Astro Fresh Jerky's Original Beef Jerky is where it all began. Made from 100% USDA Grade A Top Round Beef — one of the leanest cuts on the animal — every batch is marinated overnight in a carefully balanced blend of brown sugar, teriyaki, garlic, and onion before being slow-dehydrated to develop deep, concentrated flavor. The result is 13 grams of protein per serving with a soft, tender texture that sets Astro Fresh apart from tougher, lower-quality alternatives. This is the classic. No novelty heat, no excessive sweetness — just bold, clean beef flavor with a savory-sweet finish that makes the first piece impossible to stop at. Handcrafted in small batches with no added MSG, the Original is the purist's choice: carnivore-friendly, high-protein, and built on the same family recipe Astro Fresh Jerky has used since the late 1980s. Every bag is USDA-inspected and backed by the same commitment to quality that made this flavor the foundation of everything else.