People’s Choice Hot & Spicy Beef Jerky

Hot & spicy jerky consists of thin sliced beef strips.

A splash of mild heat from cracked red pepper develops the longer you chew. You’ll also detect a robust taste of sea salt. Notes of onion, garlic and black pepper escalate the spicy factor. Overall, it’s spicier than hot.

We’re seeing reports that meat is not the predominant taste of People’s Choice Beef Jerky - Hot & Spicy.

About The Tasting Kitchen - People’s Choice Beef Jerky

What’s your take on gourmet beef jerky? Tasting kitchen experts explore the four corners of Earth to unearth gold standard recipes for your “sophisticated snacking” pleasure. The gourmet beef jerky line consists of flavors such as Orange Honey Teriyaki, Siracha, Garlic Ginger and more. If you love beef jerky but want to experience unconventional flavors, better get some while the getting is good. These flavors are only produced in “small batches”.

Orange Honey Teriyaki from the Tasting Kitchen

Awesomely messy, but delightfully eclectic, Orange Honey Teriyaki jerky presents a study in tangy and sweet. Gradually your taste buds will pick up the facets from teriyaki and ever-perceptible honey, finishing with a warm punch of ginger that leaves a pleasant aftertaste in your mouth.

The messy aspect is due to its ooey-gooey glaze and honey coating. Texture of the meat is tender, but the typical jerky chewiness is also evident. Orangeness is there, in a good way.

Not a good choice for the keto diet as there are 12 carbs per one ounce serving.

Sweet Chili Habanero from the Tasting Kitchen

Sweet Chili Habanero is another artisanal flavor of beef jerky from the Tasting Kitchen. At first, a sweet heat begins to amplify courtesy of the Habanero (pepper). It’s like tasting spring segue into summer.

People’s Choice employs mega thick cuts of all-American beef, seasons it with Habanero peppers and various spices and slow cooks it for five plus hours.

Sweet Chili Habanero Jerky has 11 carbs per 1 ounce serving

Sriracha from the Tasting Kitchen

Sriracha beef jerky was the debut product from the Tasting Kitchen. Sriracha sauce is hot, spicy. sweet and muy delicioso. If you can’t get enough Sriracha, get yourself oodles of this one. The Tasting Kitchen smeared gobs of succulent Sriracha sauce all over sliced beef and swathed it in spices.

You’ll experience a perfect bite from first to last.

Cowboy Peppered Beef Jerky from the Tasting Kitchen

If you want a little jerky with your black pepper, here is the real deal. On those days when your git up and go, got up and went, this jerky is a spot-on snack.

Bold strokes of cracked black pepper are rubbed on thick cowboy cuts of 100% American beef and seasoned with sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Keep your canteen handy!

Cowboy Peppered is manly beef jerky at its utmost and is also not a great choice for your keto diet. There are 9 carbs per 1 ounce serving.

Garlic Ginger from the Tasting Kitchen

Garlic ginger beef jerky is Asian inspired. Ginger, sesame and garlic puts pizazz in ultra-thick cuts of beef jerky. Teriyaki sauce delivers sweet notes, its soy sauce unites all the flavors to gift you with a mouthful of bliss.

Garlic embraces your palate. Chew on - whiffs of sweetness and nutty sesame chime in. Aha! Natural beef flavor enters, balanced by subtle nuances of ginger. The meat is both chewy and tender. Think holding an Asian stir-fry in one hand.

There are 4 grams of carbs per 1 ounce serving.

Ultimate Collection of Carne Seca Beef Jerky

Carne Seca Limon & Limon Con Chile

The Carne Seca line is beef jerky a la Hispanic. The meat is thinly sliced into small pieces, which makes the beef somewhat softer than Old Fashioned jerky products.

All-natural beef is marinated with lemon juice and spices. Plus, the Limon Con Chile contains quajillo chili powder and cracked red pepper that feels like a lit match in your mouth. Lemon juice puts an acidic pop into Carne Seca products.

People’s Choice Beef Jerky – One-of-Everything Boxes

Looks like we left the best for last. Jerky boxes offer the total tasting experience of People’s Choice Beef Jerky. Each box highlights 12 products from Classic, Old Fashioned, Carne Seca and Tasting Kitchen lines.

It makes an ideal gift for that inevitable person on your list who has everything. As you know, finding man-gifts is challenging. Now, you have a one-size-fits-all resource for the guys in your life. The One-of-Everything Box is appropriate for birthdays, Father’s Day, Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

Make no mistake, beef jerky doesn’t discriminate against women. Always savory and sometimes sweet, beef jerky is a perfect fit for the ladies too.

Ultimate Collection of Beef Jerky Sampler Boxes

If the Everything box seems exorbitant for your recipients, consider People’s Choice Beef Jerky gift boxes, available as a one-time purchase or on a subscription basis. You can also match the gift box with your person’s lifestyle.

For example, the Health Nut Box is ideal for your person who jogs, swims, bikes, climbs rocks and dines on nutritious stuff. They will be delighted with the six finger-licking-good products from People’s Choice Beef Jerky. All selected products are healthy options that contain low/no carbs or sugar and are gluten-free.

Alternatively, the Sweet Tooth Jerky Box is tailor-made for your person who eats dessert first and twelve minutes later craves something sweet. Think Teriyaki beef jerky. The Sweet Tooth Jerky Box includes four assorted bags of sweets for the sweet.

Other options include Simple & Savory and Some Like it Hot jerky gift boxes.

Is People’s Choice Original Beef Jerky a Healthy Snack?

No mystery meat here. People’s Choice Beef Jerky consists of 100% beef made in the USA. Because this brand of beef jerky is handmade from all-natural beef, it undergoes minimal processing.

They use all-natural products for the beef jerky, which is Keto-compliant. You won’t find MSG, nitrates, nitrites, artificial ingredients, gluten or preservatives in People’s Choice Beef Jerky.

A one ounce serving provides 90 calories, zero net carbs, 16 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fat. Unless specified to the contrary, no sugar is added.

Our Verdict

Taste is subjective. Whether you’re a foodie, on a diet or have a sophisticated palate, People’s Choice Beef Jerky aims to please.