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MMMJerky was just an idea.

“Mmm!” is the sound of what people make after taking a bite of MMMJerky. The thin premium cut of crackling beef paired with soft, flavorful fat melting in your mouth is a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s beefy, sweet, and sometimes spicy in all its crispy and fatty glory.

Lena and Thao put a lot of love into MMMJerky to ensure that everything is carefully crafted with the highest food standards and quality ingredients. After all, the idea of MMMJerky was inspired by their own wedding, when they wanted to make homemade jerky as their wedding favors. Lena always hated how thought-out wedding favors were left behind or forgotten. She wanted to give something that would be savored, literally. So what better way than with candied jerky?!

After months of trial and error, they finally had something delicious to share with friends and family. There was so much excitement and so many “Mmm’s!” - word of mouth spread quickly and everyone wanted more! It was then that MMMJerky was created.

What initially began as a side experiment, passionate hobby, and small hustle in their own kitchen (eventually spilling into the garage), has grown into a gourmet treat with a manufacturing setup of its own. Something they never intended to sell was, quite literally, talked into existence by their friends and family. After being featured by The Wall Street Journal following the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show, it became clear they had something bigger on their hands; and what began as a fun project has now grown into a small local business ready to be shared and enjoyed everywhere.