Farms, Ranches, and Local Food Businesses that deliver Meat in Van Vleck, TX 77482 (84)

Edes Custom Meats in McCormick is an award-winning retail meat market, beef jerky manufacturer and custom processing plant that has been serving the community since 1982. Using “advanced meat science and technology of commercial meat processing,” Edes Custom Meats has built its reputation as a reliable and trusted source of the “tastiest” and “juiciest” meats like beef, pork, sausage, specialty items and smokehouse products. They have also developed a well-recognized beef jerky recipe with the “perfect flavor, tenderness, and texture.”

Edes Custom Meats in Hillside is an award-winning retail meat market, beef jerky manufacturer and custom processing plant that has been serving the community since 1982. Using “advanced meat science and technology of commercial meat processing,” Edes Custom Meats has built its reputation as a reliable and trusted source of the “tastiest” and “juiciest” meats like beef, pork, sausage, specialty items and smokehouse products. They have also developed a well-recognized beef jerky recipe with the “perfect flavor, tenderness, and texture.”

A popular mantra today is about "claiming it". This means you acknowledge to be true the things you want to come true. And when we see people or companies do this, the confidence makes it convincing. I like it that Elias Eats & Meats comes forward to claim the title "the best small-batch homemade jerky in Magnolia, Texas." Their confidence in their product convinces me they are indeed the best here! I'm looking at the delicious flavors - Original, Black Pepper, Teriyaki, Teriyaki Sriracha, Caribbean Jerk, Spicy Garlic, and Ragin’ Cajun - and I am already craving for this beef jerky!

Cheesemakers Inc. Is known in producing Authentic Mexican Style Cheeses under the Brand name "Jaimito" and Artisan Hand Crafted Goat cheeses under the Brand name "Lone Star". They utilize all natural ingredients from their own dairy farms. Cheesemakers has provided their customers high-quality cheeses over the years. Their product “quality and service” keeps the customers coming back to try their cheeses. Winning the “American Dairy Goat Association Award” for Top Goat Cheese and Yogurt is just a proof of how good they are when it comes to producing high quality products. All Cheesemakers products are manufactured in an FDA, and Texas Dept. of Health inspected facility.

You will never pass through Eligin without stopping by Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse! This famous restaurant is more than just an eatery. It’s a place where “Cuetopians” slap on their bibs, roll up their sleeves and love up that sweet, sweet barbecue. After four generations of lip-smackin’ know-how, it’s no wonder there are people coming back day after day. It’s because of the high-quality meats, special blends of spices, natural casings and that hickory smoke flavor that make Meyer’s sausage so incredibly tempting. No one can resist the savory taste of their Sausage! You can order at the counter and sit in the no-frills diner-style digs and you can buy meat to take home! Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse can satisfy all of your Smoked BBQ Cravings. Read more about them in Kim's 7 Restaurants for Farm-Fresh Smoked BBQ in Texas.

Are you looking for some great jerky? You can’t go wrong with ATX Homemade Jerky & Artisan Market with their “traditional beef jerky" to their more unique flavors such as Teriyaki or KC BBQ flavors. It was crafted to perfection in the Capital of Texas. Beef Jerky varieties are sure to bring your taste buds joy with every bite. It is easy to eat due to its soft texture and tenderness. It’s surely delicious! The beef jerky artists are testing each flavor to perfection, alongside their unique texture, and tenderness is their recipe for amazing jerky. It all began in the northern woods, making jerky for their trips to the wilderness using a simple dehydrator with pre-mixed flavor packets. Aside from jerky, they also have whipped honey, plain bacon jerky, raw honey bear, and ATX artisan market pickles.

Epic Provisions is an “Animal-based superfoods” that improve human health, animal welfare, and the planet. It is inspired by the simple yet highly powerful diets of our ancestors. The same diets that have driven human innovation, inspired creativity, and fueled over 250,000 years of brilliant evolution. They specialize in conveniently packaged, nutrient dense animal protein snacks that taste EPIC. They created a “protein bar” as intended by Mother Nature! All of their products are Paleo friendly, grass-fed meat bar. Gluten free, low glycemic, soy free, dairy free, and most importantly, they are delicious! EPIC epitomizes “real foods” and will always be humane, pasture centered, and most importantly, delicious. May you fill your life with epic adventure and epic health!

