Gary West Smoked Meats

Southern Oregon Specialty Foods: Sometimes a retailer just gets “it right.” We happened upon Gary West Smoked Meats located in the cuter-than-cute town of Jacksonville, Oregon, on one of our southern Oregon exploration trips. What a unique treat! While the company specializes in smoked meats, it also offers up to customers a range of local-sourced food that would yummily stuff a Sunday picnic basket. (Yes, we made up the word “yummily” but it fits!) The quaint shop hosts a surprising number of southern Oregon wines which are featured along-side locally made chips, dips, breads, cheeses, and, of course, those wonderful smoked meats and jerky.

Staff even tempts buyers with a full case of incredible candy fudge choices!

But the real stars of this show/shop are the jerky varieties that you will find no where else…like their certified Angus Beef, Buffalo, and Elk jerky varieties. They even make a jerky for man’s best friend…the Gus Dog Jerky! Now, our shop dog, Sparky, would be wild-eyed for that one!!

You might want to sign up for their mailing list. Periodically, the company posts specials…like its current “Dads & Grads” sale which offers you free ground shipping for a limited time. Gary West’s retail outlet is located at 690 North 5th St in Jacksonville, Oregon. Open 7 days a week, shoppers can reach them by dialing 1-800-833-1820 or check out their website at: http://www.garywest.com

If you happen to be in the southern Oregon area rafting with us at White Water Warehouse, make sure to put this store on your “must visit” list. The friendly staff offers free samples of all their smoked meat products and their pastrami sandwiches are simply out-of-this-world. Oh-my-gosh, my mouth is watering….