The Jerky Dilemma: Stick or Strip?
It’s National Vegetarian Month, but here at Northern Seitan Company, it’s also Jerky June.
We put out a poll asking for your input on what shelf-stable product you’d like to see us make, and “meat stick/jerky” won. So all month long, we’ll keep checking in with you to shape Alaska’s best vegan jerky.
Each weekend in June, we’ll be sampling different styles and flavors of our jerky, and your feedback will help finalize our launch lineup. For all of the tests, tell us which you prefer by sampling at any of our weekend markets and filling out a quick form (paper or QR code).
Week 1 (June 6 - 8): Stick vs. Strip
Texture, texture, TEXTURE.
This test is all about which of the following two options has the best mouthfeel:
Jerky Stick - More even bites.
Jerky Strip - More traditional jerky shape.
Where to Try It:
Friday – Anchorage Night Market
Saturday – ZIP Kombucha Pop-Up
Sunday – Sunday Fresh Market @ O’Malley
Week 2 (June 13 - 15): Chikin Flavors
Help us choose from at least 2 flavors inspired by Northern Seitan Company staple sauces, reimagined as jerky spice blends:
Ranch
Tzaziki
Give us suggestions for more flavors on our social links below.
Where to Try It:
Friday – Anchorage Night Market
Sunday – Sunday Fresh Market @ O’Malley
Week 3 (June 20 - 22): Beaf Flavors
Help us choose from at least 2 flavors:
Teriyaki
Pepper
Give us suggestions for more flavors on our social links above.
Where to Try It:
Friday – Anchorage Night Market
Saturday – ZIP Kombucha Pop-Up
Sunday – Sunday Fresh Market @ O’Malley
Week 4 (June 27 - 29): Porq Flavors
Help us choose from at least 2 flavors:
AK Zesty (AK Birch Syrup and Horseradish)
Smokey Bac’n
Give us suggestions for more flavors on our social links above.
Where to Try It:
Friday – Anchorage Night Market
Saturday – ZIP Kombucha Pop-Up
Sunday – Sunday Fresh Market @ O’Malley
How to Vote
For all of these tests:
Try samples at any market we’re vending at that weekend
Fill out a quick paper ballot or scan a QR code
Leave a comment with your submission if you have more opinions!
Have thoughts already? Email us at clifford@northernseitan.com or DM us on Instagram or Facebook @northernseitan.