How beef jerky compares to Buc-ee's at this Texas-sized gas station

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Buc-ee's may be famous for having walls of beef jerky and fresh brisket chopped into sandwiches before your very eyes, but it's not your only option for a roadside snack. As we said last week, Prasek's Family Smokehouse is the biggest rival to Buc-ee's that Texans need to know about and it also has plenty of meat snacks ready to fuel your next road trip.

While Prasek's also has its own selection of jerky, which you can grab prepackaged or freshly cut from the meat market, it also offers meat sticks and bites that are perfect for eating on the road. Plus, while Buc-ee's offers various flavors of beef jerky, Prasek's also offers venison and bison snacks in addition to beef and turkey.

So, if you end up in Sealy or El Campo and are curious to try Prasek's snacks, here's a rundown of what they taste like.

Peppered beef jerky

Heavily seasoned, with a strong flavor and a good kick. Possibly too spicy if you're susceptible to spice, but overall a classic beef jerky taste.

Smoked dried turkey strips

Sold in larger strips than Buc-ee's, the turkey offers a great alternative to beef jerky without sacrificing flavor. Great pepper flavor combined with a tasty bite, hard to beat.

Venison and pork sticks with jalapeno

Casing is a little tough for a dried sausage, but jalapeno is not as strong as some other snacks.

Pork and beef sticks

Easy casing for a good snap. Flavor is decent but not as strong as the venison and would benefit from jalapeno and cheese.

Pork and bison bites with cheese and jalapeno

Cut into grab-and-go bites, the pork and bison pair well, and the jalapeño adds an extra dose of flavor to each bite. The bites could be cheesier than the name suggests, but overall, a great alternative to struggling with a whole strip of jerky.

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