Jack Links Jack Link'S Beef Jerky, Original Flavor, 16 Ounce

As a lover of jerky lived this big bag it didn't survive 2 daysWould get again

When this product came noticed all the mold through the packaging. But no chance of exchange or refund. Bad product maybe just this batch.

07/31/2019 UPDATE FOR ONLY THE ZERO SUGAR 7.3 OZ BAG!:I decided to give the Jack Link's Jerky one more try when it came up on Vine, and I'm so glad that I did! This Zero Sugar Beef Jerky is absolutely the best, best, BEST Jerky that my husband and I have ever had! It's nice and dry, it tastes like beef, and had a smoky, peppery flavor! It's totally fantastic and we now crave more! It is totally amazing jerky and makes up for all the issues we had with the other flavors! Hurry up Jack Link's and get the bigger bags on Amazon so I can buy more! We NEED More!!!NOTE: - See my older reviews below, that were actually only 1 or 2 stars, for some of the other flavors.I wish Jack Link's had separate reviews for each of their flavors so this would not be so confusing!06/08/2018:Not sure what is going on with this beef jerky! I have not eaten this brand in several years. I decided to try it again but it seems to have changed a lot! I got the Original flavor and the Black Peppered Flavor. Both have a very strange, soft, chewy, almost gelatinous, texture. Both are quite sweet and overly salty. The original is like salty, candied meat! Not a good beef flavor, just sweet with gross, soft, chewy texture. The peppered flavor is a bit better, mostly because it has the cracked pepper on it to give more flavor. Both styles are just too soft, sweet and salty for my taste! Guess I'll be looking for more of a real, old fashioned Beef Jerky!BIG UPDATE, my rating just lowered from 2 stars down to 1 star! 08/26/2018:I've bought a couple of other flavors since the last time I reviewed this product. This time I ordered the 1 lb Sweet & Hot Flavor with my Amazon Sub & Save, and now we get to join the Moldy Jerky Crowd!My Husband asked me to get him the Sweet & Hot, flavor in my next Sub & Save order, so I did. When he picked up the package at the Post Office, he was on his way to do more town errands and he wanted a quick a snack. He knew the Jerky was in this order, so he opened the box, found the 1 lb bag of the jerky, put it up in the front seat and started the truck back up to drive up to the next town. While driving, he decided to munch on the jerky as he drove. After the 1st bite, he gagged and realized something was drastically wrong and spit the mouthful out the window. Then he pulled off the side of the road to look in the bag. What he saw and smelled made him gag again and this time he opened the truck door just in time to vomit! He threw the bag of gross jerky in the back of the truck with the big load of trash he was taking to the County dump. After he went to the dump and did all his other errands, he called me to tell me the Jack Links Sweet & Hot Jerky had arrived with with a batch of free mold included. He sounded quite disgusted, so I didn't question him. After he got home, I asked him if he wanted me to try ordering another flavor. He got a very odd look on his face and then said he will probably never, ever eat any kind of jerky ever again.

The beef jerky links were well sealed and nothing was damaged. The package is fresh and good until 3/2025. The only thing I really see is the price has jumped several dollars so it cuts back as to when I get to order it.

Good amount and sizes

> Tasty, relatively tender. Jack Links Original tastes like dried beef, the way it should. Moderately salty (of course), but not over-spiced or peppery.> The 16 ounce bag by Amazon subscription is less than $1/ounce---the best price I've found for good jerky> I cannot detect much difference between Jack Links and either Bridford or Pacific Gold, which are also good jerky Although there are probably differences from batch-to-batch, the current Pacific Gold I have on hand is more tender than Jack Links but does not taste as "beefy" as Jack Links.> Jack Links, and Bridgford claim to contain 10 calories/1oz from fat, Pacific Gold claims 5 calories/1oz---but Pacific Gold is usually much more expensive.> Jack Links, and Bridgford also contain preservatives, Pacific Gold claims to be preservative-free.QUALITY CONTROL?> Many retailers dump products on Amzn which are past due date, stored improperly, or otherwise are unsalable. I suspect that was the case with most of the reports of moldy jerky. Moral-of-the-story: use great caution purchasing from any 3rd party sellers. If you buy from a local store or DIRECTLY from Amzn you should have no problem. The big bags are also available at BJs. I've never gotten a bad bag.SUGGESTIONS> If even Jack Links, Bridgford, and/or Pacific Gold is too tuff for you, use scissors to cut the pieces into 1/2 to 1" squares, which are much easier to chew.> Alternatively, you can wrap a small handful of jerky in a wet paper towel, and microwave for 30 seconds, the result is much more tender.> Or you can place small squares of jerky on a piece of toast (or cracker, etc), cover with a slice of cheese and microwave for 30-60 seconds for a tasty warm "dried beef" and cheese sandwich.> Jerky goes well in many dishes, as either the main meat, or as a flavoring. As a flavoring in rice, beans, spaghetti sauce, casseroles, etc. I usually cut the jerky into 1/4--1/2" squares.> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews.

The jerky itself is good. However, I ordered two 16 ounce bags and received two 5.85 ounce bags. Fortunately Amazon gave me a complete refund without any trouble.