Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the sticks 2 different sizes?

Our sticks are made at 2 different processors. The longer, skinnier sticks are made at a processor that uses a simple cooking/dehydrating process. After cooking, they chop the ends off of the sticks so that they are uniform in size and appearance. The shorter sticks are made at a processor that uses old world smoking techniques like smoking them for 16 hours over real hardwood smoke and twisting the sticks rather than chopping the ends off. Both sticks are 1 oz net weight they are just different dimensions!

Are your sticks keto/paleo compliant?

All of our sticks have a very low carb count. Our Original and Jalapeno have ZERO added sugars while our Sunrise flavor has a tiny bit of maple sugar added which only results in 1 g of net carbs and not even 1 g of actual sugar. Our BBQ has the highest sugar content which is still only 3 g of carbs. Our beef summer sausage and pork and pineapple flavors are made using a non-dairy, lactic acid starter culture so dextrose is listed on the label. However, this dextrose is consumed by the starter culture in the curing process and non remains in the finished product. Our beef stick is a ZERO carb stick and the pork and pineapple stick has 1 gram of carbs due to the pineapple chunks. All in all, all of our products are low enough in carbs to be a part of a low carb eating plan but if you want the absolute lowest possible carb count head to the Original, Jalapeno and Beef Summer Sausage flavors!

Where does your meat come from?

Our goal is to not only make the highest quality products available, but also unique and delicious! As such, when it comes time for us to source our meats, we choose to source those meats from a cooperative of small American, family farms! Many companies choose to either source their meats from other countries or to use inferior quality meat products like mechanically separated meats(aka pink slime). The positive with only using meats from small, American family farms is not only do you get a higher quality finished product, but you also play a part in supporting the incredibly important farms that play a vital role in keeping quality and integrity in our food system!

Why grass-fed beef?

We believe, and science backs us up, that what animals eat, drastically affects the end composition of the meat that comes from an animal. Since cows are herbivores and not meant to eat large, concentrated quantities of grain and soy, when they eat their natural diet of 100% grass several important things happen. First, in general, the cows are healthier and happier because their bodies are in a properly fed state and they typically don't get sick nearly as often. Second, the nutritional content of their meat is more favorable for us as end consumers. A grass-fed beef product typically has higher Omega-3 fatty acid content (great for brain health and development), higher levels of Vitamin E and beta-carotene, and lower saturated fat levels. This translates into a better, more nutritious product for you and your family! 

How long will your products last and do they need to be refrigerated?

Our products have a 1 year shelf life from the time of manufacture (not that they will last that long!). They are shelf stable and don't require refrigeration but they do best when they are kept at moderate temperatures (60-80 degrees) and out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time!