Our Story

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

Born in Chicago

Big Fork Brands was born out of a simple belief: food 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 craft meats start with 100% heritage Berkshire hogs raised outdoors on small Midwest family farms — the way pigs were meant to live. These animals are never given antibiotics or growth hormones, and they're raised with care by farmers who share our commitment to doing things right. The result is pork with richer marbling, unmatched flavor, 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 Meats. Clean-Label Quality.

Our meat snacks and sausages are naturally smoked with real hardwoods and crafted with a strict clean-label philosophy. That means zero gluten, no artificial nitrates or nitrites, and no filler junk — just high-protein, wholesome ingredients you can recognize. Our craft jerky, bacon sausage, and pork sticks are naturally paleo- and keto-friendly, so whether you're fueling an outdoor adventure, 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 cult-favorite Chicago-style sauces to our hand-crafted Berkshire pork jerky, snack sticks, and bacon sausage — every product in our lineup is made to deliver on flavor without cutting corners on craft. We're not a massive corporate factory; we're a chef-driven family business that cares deeply about every single batch.

  • 🥓 Bacon Sausage — 100% heritage Berkshire pork blended with uncured bacon. A Chicago classic, done right.

  • 🥩 Snack Sticks — Clean-label, high-protein fuel made from outdoor-raised pork.

  • 🐷 Craft Pork Jerky — Bold, tender, naturally smoked, and packed with honest savory flavor.

  • 🌶️ Chicago-Style Sauces — The 7 iconic Chicago hot dog toppings packed into one versatile, craveable bottle. Gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and built for smash burgers, brats, fries, and breakfast sandwiches.

Why It Matters to Us

We started Big Fork Brands because we wanted better options on our own table — and we figured you did too. The grocery aisles are full of meat snacks loaded with cheap fillers, factory-farmed pork, and artificial additives. We set out to change that, one bite at a time.

When you choose Big Fork, you're supporting an independent family business, sustainable American family farms, and a more thoughtful way to eat. We're grateful for every customer who joins us at the table — and we don't take it lightly.

"We believe the best snacks come from the best ingredients — and the best ingredients come from farmers and families who care. That's the Big Fork promise."

— The Big Fork Brands Family