From a Storefront in Temecula to the Open Road—and Beyond

House of Jerky began in 1993 with a clear mission: to sell amazing jerky. Our first store opened in Temecula, California, offering handcrafted jerky made with real ingredients, premium cuts, and no preservatives—long before “clean label” was a thing.

Soon after, Ron Hargett, the founder, and Janie Honeycutt took that same jerky on the road—literally. Selling bags of bold, flavorful jerky from a van on the side of the highway, they shared their love of great snacks and ended up finding love themselves. That spirit of adventure, connection, and craftsmanship still defines House of Jerky today.

Still Small-Batch. Still All Heart.

Now led by Lisa, Janie’s daughter, House of Jerky continues to grow while staying true to the values that started it all: quality, simplicity, and a serious obsession with flavor.

We do things differently—and proudly so:

 Whole strips of premium meat (never chopped or formed)

 Almost No preservatives, nitrates, or MSG

 Unforgettable flavors—from classic to wild

Proudly Supporting Our Troops

Inspired by Ron’s own military service, we’ve long made it a priority to support the men and women serving our country. Jerky is one of the most requested items from deployed service members—and we’re honored to help send a taste of home.

 15% Military Discount is automatically applied to all orders shipped to APO/FPO/DPO addresses
 A mission that continues to this day, as Janie once put it:
“It’s so little to do for those that are giving so much on our behalf. We will continue to support them until they all come home.”

If you know someone serving, let them know—we’d be honored to send them something delicious.

Whether you’re craving a bold beef jerky, something a little wild like Elk or Rabbit, or planning your next snack-fueled road trip, we’ve got a bag made just for you.

We’ve come a long way from that storefront in Temecula and the van on the side of the road—but we’ve never lost sight of what matters: real jerky, made right, by people who care.

Thanks for being a part of our story.