I’m Westwood Sutherland, founder & owner of Westwood Jerky (formerly West’s Side Jerky) the world’s best beef jerky. I had always been a huge Jerky fan, but when I got the taste of homemade jerky I could never go back to the big brands. I started making my own when I was 14 and experimented with different cuts of meat and special marinades until I found the perfect recipe. My first flavor: The Original - It’s hot, spicy and fantastic. At first I made it just for family and friends, but when they tried it they told me it was good enough to be sold.

I started delivering Jerky from New England to California. Then in early 2017 I started selling it directly to customers at breweries, fairs, festivals and all types of local events. Since then I have added 2 new beef flavors: Teriyaki (more sweet than spice) and Hickory (classic smoky flavor) and many more to come!

Welcome to Westwood, you’ll never go back.