Wonderfully dry and flavorful. Just like beef jerky used to be before the "moist and tender" craze ruined the industry. Beef Jerky is supposed to be dry, that's the definition of jerky. If you like your jerky moist and tender, this is as far from that as you are going to get. This is the only product I could call Beef Jerky available on Amazon or certainly from a common retailer. Nothing else comes close to this.
Arrived very quickly. "Sell by" date is 12/20 so a 2 year window is good by me. Packaged in an airtight plastic container that looks good in the cupboard. Very nice peppery flavor, not sweet. Consistently sized pieces and with an old school leathery texture that I prefer. The only issue is the $2.75/oz price point which is kind of at the high end of what I'm willing to pay for jerky through Amazon. With that being said, I think this is an excellent, quality beef jerky that arrived fresh so I'd buy it again and would recommend the product.
This will be added to my list of favorite jerky. I like my jerky dry and flavorful and this fits the bill. I hate how some jerky you chew on and it feels like you have a mouth full of sauce along with the jerky. This one doesn't do that. It's also surprisingly easy to bite pieces off. Maybe that's because it's so thin. It is real thin btw if that's something that factors in for you.
Now this is good jerky! I've gotten tired of all the store bought tender jerky, which really isn't true beef jerky. I now keep a container of this in my tractor and it keeps very well.
I hope jerky man sends me some free jerky or a discount for this review cuz this jerky is the best. I used to buy some fancy beef jerky and their price went up and quality went down, so i switched to this hard times jerky. lol amazing name good flavor. i just wish i didn't eat it so fast so i could eat some more right now.
I bought a bag of jerky the other day at the market and when I opened it, it was soft and moist. Yuck! So then I went online to look for real jerky. Well guys, I finished this jar in less than a week. Maybe even a few days, don't judge me. This stuff is so good! It tastes real and not processed. It's dry, you have to tear it with your teeth and it's flavorful! Already on my 3rd jar. Trust me, this stuff is the real deal!
I love this jerky! To be honest I was hesitant to buy the jerky because of the cost but don't be because it is well worth the money!! I didn't think there would be much in the container but there is. This is a tough jerky which is the ONLY kind if jerky I will eat. If you know anyone that loves a great tasting tougher jerky that is seasoned to perfection they will love it.
This jerky has texture and pretty close to the taste of the stuff we would get when visiting relatives out west. Nice and thin strips that still take a little effort to tear off and chew a piece. I want to say the one brand we used to get was Lawrey's or something similar. This is a little pricey but worth it for the memories it brought back.
My favorite jerky used to be Dakota Old Fashioned Jerky. Can’t find it anymore so I decided to try this. I absolutely love this jerky. It’s salty and hard at first. That’s exactly the way jerky should be. After chewing it becomes soft. LOVEEEE IT!!! I’m thinking about purchasing a few for Christmas for family.
Gana Miftari
The closest to real jerky so far.
Wonderfully dry and flavorful. Just like beef jerky used to be before the "moist and tender" craze ruined the industry. Beef Jerky is supposed to be dry, that's the definition of jerky. If you like your jerky moist and tender, this is as far from that as you are going to get. This is the only product I could call Beef Jerky available on Amazon or certainly from a common retailer. Nothing else comes close to this.
Toni M Johnston
Hard Times Original Beef Jerky
Arrived very quickly. "Sell by" date is 12/20 so a 2 year window is good by me. Packaged in an airtight plastic container that looks good in the cupboard. Very nice peppery flavor, not sweet. Consistently sized pieces and with an old school leathery texture that I prefer. The only issue is the $2.75/oz price point which is kind of at the high end of what I'm willing to pay for jerky through Amazon. With that being said, I think this is an excellent, quality beef jerky that arrived fresh so I'd buy it again and would recommend the product.
Raptor Cat
Great Jerky
This will be added to my list of favorite jerky. I like my jerky dry and flavorful and this fits the bill. I hate how some jerky you chew on and it feels like you have a mouth full of sauce along with the jerky. This one doesn't do that. It's also surprisingly easy to bite pieces off. Maybe that's because it's so thin. It is real thin btw if that's something that factors in for you.
Michael Koios
Delicious jerky!
Now this is good jerky! I've gotten tired of all the store bought tender jerky, which really isn't true beef jerky. I now keep a container of this in my tractor and it keeps very well.
Haley Engelskind
MY NEW FAVORITE
I hope jerky man sends me some free jerky or a discount for this review cuz this jerky is the best. I used to buy some fancy beef jerky and their price went up and quality went down, so i switched to this hard times jerky. lol amazing name good flavor. i just wish i didn't eat it so fast so i could eat some more right now.
Ní Ghallachoir Ellí
Delicious!
I bought a bag of jerky the other day at the market and when I opened it, it was soft and moist. Yuck! So then I went online to look for real jerky. Well guys, I finished this jar in less than a week. Maybe even a few days, don't judge me. This stuff is so good! It tastes real and not processed. It's dry, you have to tear it with your teeth and it's flavorful! Already on my 3rd jar. Trust me, this stuff is the real deal!
Dianne Marsters
Yummy
From Texas and we know our Jerky. This stuff was really good; perfect size cuts for snacking and was delivered fresh. Nice peppery favor.
Mariyam Faisal
Excellent beef jerky
I love this jerky! To be honest I was hesitant to buy the jerky because of the cost but don't be because it is well worth the money!! I didn't think there would be much in the container but there is. This is a tough jerky which is the ONLY kind if jerky I will eat. If you know anyone that loves a great tasting tougher jerky that is seasoned to perfection they will love it.
KD Wilson
Now this is the jerky I remember from out west as a kid.
This jerky has texture and pretty close to the taste of the stuff we would get when visiting relatives out west. Nice and thin strips that still take a little effort to tear off and chew a piece. I want to say the one brand we used to get was Lawrey's or something similar. This is a little pricey but worth it for the memories it brought back.
Megha Negi
Perfect Old Fashioned Jerky
My favorite jerky used to be Dakota Old Fashioned Jerky. Can’t find it anymore so I decided to try this. I absolutely love this jerky. It’s salty and hard at first. That’s exactly the way jerky should be. After chewing it becomes soft. LOVEEEE IT!!! I’m thinking about purchasing a few for Christmas for family.