So.. is there something that's like a Slim Jim snack except good?

[xiphias]

As it turns out, I really like those cheap disgusting dried sausage-like snacks called Slim Jims, especially the spicy ones.

What's like that, except made out of food?

I'm thinking I should maybe be looking for landjäger or something like that, or other hunters' sausage?

Comments

[bluepapercup]

These!! http://www.vtsmokeandcure.com/real-sticks.html

I buy them by the fistful and keep them in my backpack when I'm out for the day - they make a great snack, have no crap in them, and are actually made out of real meat.

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

I think I tried one of those; if it's the one I'm thinking of, it tasted wonderful, but the texture was completely not what I wanted. The snack stick I had had a smooth pate texture, which wasn't what I wanted.

[dave riba (from livejournal.com)]

Interesting. looking at the site, these are essentially hot dogs, but made thinner and drier (really!), and then smoked. If you look at the texture of the cut ends you will it is an emulsified, extruded product. Nothing wrong with that, but it won't have the "bite" that Ian is looking for

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

Like I said, they're delicious. But they are a meat paste. They're just a delicious meat paste made with actual meat.

[sarianna.livejournal.com]

Ooh I love that company's bacon too :D