Thousand Hills Jerky Review: “Lifetime Grazed,” Verified
Three flavors, one sourcing standard that's independently inspected, not just claimed. Here's how it holds up.
Our Take
Thousand Hills built its name on the Lifetime Grazed standard, cattle that graze on pasture for their entire life with no grain-finishing loophole, maintained with independent third-party inspections across the brand's farm network rather than a single farm's word. The Graz Grub jerky line carries that same standard into a snack format, sold in three flavors.
Original is the one to judge the sourcing on its own terms, a straightforward beef flavor without a heavy seasoning layered on top. Pepper and Teriyaki both put a stronger, more familiar jerky flavor over the same base, worth trying once you know the brand's beef itself works for you.
The Basics
Lifetime Grazed, born/raised/processed in the USA, gluten-free, sold in 2oz packs (12-pack). See our full jerky guide for how to read sourcing claims on jerky labels.
Thousand Hills, Available on Amazon
Graz Grub Original Beef Jerky (12/2oz packs)
Lifetime Grazed grass-fed beef, born, raised, and processed in the USA, gluten-free.
Graz Grub Pepper Beef Jerky (12/2oz packs)
Same Lifetime Grazed sourcing with a straightforward black pepper crust.
Graz Grub Teriyaki Beef Jerky (12/2oz packs)
A sweeter, soy-based glaze on the same Lifetime Grazed beef base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Lifetime Grazed" mean, and is it verified?
It's Thousand Hills' own standard, meaning the cattle grazed on pasture for their entire life with no grain-finishing loophole, and it's maintained with independent third-party inspections across their farm network, not just a label claim.
Why is the jerky sold under the "Graz Grub" name instead of Thousand Hills?
Graz Grub is Thousand Hills' snack line, jerky and snack sticks specifically, built on the same Lifetime Grazed sourcing as their ground beef and other cuts.
Which flavor should I start with?
Original if you want to judge the beef and sourcing on their own terms. Pepper and Teriyaki both layer a stronger seasoning on top of the same base, worth trying once you know you like the brand.