Riley’s Jerky has been a family owned business since 1980.
Riley Burkholder founded Riley’s Jerky in 1981.
Our beef jerky plant is located in Greenville, California, a small mountain town located in Northern California, far from the large city atmosphere. We would like to express our extreme appreciation to our local customers since this business was founded. Our company has been steadily growing every year since.
Riley’s Jerky is owned by Kaley Bentz (Riley’s grandson) and operates with a small staff of six, hard-working and dedicated people.
Kaley purchased the business from Britt Burkholder (Riley’s son) and Bradley Bentz (Riley’s son-in-law). Riley’s is, and has always been, a family-owned-and-operated beef jerky business, and it is important to us that it stays that way.
Our style of beef jerky results in even the smallest bag being a meal, rather than just a snack.
Every single piece of our beef jerky is hand cut from solid pieces of whole muscle beef, which gives it a thick, homemade style for every piece we produce.
This texture and our long overnight marination process result in jerky full of beef and marinade flavor. We use only naturally grown spices and do not add any preservatives to our beef jerky recipes. After slowly drying the meat for 20 hours, the jerky is packaged and ready to ship to our customers.
We offer seven tantalizing flavors.
Whether you are a beef jerky lover, or someone who simply likes to snack, you will not be disappointed in our product. Our jerky is tasty, filling, and we offer a variety of flavors resulting in one of the best beef jerky products out there. Combine these qualities with our commitment to customer service, and it is a recipe for consumer pleasure.
We pride ourselves for the quality of our products and service to every single customer. We are grateful to all our customers, and invite others to experience the Riley’s Jerky product range!
What our customers are saying:
My local mini mart started carrying your jerky about 6 months ago. Not only do I think it’s the best, but the shop of guy’s I work with are hooked now too! You make hands down the best jerky I have ever had. Thank you for the hard work, it shows in the product you produce. Keep it up!
You have the best beef jerky by far out of the over 100 types I have tried.
Now I can finally bookmark your website! You guys are the best and people should know about it 🙂
Keep up the good work.
I buy 2 to 3 pounds of Riley’s heavy pepper jerky a week. I work at a casino and the people there go crazy over it.
One guy insists they add something to it that makes it so addicting! HAHAHA!
Keep up the fine work gentlemen!
This is HANDS DOWN the best jerky ANYWHERE. I travelled all over the US… searching for decent jerky, REAL beef jerky….not the sugary, over-processed, stuff they call jerky and sell in every gas station.
Riley’s jerky has the BEST flavor his best in my opinion is the PEPPERED. (Black Bag). I have driven over 4 hours (round trip) to pick up over $50 worth of this ‘brown gold’ before. Its a REAL MANS BEEF JERKY.
After reading about Riley’s Beef Jerky online I figured I better try some and see what all the fuss is about. Boy am I glad I decided to order several packages, because this jerky is the absolute, bar none, best beef jerky I have ever had in my life… and trust me…
I’ve had a lot of beef jerky! I just gobbled down my first order and can’t wait to receive what I believe is the best beef jerky in the business! Thanks Riley’s and keep up the good work!
FAQ’s
How long has Riley's Jerky been in operation?
Riley’s Jerky has been a family owned and operated business since 1981. However, Riley’s first official invoice dates 1/23/1980.
Is every piece of your natural style beef jerky really cut by hand?
Yes. Every single piece of our beef jerky is trimmed and cut by hand.
Can I use credit/debit cards as a form of payment?
Yes! We have online ordering set up for your convenience where credit/debit/PayPal are all forms of payment.
How long does Riley's Jerky last?
Riley’s Jerky will last a very long time even though we add no preservatives to our recipes. However, we inform our customers that it retains its fantastic texture and flavor for about 4 months before it begins to fade.
Where can I find stores that carry Riley's Jerky?
Riley’s Jerky currently services mostly Northern California with distributors located throughout the state. We are looking to expand, so if you live in an area where you cannot find it, please request it in stores in your area.
Does Riley's Jerky contain MSG, Sodium Nitrite, or any other added preservatives?
Absolutely not. We add no preservatives. However, there is a small amount of sodium benzoate (less than 1/10th of 1%) in the soy sauce and teriyaki sauce that we use.