When I first got our dehydrator, one of the first things out of the Husband’s mouth was - “what the heck are you going to make with that?”
Do you want to know what I told him?
Jerky.
I was going to make… jerky? Really?
There’s a couple of problems with that. For one, I don’t eat meat. Making jerky would be like making my meat eatin’ husband some tofu and expecting him to gobble it up without complaint. Second, who makes jerky? (Don’t answer that if you do so regularly. You’ll make me look bad.)
So really, I don’t know if I’ll ever make jerky in that dehydrator of mine — mainly because I am now obsessed with Primal Strips.
A few weeks ago, I tried my first Primal Strip after I went to that cooking class at Whole Foods — they had an assortment of delicious treats out for us to all try (all of which were vegan and gluten free!), and one of these snacks were Primal Strips. I had never had one before, so I was curious as to what it was. Meatless Vegan Jerky Soy? Ummm, I didn’t know how I felt about that.
And then I actually tried it the next day during lunch.
I think you’ll know how much I loved it when I immediately emailed John @ Primal Spirit Foods to lay into him about how in love with Primal Strips I was.
There are so many amazing things about this strip — I am huge on eating soy that is Non-GMO, which Primal Strips are. They are also high in protein — 9 or 10 grams per strip! That is my kind of snack.
I have been adding these to basically everything. Baked potatoes, salads, sandwiches, or just plain ripping it apart with my teeth (they are called Primal Strips after all.).
Only two of the varieties are gluten free — Hickory Smoked and Texas BBQ — but there are more flavors as well, such as Mesquite Lime, Hot and Spicy, and Peanut Thai.
I can’t choose my favorite — don’t make me!
Lucky for you, the folks over at Primal Spirit Foods have offered to hold a giveaway for a lucky reader! One of you can win a variety pack of Primal Strips to enjoy for yourself. To enter this giveaway, you can do one (or all!) of the following:
1. Tell me what Primal Strip you are most interested in trying
2. Follow Primal Spirit Foods on twitter or Like them on Facebook
3. Follow CEC on Twitter or like me on Facebook
4. Tweet this giveaway or share it on Facebook as a status: “I entered to win a variety pack of @primalspirits strips from @cleaneatingchel! Enter here:bit.ly/oyv6A2”
This giveaway will be open until Sunday, October 16 @ midnight. A winner will be announced Monday morning. Happy entering!
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I’ve tried this stuff before and it is AWESOME! Teriyaki was great and the only flavor that I’ve tried.
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Peanut Thai for sure!!
Hi! One of my friends actually started a jerky business in college and later sold it haha. And my mom bought my stepdad a smoker for Christmas last year so he could start making his own. I’ve been a vegetarian for about 14 years so I’ve never tried jerky but if I could find it, I’d try the Hickory smoked. Or the Texas BBQ.
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Oh, Chelsey. This is amazing! These would be PERFECT to take to class, especially with their non-GMO protein count. I totally want to try the Texas BBQ flavor. Looks outstanding!
I also followed primal spirit on twitter!
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I tweeted.
These look fantastic! I think I’d be most interested in trying the Texas BBQ or the Peanut Thai!
I think Texas BBQ looks the best! Or Thai Peanut
Oh… peanut thai sounds good.
These look great! Texas BBQ sounds yum
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These would be perfect for a snack at work! I would really like to try the hickory smoked!
I would like to try the BBQ !! Yum
I would love to try the Hickory Smoked!
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Hmm they all sound good, but I think the Hickory Smoked sounds the best!
I am following Primal Strips on Twitter!
I already follow you on Twitter AND “like” you on Facebook - I’m a fan!
I tweeted about the giveaway.
the peanut thai sounds good!
I don’t think I can choose!!!! The mesquite lime does sound amazing though!
I would love to try the peanut thai variety.
I’m a sucker for all things spicy, would love to try the hot & spicy flavor!
I’m now a follower of @primalspirit!
of course I already follow you on Twitter - and most of your tweets are hilarious btw
I tweeted! Getting the attention of those early risers
I *love* barbeque flavored things, but the idea of jerky (even vegan) kind of still freaks me out - I think I’d give the peanut thai a try!
Already follow your tweets
I LOVE PRIMAL STRIPS! My have is the texas BBQ!
