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Road Trippers: Don't Forget This Tangy And Spicy Beef Jerky

A new beef jerky flavor featuring a popular seasoning is perfect for cross-country journeys

By Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poetPublished about a year ago 3 min read
Image: Tillamook Country Smoker

Lackadaddy, we're on the road again! Nothing ahead but the never-ending expanse of the highway and the great American landscape unfolding outside your rolled-down windows. Your tires turn as you journey from the arid deserts of the Southwest through the towering Rockies, across the corn field plains of the Midwest, to the crowded cities of the Northeast. You and your copilot savor the music you play for each other, quiet moments together, the unforgettable sights and memories you make. Oh, and of course the delectable road trip snacks you brought. The special snacks enjoyed with loved ones in new places often hold a special place in our hearts for years to come.

As far as road trip snacks go, there may be nothing more convenient and satisfying as beef jerky packed with protein and a satisfying savory taste. It's popped up in surveys as one of America's favorite road trip snacks, after all! And it's no wonder. You and your favorite travel companion might even feel full after splitting the package.

Whether you're only spending a day driving through beautiful national parks and wildlife reserves or preparing for a long road trip across several states, chances are you'll be reaching for that delicious dried meat. If classic, teriyaki, or peppered flavors have lost their appeal and you're hoping for a new option with a bit of a kick to enjoy, you might start salivating over this new offering from Tillamook Country Smoker. It will surely hit the spot if you're a fan of a particular chili lime seasoning.

Check Out New Tajín Flavored Beef Jerky From Tillamook Country Smoker

Image: Tillamook Country Smoker

The new Tajín Chili Lime flavored beef jerky is available on Amazon and directly from Tillamook. It comes in a 2.2-ounce package for $5.99 and a 6.5-ouce bag for $13.99.

There are a number of ways to eat healthy on the road, from stocking up on nuts and fruits to planning your meal stops carefully ahead of time. You may be delighted that Tillamook Country Smoker prides itself on crafting beef jerky aimed at the health-minded consumer. The Oregon-based company makes its jerky by actually slow-smoking over real hardwood, as it has since the 1960s when one of the founding families began making jerky in their backyard.

The jerky is seasoned with Tajín Clásico, which contains 100% natural salt, chili peppers, and lime. The collaboration between the brands is the first time the seasoning has ever been used as a jerky flavoring, so the opportunity to be one of the first to savor it is exciting. The opportunities, like the open road, are endless.

Where Will You Take Tajín Flavored Beef Jerky?

Image: Tillamook Country Smoker

Now for the real question: Where are you and your beloved travel companion going?

The hint of spice in the new product could be perfect for a trip through the Pacific Northwest and on a ferry to Alaska, where the heat of each bite would keep you warm as you coast alongside icy glaciers. As you camp out on the back of an Alaska Marine Highway Ferry in the narrow straights near Ketchikan, you could chomp down on a savory piece of jerky. Of course, your copilot will be right there with you, laughing as your eyes widen when the flavor spreads across your tongue.

That tang could also be just the thing in Arizona. The slightly sweet burst as you bite into the thick chunk of beef could save you from the glaring sun as you pull over to admire the Grand Canyon. Your copilot would focus on the spines of a cactus when they swallowed, hoping to stay inside the special moment with you forever -- or at least remember it every time they enjoy Tajín flavored beef jerky from Tillamook Country Smoker again.

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About the Creator

Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poet

hungry :P

foodie & poet in Seattle

associate literary editor at Hobart

work in KHÔRA, Feign, BULL, Resurrection Mag, & more

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  • Deluxethewriterabout a year ago

    "Dried delicious meat" 😋 would love to taste it.

  • Mariann Carrollabout a year ago

    Mouth watering story

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    Well, you make it sound very tempting, evoking all sorts of descriptions to make it desirable.

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