Jilly’s Jerky, female founded and family run, launches a new small-batch, locally-made beef jerky business just in time for the holidays. Inspired by her late father, a man who loved making beef jerky for his family and friends, founder Jill Evans LaPenna used his original recipe as a model to create a modern recipe for the conscientious consumer. The new company sold more than 700 bags in its first two weeks of business this November and the reviews have been stellar. The product is currently available in individual sized bags online at www.jillysjerky.com, at Totto’s Market in the South Loop, Zin’s Flower Shop in Pilsen and Green Top Grocery in Bloomington, IL. Online prices range from $5.50 - $6 depending on the quantity ordered.
Jilly’s Jerky is made using Slagel Family Farm premium beef and high-quality seasonings which create a unique yet traditionally flavored savory beef jerky snack. Sliced thin and marinated for 24 hours before dehydrating, Jilly’s Jerky is made in small batches and each slice cut by hand to ensure the best slices get into the customer’s bag. The company is currently making the product at River Forest Kitchen in River Forest, IL.