A Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition in Every Bite
Based in the heart of Lancaster County, PA, we've been doing things the old-fashioned way since 1954. And it shows! Our jerky and snack sticks are the kind of high-quality, small-batch snacks that put gas station jerky to shame. We're talking whole-muscle beef, real smoke, and no funny business (aka no fillers, MSG, or artificial additives).
From classic flavors like Country Smoked Original and Black Pepper to bold favorites like Smoky Bourbon, our jerky delivers flavor with every bite. We’ve even got crave-worthy options like Honey BBQ Tender Bites, Turkey Jerky, and our new BACON Jerky — yes, actual jerky made from our award-winning smoked bacon. Mind blown.
Snack Stick Heaven: Sweet, Spicy, Cheesy, You Name It
Now, let’s talk snack sticks. Whether you need a protein-packed road trip buddy or a lunchbox upgrade, our snack sticks are where it's at. Choose from shelf-stable sticks in flavors like Ike's Traditional Beef, Honey BBQ, Bacon, and Pepperoni — Shelf-stable meats are food products that do not require refrigeration or freezing for extended periods. Unlike fresh meats that have a limited shelf life, shelf-stable meats can remain edible and safe to consume for months or even years when stored properly. This remarkable feat is achieved through advanced preservation techniques that protect the meats from bacterial growth and spoilage. Here at Stoltzfus Meats, we use all-natural citric acid as a preservative for our shelf-stable meats..
Feeling a little more adventurous? Our refrigerated snack sticks turn up the flavor with combos like:
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Spicy Chili with Pepper Jack Cheese
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Kielbasa with Spicy Cheese
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Apple Maple Pork
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Sweet Bologna with Cheddar
Yep, we’ve basically reinvented meat sticks with local PA Dutch Quality, and superior taste, and did we mention our snack sticks are Gluten Free. If you can’t decide? Go for the sampler pack. Your taste buds will thank you.
All the Quality, None of the Fillers
One of the best things about what we do? Our ingredient transparency. These aren’t your mystery meat snacks. Every stick and jerky strip is made from quality cuts of meat sourced from trusted regional farms. That means beef, pork, and poultry raised on real feed, by real families — many from right here in Lancaster County.
Plus, our snacks are made without the usual junk. No fillers. No MSG. No artificial stuff. Just good meat, real spices, slow smoking, and traditional curing techniques. Some products include natural preservatives like citric acid, and yes, curing salts (because, hello, food safety), but we keep it clean and honest.
Jerky Chips? Yes, That’s a Thing.
Leave it to us to take meat snacking to the next level with Jerky Chips — crispy, thin slices of pork jerky in fun flavors like Original and Sour Cream & Onion. Think potato chip crunch meets smoky pork deliciousness. These are dangerously snackable and totally unique.
Not Your Average Store-Bought Snack
Let’s be real. A lot of big-name jerky and stick brands rely on chopped-and-formed meat, artificial smoke flavoring, and a whole paragraph of additives. We said no thanks to all that. Our jerky is made from real slices of beef, turkey, and pork using choice cuts. No meat separated by a machine, and absolutely no pressed mystery meat. If we had to define it, our snack sticks actually taste like something you'd get from your favorite butcher.
And we’ve got the street cred to prove it. We've won Awards from both state and national meat processor competitions. Not to mention rave reviews from happy snackers all over the U.S.
Order Online or Visit the Source
Lucky enough to be in Lancaster County? Swing by our Intercourse, PA store and deli for the full experience. Otherwise, hop online and explore our website. You can order everything from snack stick samplers to bacon jerky bundles, and we ship anywhere in the U.S. (free shipping on orders over $125!).
Final Bite
If you're tired of bland, greasy meat snacks that taste more like salt than the meat it's supposed to taste like, we’re your snack salvation. Whether you're into bold jerky flavors, cheesy meat sticks, or crispy jerky chips, there's something for everyone. Trust us — once you taste the Stoltzfus difference, you'll never look at gas station jerky the same way again.
Snack smarter. Snack tastier. Snack Stoltzfus.