Think Jerky Launches Thanksgiving Turkey Stick
The snack, developed over two years with chef Andrew Zimmern, combines gravy, stuffing, herbs and cranberries in a single stick.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Barbecue
Think Jerky has launched the Thanksgiving Turkey Stick, a holiday-flavored snack developed with four-time James Beard Award winner Andrew Zimmern. The product is sold on Amazon and at thinkjerky.com and is also served in American Airlines First Class.
Why it matters
The launch brings a traditional Thanksgiving meal profile into a portable, protein-focused snack format available to American shoppers ahead of the holiday season. Its availability in First Class also gives it a presence beyond typical retail channels.
The manufacturer reports 10 grams of protein and 80 calories per stick, with the product developed over a two-year testing period. No pricing or sales comparison was provided, and the product's availability after the holiday window remains unspecified.
The players
Think Jerky
Think Jerky is a meat snack brand that sells the Thanksgiving Turkey Stick through Amazon and its own website.
Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern is a four-time James Beard Award winner and the creator and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise, known for his adventurous approach to food.
American Airlines
American Airlines is a major U.S. carrier that is serving the Thanksgiving Turkey Stick in its First Class cabin.
The details
The Thanksgiving Turkey Stick combines savory gravy, traditional stuffing, aromatic herbs and cranberries in one snack. Think Jerky worked with Andrew Zimmern, creator and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise, on recipe development, testing and refinement.
Timeline
Recipe development, testing and refinement began two years before launch.
The Thanksgiving Turkey Stick launched for the November 2026 holiday season.
The snack is served in American Airlines First Class through November 2026.
Culture Shift
The Thanksgiving Turkey Stick extends Think Jerky's meat-stick format into a seasonal holiday flavor, following the brand's pattern of adapting portable protein snacks to familiar meal profiles. It reflects a growing consumer demand for convenient, protein-focused versions of traditional holiday foods.
The snack is available for purchase on Amazon and at thinkjerky.com, so shoppers can buy it directly for holiday gatherings. Its 80-calorie, 10-gram protein profile offers a portable option for those tracking macros.
The takeaway
A portable snack can capture the flavors of a holiday meal without requiring a full preparation. Readers looking for convenient protein options can compare labels like calories and grams of protein when choosing seasonal snacks.
Further reading
Explore more on Barbecue for context on meat-based snacks and flavors in the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Snackandbakery.