Liked you on FB!
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The Hickory smoked looks AMAZING! I want um!
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they all look interesting to say the least! I think I would probably go for the BBQ. umm
Peanut Thai!!! I tried making my own with eggplant and it just didnt cut it
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What I love is that when we were there, I didn’t grab one of these and I have no recollection as to why… I think I’d want to try Texas BBQ!
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the hot and spicy sounds great!
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i think i am most interested in trying the texas bbq.
hickory smoked sounds good!
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I want to try Mesquite Lime! MMMM!!!
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Wow this stuff sounds great. I went to their site and the thai peanut sounds amazing!!
I like you on facebook and follow you on twitter, duh
I follow them on twitter!!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
Texas Bbq !! These look good!
I’ve tried the peanut thai one before which is amazing but I would love to try the bbq one!
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I tweeted about the giveaway!
Yum, those look good! I’m a hickory smoked kinda’ gal.
I would like to try the hickory smoked flavor.
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I liked them on facebook.
I’ve never had Jerky! I think the Texas BBQ sounds delish, especially since jerky to me = texas style cooking
Honestly I’d love to try them all! Is that not following the rules?
OMG I love love love these! They’re currently sitting on my Amazon wishlist (Yeah I’m hoping someone will maybe buy them for me). Haha.
I love the Texas BBQ which I was afraid would be spicy but is actually a little sweet…delicious!
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I’ve never eaten them in anything (they’re so delicious right out of the package) so I’ll be curious to watch for recipe ideas from them.
Thanks!
the texas bbq!!
I have never heard of Primal Strips, they sound very interesting. I would like to try the Hickory Smoked because I used to love hickory sticks as a kid.
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I want to try the Texas BBQ! As a fairly new vegetarian from the south, i miss BBQ.
I’ve had these once- they are awesome! They weirded me out the first dozen times I saw them, but after giving in, I was so glad I dd. Texas BBQ sounds good.
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I’d love to try hickory smoked primal strips! They sound awesome!
I want to try the peanut thai. Sounds yummy.
mmmm Texas BBQ sounds good, but I wish the Thai Peanut and Mesquite Lime were GF!
I am closet beef jerky eater! I’m not veg nor gluten free, and I love jerky. I always take some as a snack for road trips or flights! I’d love to try this new variety since I’m sure it’s significantly healthier than the Jack Link’s or other brands I have. The Thai Peanut and Mesquite Lime sound delicious!
Texas BBQ - I can’t wait to try Primal Strips, and BBQ anything sounds delicious!
The texas bbq one sounds delicious!
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I would love to try the Hot and Spicy… put some fiya in my step!
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I follow Primal Spirits!
I would like to try all of the flavours, but the Peanut Thai would probably be awesome!
I like Primal strips on Facebook.
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I tweeted your giveaway!
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I follow you on facebook! I would be most interested in trying the Texas BBQ or Hot and Spicy, I love spicy foods.
I’d love to try the mesquite lime! sounds delicious
I like your facebook page
I like primal spirit foods on facebook
would love to try the peanut thai
Mmm, I want to try Texas BBQ. I don’t eat meat either, but I’m a total sucker for all things BBQ flavored. Yum!
I’d love to try the BBQ flavor
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I would love to try the peanut thai one! Sounds awesome.
I’m following you on twitter
I tweeted about the giveaway
Yumm those sound good! I think hot and spicy would be really good but they all sound good!
I liked them on facebook
These look delicious! I would love to try them all, but the hickory smoked would be at the top of my list
I LOVE their hickory smoked strip, but I’d love to try the peanut thai!
These look delicious! The mestique lime is quite yummy.
I would go for the barbeque! YUM!
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These sound like an awesome snack! I would love to try the Hickory Smoked.
I follow you on Twitter already, and I already ‘liked’ you on Facebook!
I’d love to try the Texas BBQ!
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Texas BBQ…yum!
Following you on Twitter!
I tweeted!
The boyfriend regularly makes jerky in the dehydrator I bought him. yuck.
I want to try the mesquite lime!
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These sound so good, I’d love to try the peanut thai.
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BBQ sounds good!
Oh, I am all over the Hickory smoked..could probably get my husband to like it too!
(and he may not even realize its soy!)