Inspired on a kayaking trip in Austin in 2016, Snack Jack was founded by “Diana Dussan” as she invent a natural, plant-powered snack that would give back to the planet. Wanting to offer an alternative to the soy and gluten-based, processed options on the market, Diana created a whole food jerky “made from jackfruit” that could be enjoyed by people of all diets. Snack Jack is an innovative plant-based jerky that can be enjoyed as a snack or a meal! When added to your favorite meals, Snack Jack transforms into meaty, fajita-like bites that add nutrients, protein, and fiber to your diet. Believe it or not, Snack Jack even browns like steak!

Located in Georgetown, Mikey V's Foods is an award winning, Veteran owned, Texas based food company aimed at offering “high quality, moderately priced” hot sauces, salsas, spicy snacks, pickles, barbecue, and jerky, using only the freshest all-natural ingredients with no artificial preservatives. For spicy food and beer lovers, the “award winning” “Smoked Bacon Salsa” is a must try and their best selling hot sauce, the “Sweet Ghost Pepper” that will surely heat up those taste buds! Mikey’s goal is to become a nationally recognized brand name, capitalizing in Mexican-Tex Mex, salsa and sauces. They were already recognized at the 2012 Austin Hot Sauce Festival, and won 1st place in the red sauce category.

Big and bold as the state of Texas itself, the Kiolbassa Provision is a family owned business that was established in 1949. The family has been devoted to the time-honored tradition of “hand-crafting sausage and bacon the slow, authentic way.” They make premium smoked meats like sausages and bacon, using only the “finest cuts of meats and the freshest spices.” They slow-craft the meats in small batches, then it’s naturally smoked over Texas hardwoods. Never hurried, never compromised. They don’t use MSG, fillers or cereals, just real, authentic meats crafted the old-fashioned Texas way! All their products are bold, hearty, and so satisfying. They are always delicious!  

Whittington's Jerky is one of the Hill Country's simple pleasures. For more than 50 years, Whittington's Jerky has been making and selling some of the best jerky in the world. They only uses USA raised animals for their Jerky and their meat is hand selected for the leanest inside rounds they can find. The jerky is slow smoked for over 12 hours, cut by hand, seasoned with a short list of simple ingredients and vacuum packed. For years, travelers through the Texas Hill Country have heard "if you're going through Johnson City, you have to stop at Whittington's." that’s why they become a traditional stop for many families. They have a sampling table, where you get to try all of the fantastic jerky recipes and a few jarred goodies like the Peach Cobbler in the jar!

It shows confidence in your product that you don't have to use adjectives to describe and sell your product. No words like delicious, yummy, or tasty. Just pictures and the roster of flavors available. It piques the curiosity and heightens the excitement to have a taste. And after reading the praise offered by very satisfied customers, I do not doubt that Triple Cross Jerky is bang for the buck. Triple Cross Jerky is a business that sells beef jerky available in different flavors, with interesting names too. I can't imagine how food named Brimstone or Thorn is delicious but customers say they are. Try this brand of jerky today!

With the purpose of offering extremely enjoyable “plant-based snack” foods that represent the kinder side of Texas, All Y'alls Foods has three flavors of jerky inspired by our great state and four more flavors in the works. Their “plant-based jerky” has more protein, iron, and calcium than beef with no cholesterol and is full of fiber. Their recipes feature flavors and plants special to Texas, from the prickly pear and pecan to the chipotle pepper. All the protein in beef comes from the plants cows eat. The soy they are using comes with ALL 9 essential amino acids plus a heaping helping of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants too! It’s Jerky Y’all uses only “certified non-GMO whole soybeans” to deliver all that plant-based goodness to your body. They never use toxic chemicals to separate or mess with the soy in any way. Their Big Crunchy Bacony Bits are an amazing addition to almost any dish! A portion from every sale goes to Support Rowdy Girl Sanctuary right here in Texas!