About Side Project Jerky
At Side Project Jerky, every bite tells a story, and ours is one of creativity and collaboration. Our food obsessed founder has partnered with Philadelphia’s top chefs to redefine what jerky can be. Each flavor is bold, balanced, and inspired by cuisines from around the world.
The brand’s core philosophy centers on crafted with purpose using real hands, real knives, and a lot of pride, built on flavor not buzzwords, and clean label, gluten free, non GMO, keto friendly. Production uses hand made methods with lean, protein packed cuts of beef.
Today, Side Project Jerky remains proudly crafted in Pennsylvania, continuing to craft jerky with chef collaboration. What makes Side Project Jerky special is the way the food obsessed founder and chef partnerships come through in every bag. The global flavors and handcrafted process create jerky that feels premium, bold, and full of character.
The Side Project Jerky Difference
The Side Project Jerky difference reveals itself the moment you open the bag. A rich, savory aroma of seasoned beef and global spices rises, carrying notes of pineapple miso, cheesesteak, or berbere that hint at the chef crafted process inside. It is an immediate sensory invitation that sets high expectations, and the brand consistently delivers.
Crafted in small batches from lean protein packed cuts of beef and hand made with precision, each strip offers a chewy and tender texture. The meat is marinated and crafted 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 chef methods and careful craftsmanship.
Flavor development is masterful and distinctly global. House made seasonings penetrate deeply, allowing complex profiles to build and linger with every chew. Huli Huli Chicken Jerky brings sweet pineapple, savory miso, and Chinese five spice. Cheesesteak Flavor Beef Jerky delivers rich savory bite with cheddar cheese, minced onion, and black pepper. Mongolian Flavor Beef Jerky offers fresh ginger, sesame seeds, and garlic with brown sugar.
This craftsmanship stems directly from the brand’s story and values. Every step from the Philadelphia chef partnerships to the current production reflects a commitment to creativity and flavor. The result is jerky that feels premium, bold, and full of character. If you enjoy these honest, chef crafted profiles, explore our full beef jerky selection. For those who love a peppery kick, discover more peppered beef jerky. Side Project Jerky proves that premium jerky can redefine what jerky can be while delivering an unforgettable eating experience.