I remember as a kid my mother would
make beef jerky for my brother in our dehydrator but I never gave it a try. I
think the idea of eating dried meat just weirded me out. As I got into
adulthood and began following Weight Watchers I'd heard from the grape vine
that it was a great snack substitute that offered a substantial amount of
protein. A savory sort of snack that would take a little time to eat but
would pack enough of a protein punch that it wouldn't leave you looking for
something else.
I had tried various beef jerky
brands but either it was too dry, smelled funny, reminded me of dog treats (I
know....I know...) or I just didn't like the flavor. That is until my fiancé
and I went on vacation to Tennessee
last year and his friend told him he should try out the Brigford Original
Sweet Baby Ray's Beef Jerky. I was skeptical at first and didn't have any
of the first bag - but when he opted to pick up another bag during the week, I
decided to give it a try.
Truthfully I was quite surprised I
enjoyed it as much as I did. The jerky is softer in texture, it's chewy, some
pieces are slightly tougher than others but for the most part it's a palatable
texture. Flavor wise - it's your classic Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce
flavor. Smokey, sweet. Together it's a home run. I was glad to find it sold at
my local Wal-Mart so now I can pick up a bag to have on hand whenever I am in
the mood for a different snack.
There are a few other flavors
available - teriyaki, sweet n spicy, honey barbecue and honey chipotle.
A serving, 1 ounce, is 90 calories
or 2 smartpoints.
