Venison

Venison refers only to the meat of deer. It is an incredibly lean meat. Its flavor is sometimes likened to beef with subtle gamey notes. It can be so lean, that when it is simply ground for burgers, it is sometimes necessary to include bacon, olive oil, or cheese, or blended with beef to the mixture to improve texture.

Venison is comparable in protein, but lower in calories than most grass-fed beef, lamb, or pork. It tends to also have more moisture than these meats.

Venison is not consumed in the United States as commonly as meats like beef, lamb, and pork because of the stringent rules of the USDA and most of the meat comes from New Zealand and Tasmania. Our venison products are all USDA approved. It is also low in fat, high in protein, MSG-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and does not have added nitrites.

Elk

Elk is a member of the deer family. They are bigger than deer and smaller than moose. Elk can be found in North America, Europe and Asia. Elk meat is very lean and finer-grained than beef. It is described as having a mild, sometimes sweet flavor. It is a great source of protein.

Elk meat is high in B-vitamin complex, which comes from the plants in an elk's diet. Domestic elk is free from steroids, hormones or growth antibiotics that can be found in domestic beef or pork. By eliminating the preservatives in the meat, elk provides an all-natural source of protein. Elk is higher than beef in omega-3 fatty acids and contains a full range of essential amino acids.

Pearson Ranch Jerky uses only the finest available elk in our jerky and meat snacks. The meat is always USDA approved and have long shelf lives because of our commitment to ensuring the best product. It is also low in fat, high in protein, MSG-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and does not have added nitrites.