What beef is used for Jilly’s Jerky?

We use premium and responsibly sourced beef from two reputable farms in Illinois. Currently our beef comes from Slagel Family Farm (Fairbury, Illinois)

Where do you make Jilly’s Jerky?

We make our product in the River Forest Kitchen, River Forest, Illinois.

How big is an individual size bag?

Our individual serving sized bags are one ounce and typically contain approximately 10-13 slices of jerky.

Who makes Jilly’s Jerky?

Jill and Anthony La Penna, properly trained and certified, are the proud jerky makers for your eating privileges.

What is the shelf life of Jilly’s Jerky?

Unopened bags will have an expiration date on them (up to one year), but once opened, we recommend eating the contents within three days and refrigerate after opening if not consumed that day.

Where can I buy Jilly’s Jerky?

You can buy Jilly’s Jerky now on our website and at the Logan Square Farmer’s Market. We are excited to announce more locations soon!

Who do I contact for wholesale or large quantity special orders?

Please contact hello@jillysjerky.com if you would like to buy in bulk or have special order requests.

Who did your awesome logo design, branding, website and photography?

Our talented friend Ryan Maconochie did the overall brand design and Gil Felix Perez did our website. See Ryan’s work here. And Gil can be found here. One of Jilly’s Jerky Makers, Anthony Robert La Penna, did the photography. Here is where you can find his work. We are proud to be amongst such talent!