What's In A Slim Jim, Really? - Chowhound

Slim Jims are considered processed meat, so they're made with lower-quality beef than what you'd bring home from the grocery store. Processed meats usually involve one of three meat types: Canner, utility, and cutter. All three fall in the lowest-grade category. Utility meat is usually used for frozen or canned meals, while some sources assert that cutter and canner meats are used in pet food. However, the exact…