Wild Ride Beef Jerky Cowboy Strips, Hickory, 16-Ounce Bag

When I first encountered these Cowboy Strips I as a bit confused. Were they in fact made of beef or cowboy? Since cannibalism hasn't generally been in practice for quite some time (and even when it was, only by savages of the worst sort), I felt it was quite likely that the 'beef' mentioned in the title was the meat source, but it wasn't out of the realm of possibility to believe these to be beef flavored COWBOY strips made from real life cowboys. That thought caused my stomach to turn, and because I take great pride in leading a cannibalism free lifestyle, I decided it might be wise to contact the manufacturers of WILD RIDE just to double check--similarly I once contacted the makers of the very confusingly named 'chicken of the sea' brand tuna fish to see if it was chicken or fish; quite an important distinction! Better safe than sorry over having broken my nearly 30 year streak of cannibalism avoidance in one fell swoop, I gave WILD RIDE a call! Thankfully, WILD RIDE confirmed that this was in fact BEEF jerky, and that the Cowboy reference in the title was just an adjective explaining the sort of jerky it is: long, thin strips that are chewable, soft, and very, very tasty. I suggested that they rename it "Wild Ride Beef Jerky Cowboy Strips (NOT MADE FROM COWBOYS. NO COWBOYS INJURED IN THE MAKING OF THIS JERKY)" and they agreed such a change could potentially be useful. Much obliged for their assistance in understanding their product and their intentions (after all if they WERE selling COWBOY jerky, it might call into question what sort of operation they run, and if they are in-fact a Zombie enterprise!) I was able to enjoy all four bags of this jerky in about 30 minutes. Wishing I had more, I took a stroll to the outhouse because I suddenly wasn't feeling that well, and the next thirty minutes I spent thinking about what a great movie you could make about a Zombie owned corporation selling COWBOY JERKY to the unknowing public. I couldn't decide if I'd prefer to have Chuck Norris or Steven Seagal play the protagonist (or possibly pair them up!) or if the ending would involve a nuclear warhead wiping out the zombies or just let Chuck and Stev-o whack them apart with machetes, but at least these unanswered questions successfully distracted me from the 3.1 magnitude earthquake that was shaking the entire outhouse. So put your mind at ease: these are BEEF strips made in the cowboy fashion, and they're very, very tasty!

This is real beef jerky that tastes like meat, has good texture and is fun to snack on. I order several packages to come monthly on a subscription basis as my kids and I love this healthy snack. You know the stuff they sell at 7-11 they claim is beef jerky? Well, this is how this one is different: 1. The meat has great texture. It is chewy, not brittle. You tear bites off with your teeth. 2. The quality of the meat itself is quite good. Not too many fatty pieces - it tastes like beef, not chemicals. 3. Unless you order teriyaki, the jerky is not sweet. Original flavor is just a tad spicy, but tolerable for kids. It's what we always get. 4. It does not have an infinite shelf life. I found it go bad within a month or two. Bad for nuclear winter. Great for a healthy snack. :-) I love the little packages inside the big one. The jerky stays fresh longer. Enjoy!

I did not like the taste or texture of Wild Ride Original but decided to give the company one more chance as this flavor was on sale. While the flavor is better, unfortunately the meat is of such poor quality that it's difficult to recommend. I uploaded three images as examples of what you will find in a typical bag. You'll see that about 10-15% of the pieces are marbled in a high amount of fat which is odd because meat was originally smoked not only to add flavor but to get rid of fat so it would last longer. I'm not sure what's happening here. Some pieces have hardened grease settling on them, most likely due to the meat being smoked on something similar to a conveyor belt as opposed to hanging in a smoker. Finally, the pieces that don't have any apparent fat or grease may still contain gristle as another reviewer mentioned. It's not horrible, but it is of low quality to match its low price. I wouldn't recommend it to any serious jerky lovers but you can check the at the top of the page and decide for yourself.

When you get bit by the "I gotta have it" beef jerky bug, we often times find what's available out there sub-par and expensive...and the cheap ass commercial beef jerky is often just a meat sludge that has been formed into pieces or strips of what seems like regurgitated meat by-products. Well, I'm happy to report that "WILD RIDE BEEF JERKY COWBOY STRIPS, BARBEQUE, 16oz BAG" makes a rather successful attempt at changing all that previous jerky heartache and give us an adequate product that soothes the meat beast within, and does it at an affordable, budget-conscious price that we can all enjoy. Generously cut strips of 100% pure beef that has been marinated in barbeque sauce and spices then smoked (artificial smoke flavoring added) to a savory, salty/sweet snack that can become quite addictive, especially if you have the munchies after a healthy smoka-da-ganja session and need to satisfy with repeated hits of this soft, tender and delicious real beef jerky. "WILD RIDE BEEF JERKY COWBOY STRIPS, BARBEQUE, 16oz BAG" definitely hits the spot. So reach into the fat bag of "WILD RIDE BEEF JERY COWBOY STRIPS, BARBEQUE, 16oz BAG" like the ravenous animal you know you are, grab a strip or a chunk of this savory jerky, shove it your wanton mouth and proceed to go to "why haven't I found this sooner?" nirvana while marveling at the wonderfully satisfying size, texture, look and taste of the stuff the REAL cowboys eat...the cool ones anyway.