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Held's is an old-school butcher shop, just off of Hwy. 41. If I had more time, I would've spent it there -- but my mission was simple: to buy a bag of jerky. |
| By Andy Tarnoff Publisher E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Andy Tarnoff |
| Published Dec. 1, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. |
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One of the guys on my bowling team works northwest of Milwaukee, and each week he picks up a bag of beef jerky and brings it down to Bay View Bowl. Ryan is a nice guy like that, but while the gesture is kind enough on its own, it's the jerky, itself, that keeps our collective mouths watering.
Look, I like beef jerky as much as the next guy, and I have been known to declare that beef jerky is the one thing I couldn't give up if I became a vegetarian. But this specific beef jerky is the best I've ever had, and I bet a few dozen Wednesday night bowlers would agree, too.
The stuff comes from Held's, 480 Kettle Moraine Dr. in Slinger, and on a recent trip up north, Ryan took me there in person. Held's is an old-school butcher shop, just off of Highway 41. If I had had more time, I would've spent it there -- but my mission was simple: to buy a bag of jerky and to eat it. I think we finished the bag by the time we got to Green Bay, and it was 9 a.m. when we started.
A bag costs $15.75, which isn't cheap, but again, this is premium beef jerky we're talking about. Smoky, lean and tender -- an utterly different experience than what you get at the grocery story or gas station.
Think of Jack Link's as Ponderosa, and Held's as the Capital Grille.
I wish I could elaborate on why you need to grab a bag next time you're heading out of Milwaukee on Hwy. 41, but how much can one really describe beef jerky? But if you don't believe me -- or the bowling league -- just Google "Held's beef jerky slinger" and you'll see several other rave reviews.
If you're a fan of dried, smoked meats, then you've gotta get a hold of Held's.
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Posted by brookfieldgal on Dec. 3, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. (report)
I think the best beef jerky is from Ray's Butcher Shop in Greenfield. THE BEST!
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Posted by Hckyboy00 on Dec. 1, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (report)
haven't you people ever had Ray's beef jerky from Ray's Butcher Shoppe on Loomis, just southwest of Layton? You people are missing out, best jerky anywhere. hands down.
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Posted by buck on Dec. 1, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (report)
not really a comment about the content of the article, i am just shocked (and slightly embarassed) that you used the phrase "the bomb"
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Posted by remedy on Dec. 1, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (report)
I bought two bags this weekend, the best I've ever had!
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Posted by Teecycle_Tim on Dec. 1, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (report)
I've been waiting for a column devoted to beef jerky. Will have to check this stuff out.
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