Teriyaki Sticks are the slightly sweeter, slightly more addictive cousin of the pepper sticks. We use a real teriyaki-style glaze with soy, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger on the same beef and pork base, then smoke them until the surface has that glossy, lacquered look. These are the ones that make people say “just one more” until the bag is empty.
How To Cook It
Ready to eat. Grill for warm, sticky slices.
Typical timing: No cooking required. 3–5 minutes on medium grill for best results.
- 01Straight from the bag they’re excellent. Slightly sweet, savory, with a good chew.
- 02For the full experience, give them 3–5 minutes on a medium grill or in a hot pan. The sugars caramelize and the glaze gets tacky and delicious.
- 03They also slice beautifully for charcuterie or rice bowls.
- 04Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a couple weeks.
Best for: People who like a little sweetness with their cured meat, kids who are graduating from plain jerky, anyone who wants something that feels like a treat but is still real meat.
What’s In It
Short list. Real ingredients.
Ingredients
- · Beef and pork
- · Soy sauce
- · Brown sugar
- · Garlic and ginger
- · House cure
- · Real smoke
Sourcing: Made in the same small batches as the pepper sticks. The teriyaki glaze is mixed in-house from real ingredients, not a pre-made industrial sauce.
Still high protein cured meat. The sweetness comes from actual sugar in the cure, not corn syrup and mystery.
Why Butcher Shop Matters
Most commercial teriyaki sticks taste like they were dipped in a bucket of overly sweet sauce after smoking. Ours have the flavor built into the meat during mixing and curing. The balance of sweet, salty, and smoke is what makes people reach for a second bag.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Are these very sweet?
Noticeably sweeter than the pepper sticks, but not candy-sweet. The sugar is balanced by the salt, garlic, and smoke. Most adults and older kids love them.
Do they need to be refrigerated?
Unopened they’re stable for a long time. Once opened, fridge is best. They travel well for a day or two in a cooler or backpack.
Can I use these in recipes?
They’re fantastic chopped into fried rice or stir-fries. The teriyaki flavor stands up well to high heat cooking.