Hard Times Black Pepper Beef Jerky
Hard Times Black Pepper Beef Jerky is a 2.25oz zip-top pack of small-batch beef jerky from Hardtimes Beef Jerky of El Reno, Oklahoma — 100% American beef, hand-trimmed and sliced (never pressed or ground), seasoned with a generous helping of black pepper over the brand's traditional jerky flavour. It is the Original, kicked up a notch, and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 2.25oz pack (zip-top)
- Beef: 100% American beef, hand-trimmed, sliced not pressed
- Method: Hand-crafted in small batches, old-fashioned style
- Flavour: Black Pepper — traditional jerky flavour with a generous pepper kick
- Origin: El Reno, Oklahoma
The Original, With a Peppery Kick
On its official product page, the brand pitches Black Pepper to fans of the Original who want it bolder: the traditional jerky flavour comes through first, lifted by a generous helping of black pepper into something with more presence — bold rather than hot. Like every Hardtimes pack, it starts as 100% American beef, trimmed by hand in El Reno. See the full range on the Hard Times vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand: traditional, beef-forward jerky flavour with a generous black pepper seasoning that builds a warm, savoury boldness without turning the pack into a spicy one — the pepper is the headline, not chilli heat.
How to Enjoy
A natural partner for a cold lager or a long drive; the zip top means the pack survives being opened more than once. More from the brand is on the Hard Times vendor page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Pepper the spicy one?
No — the brand positions Black Pepper as bold, a step up from the Original. The heat-led flavour in the range is Hard Times Hot.
What beef does Hard Times use?
100% American beef, hand-trimmed and sliced (not pressed or ground), made in small batches in El Reno, Oklahoma. Check the pack label for full ingredient and allergen detail.
What size is this pack?
A single 2.25oz zip-top pack.
Bold pepper over old-fashioned jerky — order Hard Times Black Pepper Beef Jerky online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.