THINK JERKY | Chef-Crafted, Healthy, Delicious Jerky

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THINK JERKY uses sustainably-raised proteins with restaurant-quality ingredients in recipes crafted by Chefs
Backers: 912
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63

Funded: $57,862 of $18,000
Dates: Jun 10th -> Aug 9th (60 days)
Project By: Think Jerky
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Latest News

Chef Laurent Gras' Vegetable Salad & Jerky Video

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Chef Laurent Gras' Vegetable Salad & Think JerkyThree-Star Michelin Chef Laurent Gras prepares his signature Vegetable Salad with Thanksgiving... (Read More)

Meet Chef Laurent Gras

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Chef Laurent Gras Chef Gras is a three-star Michelin Chef, Food & Wine best new Chef, and culinary innovator. The most prestigious award you can achieve in fine dining is three Michelin stars. Chef Gras is one of only twelve Chefs in the... (Read More)

Think Jerky has raised over $30,000!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Think Jerky has raised over $30,000!Today, Think Jerky has surpassed $30,000 in funding from almost 600 backers! Our Chefs and I wanted to thank you so much for all your support. Please continue to spread the word as we still have 11 days left. You... (Read More)

500 Backers - Thank you!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Today we reached our 500th Backer!When we started this company a little over a month ago we had no idea so many people would share our vision for healthy, sustainable, and delicious jerky! We can't wait to get you your jerky... (Read More)

$25,000 Raised with 20 Days Left!!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Grass-Fed Beef Jerky $25,000 Raised with 20 Days Left!!Our mission was to create the first jerky that's healthy, delicious, and entirely Chef-crafted. We weren't sure if people would resonate with our ideas of Pasture vs Factory and Chef Recipes vs... (Read More)

Meet Chef Gale Gand

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Chef Gale GandChef Gand is our Michelin-Star Chef, Two-Time James Beard Award winner, author, mom, and television personality. Chef Gand has written eight cookbooks, is a member of Chicago Chef's Hall of Fame, and had her own Food Network show,... (Read More)

Think Jerky was featured in Crain's Chicago!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Think Jerky was featured in Crain's Chicago!This is such a thrill for us as we are huge fans of Crain's. It's so difficult to get mentioned in their publication, and to do so in only four weeks is all because of you, our amazing supporters! Here's a... (Read More)

Chef Gale Gand makes her Ginger Orange Beef Jerky!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Chef Gale Gand makes her Ginger Orange Beef Jerky!We pride ourselves in making healthy, natural, and delicious jerky, and we want to give you a... (Read More)

...And we are FUNDED! Thank you!!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
$18,000 and counting!!!Today, with our 300th backer, Mr. Douglas Levin, we reached our goal and are now fully funded! Myself and everyone on Team Think Jerky wants to say "THANK YOU" for all your support over the past 30 days. We have received such... (Read More)

Meet Chef Matt Troost

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Chef Matt TroostChef Matt Troost is our Farm-to-Table expert & two-time Baconfest Champion! Chef Troost learned the Farm-to-Table ways at the legendary Montagna at The Little Nell, where he honed his meat-curing and cheese-making skills.... (Read More)

Think Jerky featured in Paleo Magazine!!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Think Jerky was featured in Paleo Magazine!!!We are so excited to share with you that we were featured in Paleo Magazine, one of the top paleo news publications in the country! Last week we were also featured in Eater, so things are starting to pick... (Read More)

Think Jerky featured in Eater!!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Think Jerky was featured in Eater yesterday!!!!Eater is one of the biggest Food Blogs in the country and it's such an honor to be mentioned in it! We put in so much hard work into this company and we really love that people appreciate our vision of... (Read More)

Sriracha Honey Free-Range Turkey Jerky by Chef Gale Gand!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Sriracha Honey Free-Range Turkey Jerky by Chef Gale Gand!Thoughtfully Crafted with real honey, free-range turkey, and a custom Sriracha mix. When most people think of "sriracha" they think of Huy Fong brand sriracha. However, Sriracha isn't a "name... (Read More)

Sriracha Honey Behind the Scenes

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a picture from our Kitchen making our Sriracha Honey Turkey Jerky by Chef Gale Gand!We hope everyone had a great weekend and we have some really great content for you this week. We are over 70% of the way to funding but we still need your... (Read More)

Saw this coming from a mile away!

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Saw this coming from a mile away!A lot of backers have been asking me why I "wanted to start a jerky company?" Well, according to my High School Yearbook, I guess you could have seen this coming from a mile away! We had another great week this week... (Read More)

Exclusive Backer Update #2 - Machaca Burrito by Chef Matt Troost

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Big Week This Week!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is what happened when I tried to make our recipes. And this is why I didn't make the recipes and instead partnered with three World-Famous Chefs!Team THINK JERKY is very excited for this week and we hope that you are too! We are launching... (Read More)

ONE WEEK IN AND OVER 50% BACKED!

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Proud to support Pride We just completed our first full week and couldn't be happier! Finishing over 50% funded is just amazing and it's all because of you awesome backers! We have some really great Exclusive Backer Content coming next week so get... (Read More)

OUR FIRST AWARD!!!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
 OUR FIRST AWARD!!!We have Michelin-Stars, James Beard Awards, and an emerging Baconfest dynasty, but this Award tops them all! *This message was approved by the National Association of Jewish Grandmothers We just wanted to let everyone know that... (Read More)

Sneak-Peak at Upcoming Flavor! - Exclusive Backer Update

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Say YES to Jerky!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
 Say YES to Jerky!We are three days in and almost at 50% of our goal! We couldn't be happier and it's all because of you, our amazing backers! As a THANK YOU we are going to launch our first "exclusive backer video" on Tuesday, June 16th! This will... (Read More)

Amazing First Day!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
 TODAY CALLS FOR SPARKLERS!Thank you to EVERYONE who supported us today, it really means the world to each and every one of us! We currently raised almost $4,000, which is unheard of on Kickstarter for day one! Please continue to spread the word... (Read More)

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