Our Story

Family-owned. Chicago-rooted. Crafted with purpose.

Born in Chicago

Big Fork Brands was born out of a simple belief: meat snacks should be made the right way — with real ingredients, honest sourcing, and the kind of bold flavor that Chicago is known for. We're a family-owned business rooted in the heart of the Midwest, and everything we make reflects the values we grew up with: hard work, quality, and pride in what you put on the table.

Heritage Hogs, Raised Right

Our products start with heritage hogs raised outdoors in the Midwest — the way pigs were meant to live. These animals are never given antibiotics, and they're raised with care by farmers who share our commitment to doing things right. The result is pork with richer flavor, better texture, and a story you can feel good about.

We believe that what goes into your food matters — and that starts long before it reaches your hands.

Naturally Smoked. Clean Label.

Every product we make is naturally smoked and crafted with a clean label philosophy. That means no gluten, no artificial junk — just real ingredients you can recognize. Our snacks are paleo and keto-friendly, so whether you're fueling a workout, powering through a long day, or just looking for a snack that doesn't compromise, Big Fork has you covered.

What We Make

From our bold Chicago-style sauces to our hand-crafted pork jerky, snack sticks, and bacon sausage — every product in our lineup is made to deliver on flavor without cutting corners on quality. We're not a big factory operation. We're a family business that cares deeply about every batch we produce.

• 🐷 Pork Jerky — bold, chewy, and packed with real flavor
• 🥩 Snack Sticks — the perfect on-the-go protein snack
• 🥓 Bacon Sausage — a Chicago classic, done right
• 🌶️ Chicago-Style Sauces — crafted to complement every bite

Why It Matters to Us

We started Big Fork Brands because we wanted to eat better snacks — and we figured you did too. The meat snack industry is full of products loaded with fillers, artificial flavors, and ingredients you can't pronounce. We set out to change that, one snack stick at a time.

When you choose Big Fork, you're supporting a family business, sustainable farming practices, and a cleaner way to snack. We're grateful for every customer who's made that choice — and we don't take it lightly.