We (arguably) didn't invent the awesome meat snack that is beef jerky — we just created the timeless flavor that put it on the map. Based on the Link family signature recipe, our Original Beef Jerky is slowly cooked over a special blend of hardwoods for the classic flavor America loves. MADE WITH 100% BEEF: Our Original Beef Jerky starts with carefully selected lean cuts of 100% premium beef. Marinated in our signature blend of herbs and spices and slow roasted over hardwood smoke. No added MSG. No added nitrates. No added nitrites.