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12 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS. 10 BOLD FLAVORS. ONE OBSESSION.

The Award Vault — Breaking Trail Jerky

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TasteTV International Jerky Awards · 2024
INTL. GOLD 2024 TasteTV · Jerky Awards
🏆 Highest Possible Honor
Overall Best Jerky in the World
Smoky Apple Bourbon Beef Jerky
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2024
Official Jerky Partner
TASTE Awards · Hollywood
4.5★
2024
4.5 Stars Overall
Highest Score in Competition
BRNZ
TasteTV · 2024
Overall Best Jerky
Smoky House Blend
BRNZ
TasteTV · 2024
Best Texture
Smoky Apple Bourbon
BRNZ
TasteTV · 2024
Most Unique Flavor
Smoky Apple Bourbon
BRNZ
TasteTV · 2024
Highest Quality
Smoky Apple Bourbon
HM
TasteTV · 2024
Best Flavor
Smoky House Blend
HM
TasteTV · 2024
Best Flavor
Smoky Peppered
3★
TasteTV · 2025
3-Star Rating
Smoky Apple Bourbon
3★
TasteTV · 2025
3-Star Rating
Smokin' Sriracha
2ND
Flave Awards · 2025
2nd Place — Beef Jerky
Smokin' Sriracha

"The jerky on these shelves started in a kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. Every flavor still gets smoked over real wood — the kind most brands quietly replaced with liquid smoke years ago. Twelve international awards later, that hasn't changed. It never will. If you can taste the difference between something built with pride and something built for profit, this is your jerky."

Breaking Trail Jerky

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Free shipping on orders over $85 · 10 bold flavors · Ships nationwide · Real wood smoke in every single bag.

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The Jerky That Changed Everything.

Award-Winning Craft Beef Jerky. It's not just jerky, it's an experience.

Real Wood. Real Smoke. Real Difference.

Most jerky brands use liquid smoke and fillers. Not us. Every batch of Breaking Trail Jerky is slow smoked over real wood with proprietary wood blends crafted specifically for each flavor. Less calories, less carbs, less sodium, and less sugar per ounce than most commercial jerky. That's why we've earned 11 international awards, ship nationwide, and can be found in 22 states across the country. You can taste the difference.

One Cut. One Standard. No Shortcuts.

We never mix cuts or compromise on quality. Every piece of Breaking Trail Jerky starts with a single premium cut of American beef - selected for consistent texture, flavor, and that satisfying chew that jerky lovers demand. Small batch crafted Slow smoked. 11 international awards prove the difference.

Built for the Bold. Fueled by Protein.

Whether you're summiting a ridge at Red River Gorge, grinding through a long shift, or just refusing to snack like everyone else - Breaking Trail Jerky was made for you. High protein, gluten-free, non-GMO, and keto-friendly, it's the snack that goes where you go and actually tastes like something worth eating. Perfect on the trail, at camp, or in the kitchen. Toss it in scrambled eggs, burritos, pasta, pizza, potatoes, salads, and more. Breaking Trail Jerky isn't just a snack - it is an ingredient. This isn't gas station jerky. This is multi award-winning small-batch craft jerky backed by 11 international awards and loyal customers now found across the country in 22 states.

Born on the Trail. Built for the Bold.

From the hills of Harlan, Kentucky to the ridgelines of Red River Gorge – Breaking Trail Jerky was born from real adventure. Founder Brandon spent 14 years hiking every trail with his Parsons Jack Russell, Mooney, crafting jerky recipes over real wood smoke after every expedition. Three years after going full-time, 11 international awards later, and now in 22 states – this is still the same small-batch, founder-made jerky that started on the trail. Real wood. Real smoke. Real flavor. Mooney’s silhouette is on every bag because every trail deserves a loyal companion.