I would love to try the Texas BBQ flavor!!
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Wow - hmmm, Texas BBQ? Thai Peanut? Maybe Hickory (bacon replacement on my loaded potato!) They all sound good! Even if I don’t win I will need to track them down.
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oooh, you know I’m all about the bbq sauce. I’d wanna try those texas bbq flavored strips!
Peanut Thai sounds yummy!
I would love to try Texas BBQ!!
Looks like the Texas BBQ flavor is popular! I also think I’d like to most try that flavor! It sounds delicious!
I want to try the Hot & Spicy. The first ingredient is Shiitake Mushrooms! Sounds yummy!!!
Hot and Spicy!
TThese look delicious! The peanut thai sounds amazing!
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I like primal foods!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
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Hmm, I’m torn between the BBQ and the Smoke…I sort of love both flavors. I’d probably combine the two!
the thai peanut sounds AMAZING!
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I love the conversations you post between you and your husband-so funny!
I have seen these and was curious about them. I think that bbq flavor sounds awesome. Over a sweet potato, yumm!
I’d love to try the mesquite lime!
hot and spicy!
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I think I only ever tried Primal once many years ago. Don’t remember what it tasted like. I bet if you played around with the seasoning, you could try making your own soy jerky. That might be fun.
Hot and Spicy all the way.
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i want to try any that are gluten free, i love jerky.
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so excited
mmm definitely texas bbq!!
I love BBQ anything! I’m not a beef or pork eater, so a vegan jerkey would be amazing! I followed Primal on the FB
I’m intrigued by the Peanut Thai flavor - I’d like to try that first!
Mesquite lime sounds rather intriguing!
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I want to try the hickory smoked!!!
mmmm i would love to try mesquite lime!
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the seitian versions are my FAVORITE. i try to stay away from soy partially because of my thyroid problems. LOVEEE this stuff though and i’m always on the go, so they’re perfect for convenience!
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I need these in my life!!! I really wanna try the hickory smoked GF one! Maaaaaaaaaaan, I haven’t had anything “hickory smoked” since going meat and GF.
peanut thai sounds interesting!
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I would love to try the Mesquite Lime!! I just saw these at a local natural market. I bought so many other things, I didn’t pick these up. Would Love to try some! Thanks!
Mesquite Lime!
These looks fabulous Chesley, thanks!
peanut thai sounds good. so does texas bbq
Texas BBQ sounds delicious! What a great way to add some more protein to a vegetarian diet!
Um, I want to try every flavor! I don’t want to pick just one! I love jerky so this stuff would hit the spot!
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hot and spicy sounds good!! i haven’t had anything like jerky in probably a decade. how awesome!
I am intrigued and would love to try any of the gluten free flavors!
Thai Peanut or Teriyaki sound delish! What a great, portable, quick way to get protein!
texas bbq!
At first I was ALL about the Texas BBQ since my bf and I eat shredded tofu with BBQ sauce all the time… but that Mesquite Lime made my mouth water!! I have never heard of these before, and the bf is going to FREAK out when I tell him (since he is new to the vegetarian lifestyle and sometimes craves jerky).
Texas BBQ, please!
I’m on Team Texas BBQ!
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i want to try hot and spicy!!!
i follow you on twitter!
I’d really like to try the hickory smoked version. My main question about these is: If Macho Man Randy Savage were still alive would he say that I could “snap into” Primal Strips?
I would LOVE to try them!! My friend just recently bought them and she is in love!
Peanut Thai sounds awesome, but so does the rest
texas bbq sounds amazing!
Texas BBQ for sure!
I’m following Primal Spirit Foods on Twitter.
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I tweeted!
BBQ! That stuff makes ANYTHING tasty!
i want to try the texas bbq!
I tried the mesquite lime kind once on a whim, really good! Would love to try the Texas BBQ!
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I follow them on twitter! (I’m @JennsAdventures)
I tweeted about this giveaway:)
I can’t choose a favorite either — don’t make me!
I follow your blog:)
Aaaaand I stalk you on facebook!
I’d love to try the Texas barbecue.
Thanks!
the thai peanut sounds great!
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I used to love jerky before I went veg. Texas BBQ looks good!
Mesquite lime sounds good!
