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Howdy folks!
Today we’re having a go at a bag of Krave Smoky Grilled Teriyaki Gourmet Pork Jerky procured in the specialty food section of the always-interesting Spec’s.
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Krave Smoky Grilled Teriyaki Gourmet Pork Jerky
- Another of Krave’s innovative jerkies, it is made with minimal processing and without artificial ingredients and promises a wholesome, satisfying snack. We first heard of Krave a few years back on wine.woot.com when we picked up a sample pack of their unfamiliar and intriguingly flavored jerkies. They amused. Should you rush out and pick up a bag for yourself? Let’s see what you get with this one:
Taste (B-): This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill teriyaki. The flavor is unusually savory for a teriyaki jerky, with a definite sweetness but one that is not at all dominant in the flavor. It’s a very unusual balance, and a bit disconcerting at first, but it grows on you. After a few bites you get a better sense of the soy sauce and wine flavors mingling with the sugar and spices and somehow the pork manages to carry through, too. It demands a bit more attention than typical teriyaki jerky to really appreciate what’s going on, but it’s definitely worth it.
Texture (A-): What a pleasantly supple jerky this is. This along-the-grain cut jerky is almost too moist and tender, taking the innately accommodating pork to the very edge of its goodness. It tears easily, chews almost effortlessly, but all the while feels substantial. This is some well done pork-work!
Smell (B+): The teriyaki scents are nicely interwoven with a more subtle smoky smell that rolls around nicely in your nose. It’s not a particularly potent aroma, but delivers a clear and inviting preview of the jerky itself. You can particularly make out the soy and rice wine but they don’t really stand out, as such. It all hold together in excellent balance and smells pretty darn good.
Appearance (A-): With a dark reddish-brown color and a glossy hue this jerky is pork on parade. The pieces are cut along the grain and the lean, tender pieces of pork will appeals to your eyes as much as your mouth. The Krave folks have clearly taken care to craft a high-quality food and have attended to the detail of their wares.
Consistency (A-): Again, the fine folks at Krave have demonstrated their skill and attention to quality in making this jerky. The thickness, flavor, and moisture of this jerky is uniform throughout and even pieces of substantially different size delivered the same unique flavor and texture. It’s a sign of skill that they maintain this level of control.
Overall Impression (B+): Jerky like this makes Jerkyology fun. This pork jerky doesn’t try to take the ordinary teriyaki experience and do one better, it takes the idea of teriyaki and does something all its own. It’s a really enjoyable departure from the norm but still something that takes a bit of acclimation to really appreciate. It’s a good, well-made jerky that will definitely deliver an out-of-the-ordinary jerky experience. Grab a bag if you can and partake of its tasty goodness. Enjoy!
Howdy there!
We’re taking a taste of some Field Trip Teriyaki No.23 Beef Jerky, another of the mixed 6 pack jerky special from Woot!
Field Trip Teriyaki No.23 Beef Jerky
This is a self-described artisan jerky made from top round beef without artificial preservatives, added MSG, or nitrates. There’s a real emphasis on simple quality with this jerky that suggests it’ll be a real treat. Does it deliver something tasty? Let’s see what you get with this one:
Taste (A): From the very first bite you wont’ have any doubts that this is a full-on teriyaki flavored jerky, and the Field Trip folks didn’t hold back on the sweetness, either. This jerky’s taste starts off with an almost candy-like sweetness full of sugar, honey, and fruity flavors. It’s fantastic and they managed to make it unapologetically sweet without making it at all overwhelmingly sugary. It’s a fantastic balance to achieve. Along with this are the tangy teriyaki flavors coupled with a smokiness and some garlic and pepper. Behind the teriyaki, which really seems to evolve the sweetness more than anything pointedly of its own, the smoky and savory flavors are subtle and add a delightful bit of character without commanding your attention. The flavor is just great and is a really entertaining take on the traditional teriyaki taste.
Texture (B+): This is a slightly moist jerky, cut along the grain, that takes a bit of effort to tear into but chews pretty nicely once you get going. It’s pleasant stuff.
Smell (B+): This jerky smells nice, with a very forward sweet scent that conveys some of the soy sauce and brown sugar but seems to more generally convey ‘sweet stuff is coming!’. It does a great job of foretelling the taste and is a good complement overall.
Appearance (A): This jerky is dark brown in color with hints of red if the light hits it just right. It has a slight sheen, no doubt from all the sweetness in the marinade, that seems to accentuate the texture of the lean beef. The pieces are all bite-sized with a mixture of straight-cut and natural edges that lend an appetizing air to it all. This jerky simply looks tasty. ’nuff said.
Consistency (A-): The flavor in this jerky is exactingly consistent throughout the bag. Bite to bite you get the same great sweet and tangy goodness. The beef itself is lean and tasty and, with only one exception, every piece was tender and inviting. The Field Trip folks have executed with great skill and their jerky shows it in spades.
Overall Impression (A-): The Field Trip Jerky company have done it again with another exceptional jerky that delivers quality meat with a taste that’ll leave you wanting more. It has subtlety and character and you can really enjoy the fullness of what it has to offer. It’s an artisan jerky for sure and we’re definitely fans. Pick yourself up a bag and partake of its meaty goodness. Eat well!
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