About Crazy Mikes Jerky
Crazy Mikes Jerky was founded in 1994 by Mike in Altamont, New York. Known as “Crazy Mike” for his thrill seeking lifestyle, including skydiving from fourteen thousand feet, marathons, and triathlons, he began crafting jerky to fuel his U.S. Navy workouts. What started as a personal project quickly became a handcrafted brand known for rich, meaty taste and quality ingredients.
The brand’s core philosophy centers on passion, quality, and real ingredients. Production uses one hundred percent USDA Choice Eye Round beef, marinated in Mike’s secret recipe and naturally smoked with hickory.
Today, Crazy Mikes Jerky remains based in Altamont, continuing to craft jerky the old fashioned way. What makes Crazy Mikes Jerky special is the way the founder’s adventurous spirit and hands on process come through in every bag. The secret recipe and natural hickory smoking create jerky that feels premium, flavorful, and full of character.
The Crazy Mikes Jerky Difference
The Crazy Mikes Jerky difference reveals itself the moment you open the bag. A rich, smoky aroma of seasoned beef and hickory wood rises, carrying the unmistakable scent of natural smoking and secret spices. It is an immediate sensory invitation that sets high expectations, and the brand consistently delivers.
Crafted in small batches from one hundred percent USDA Choice Eye Round beef, each strip offers a tender yet substantial chew. The meat is marinated in Mike’s secret recipe and naturally smoked with hickory to develop a pleasant resistance that gives way to a clean, enjoyable finish. You notice the substantial bite that feels rewarding without any toughness, the result of real ingredients and careful craftsmanship.
Flavor development is masterful and distinctly Mike’s. House made marinades penetrate deeply, allowing complex profiles to build and linger with every chew. Original Hickory delivers classic smoky depth with a clean finish. Aloha Teriyaki brings sweet savory harmony with pineapple brightness. Garlic Habanero offers bold aromatic heat while other varieties like Buffalo Wing or Jerkadilly add fun, adventurous twists.
This craftsmanship stems directly from the brand’s story and values. Every step from Mike’s Navy workouts to the current Altamont facility reflects a commitment to quality and passion. The result is jerky that feels premium, flavorful, and full of character. If you enjoy these honest, smoked profiles, explore our full beef jerky selection. For those who love a peppery kick, discover more peppered beef jerky. Crazy Mikes Jerky proves that premium jerky can honor a founder’s adventurous spirit while delivering an unforgettable eating experience.