Filet mignon is prized around
the world as quality beef, the
kind that fetches high prices
and the praise of meat lovers
around the world. But what is
it exactly that makes filet
mignon so special? Read on
to learn why it’s the king of
beef cuts, and why it makes
for the perfect beef jerky.
From French, “filet mignon”
loosely translates to
“tender filet.” As the name
implies, this particular cut
of beef is famous for its
tender texture. When
properly prepared, Filet
Mignon can be supple
enough to be cut with a fork
alone.
There’s been plenty of talk in recent years about the
possible negative health effects of red meat, particularly its
artery-clogging properties. While it’s true that greasy
burgers and fast food quality beef can hardly be called
healthy, filet mignon is something else entirely. In fact, filet
mignon contains many essential nutrients and is
surprisingly low in the fats and calories that cause people
to avoid red meat.
Unlike the fattiest cuts of beef, filet
mignon is comprised of lean red meat. A
3 oz. serving of filet mignon includes:
• 23 grams of protein, which the body
uses to repair and build muscle
• A healthy dose of iron, which helps
the blood keep body tissue and
organs oxygenated
• Multiple types of B vitamins,
including B12, which boosts healthy
blood cell production and helps
maintain the nervous system
• Selenium, known to reduce the risk of
colon cancer
• Zinc, known to help reduce the risk of
clogged arteries
“But what about calories?!” the health-conscious readers among you are already
asking. Like any food, filet mignon does include calories (in this case, approximately
185 per 3 oz. serving). Unlike calories found in fast food beef, however, the calories in
filet mignon are quality calories that the body needs to function. While you shouldn’t
eat red meat for every meal, a lean cut a few times a week is more likely to improve
your health rather than harm it.1
If your image of beef jerky
is shriveled up sheets of
tough, tooth-damaging
meat hanging next to the
grocery store check-out
line, we’ve got some good
news for you. Unlike the
low-quality product made
by most jerky companies,
high-quality Three Jerks
Jerky is something else
entirely – tender, flavorful,
and made from prime cuts
of delicious filet mignon.
In addition to using fine cuts of filet mignon to create flavorful, mouth-watering jerky,
Three Jerks also makes sure only to use the finest natural ingredients. Unlike most
jerkies, Three Jerks has no MSG, sodium or sodium nitrates, gluten, or artificial
ingredients of any kind – no unpronounceable chemical compounds to be found here!
While we’re definitely not
opposed to anyone enjoying
Three Jerks Jerky as a between
meal snack, we also recommend
that diners enjoy our filet mignon
jerky like they would any other
cut of quality meat – paired with
a fine wine or a tasty beer. A
good Cabernet Sauvignon or a
hearty IPA will complement the
flavor of the meat, without being
so strong as to overpower the
taste of delicious filet mignon.
Three Jerks Jerky was founded on a simple belief – not all jerky is created equal.
With that in mind, Three Jerks Jerky has worked to find the perfect combination
of meats, flavors, and cooking processes, all to create the best beef jerky
available. Learn more at www.threejerksjerkey.com.
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Summary
Filet mignon is the most prized cut of beef for a
reason – it’s tender, it’s flavorful, and it’s healthier
than you think. That’s also why it makes for the best
beef jerky.