I liked Primal Foods on FB!!! YAY!!
Peanut thai sounds so unique! I’d love to try it.
Ohh these look interesting! I’d love to try Texas BBQ. I’ve never had “real” jerky before, so I’d have nothing to compare it to.
Definitely Texas BBQ. These look awesome!
Mmmm! I would love to try Texas BBQ flavor!
I love primal strips! I think I’ve tried all of the flavors except the thai peanut. They are all amazing!
I am absolutely in love with Primal Strips! Teriyaki and Texas BBQ hold such a special place in my heart. I can’t always afford ‘em, but when there’s a sale I stock up and keep them in a drawer at work.
Following you on Twitter as well
Ooh - the Hot and Spicy would be awesome!!
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i didnt know they made vegan jerky! omg! where have i bee?
although, i’ve never actually had real jerky either.
The Texas BBQ looks delicious! I love BBQ!!
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already like you on facebook <3
already follow you on twitter <3
and i just tweeted!
Since I’m from Texas, I don’t think I could pass up anything called “Texas BBQ” so that would be the one I’m most interested in trying!
I tweeted about the giveaway! (@kalynn5)
I already follow you on Twitter!
And I now follow Primal Spirit Foods on Twitter
I’d like to try the Peanut Thai-sounds interesting!
They all sound SO good! Well, except for maybe Hickory Smoked, haha. After much debate, I think I’d be most excited to try Mesquite Lime
Texas BBQ!
OOh the Mesquite Lime sounds good!
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“liked” Primal Spirit Foods on FB
I’m most excited to try the Texas BBQ!
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Ooo cool. I think the Hickory Smoked sounds the best!
i want to try hot and spicy!
I’ve never heard of these! They sound amazing.
Especially the Mesquite Lime and Hickory BBQ. Mmmm..
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I love my bbq! So I’d have to go Texas BBQ
hot & spicy! oooh baby!
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i tweeted!
Hickory smoked and peanut thai sound sooooo good!
hickory smoked bbq!
I’ve been seeing this everywhere lately, and I’ve been so interested in trying it out! I would loveee to try the hickory smoked!
I’m most interested in trying the Texas BBQ
I already follow you on twitter so I liked you on fb
I liked primal on fb
Annnnd I tweeted
mmmm…. mesquite!
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I follow CEC on twitter
I tweeted about the giveaway on twitter!
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I tweeted about the giveaway
I think I’d want to try the hickory smoke one, I’m not big on BBQ but it sounds interesting!
the Mesquite Lime or Texas BBQ sound DELICIOUS
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Mmm Texas BBQ!! I love jerky and it’s protein content, dying to try this!
Followed on Twitter! I love the mesquite lime flavor!
Texas BBQ sounds tasty! Yum!
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I love everything Thai flavored - so excited to try that one!
hickory smoked! I love jerky and not meat, too-so these would be a great addition to my diet!
Texas BBq for sure
Thai Peanut sounds AMAZING!
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I’d love to try the mesquite lime.
I’m following Primal Spirit Foods on Twitter.
I follow you on Twitter.
I’m most interested in trying the Texas BBQ!
I like Primal Spirit Foods on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)
I like you on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)
Tweeted the giveaway:
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Peanut thai sounds fantastic!!
i’ve tried them all but i really like the hot and spicy one!
Peanut Thai!
I want to try the hickory smoked! looks yummy!!
I already “like” you on facebook
ohhhh i love these! i used to eat these all the time when i lived near a whole foods. i miss them! i think the hot and spicy is my favorite.
Hickory Smoke would be my first choice to try, though all the flavors sound great! I hit like on Facebook for Primal Spirit Foods and CEC then entered the status message - hitting all the steps.
I definitely want to try them all but the Peanut Thai sounds great!
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I love these, but haven’t tried the Peanut Thai.
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What a great find for us vegetarians! I’d love to try the Texas BBQ!
I would love to try the Mesquite Lime - sounds HEAVENLY!!
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I posted a link to your giveaway on my FB page
Hickory Smoke sounds delish!!
Hickory Smoked would be my pick!!
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Oo how exciting! being vegan its hard to find portable sources of protein that are fun. Im most interested in the peanut thai flavor!
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texas bbq b/c that’s where i’m from!