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Learn how to grill delicious ribs this summer

How to Grill Succulent Ribs Whether you season your ribs with a dry rub or a glaze, the secret to making great ribs is in how you cook them. With summer in full swing, you can take advantage of the grill out on your porch to make summertime's signature dish -- ribs. Don't rush it. You need time and patience to create succulent ribs, with meat that just falls off the bone. What Kind of Ribs? The first step is to hit the butcher and choose the kind of ribs you want. There are two main types most people like:...
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Why We Love to BBQ (And You Should, Too!)

If you've been resigned to eating hockey puck hamburgers this summer, it's time to make this perennial barbecue food the right way. Your burger should be juicy, tender, with a slight crisp to it. It should be able to stand alone in the flavor department, without the need for condiments to mask the taste, although you'll probably want to load up on the toppings to make your homemade burger the best it can be. First off, ditch the frozen burger patties. Instead, head down to the butcher shop and pick up a few pounds of grass fed beef. Why grass fed...
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Crockpot Hearty Elk Stew

Slow cookers are best when you don’t have time or do not want to stand by the stove all the time. Just leave the meat in the Crockpot and forget it for hours. The fact that slow cooking takes ample time does not imply that it is difficult. On the contrary, it is quite easy and tastes very delectable if made in the right manner. Here is an easy slow cooker recipe of a healthy and delicious Elk stew. Try this one and you are sure to fall in love with it. Serving Size: 8 - 9 Preparation Time: 30...
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Sweet and Spicy Ham with Smokey Sauce

Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 11 - 12 hours (Don’t worry! It is slow cooking. It means you just have to make the preparations and then leave the food to cook for the required time. You are not required to stand by the stove for so many hours). Ingredients for Ham 2 lbs. boneless ham 3 teaspoons Muscovado sugar 3 cups chicken stock 3 small yellow onions (sliced) 1 cup Smokey Sauce (recipe below) ¼ cup Smokey dry rub (recipe below) Ingredients for Smokey Sauce 8 oz. tomato sauce 6 oz. tomato paste 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses...
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2013 Christmas Pre-orders

It's that time again! The Butcher shop is ready for your Christmas Dinner pre-orders! Make the most out of your family meal this year with something tasty from the butcher shop! Order today to make sure that you get exactly what you are looking for :)

Holiday web based pre-orders have closed for the year. Please stop by the Butcher Shop to see what we have in stock! We will still be taking phone orders through Friday the 20th.

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NEW Archery Hunter… and a GIRL!!

I'm new to hunting, and started with Archery. This is my first buck shot with my Hoyt bow. Weight at "The Butcher Shop" was 96 lbs!! Next year... my sights are set on an elk!! -Molly =)~ ~ Molly
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5×4 mully

Got this November 2013 in Bly! ~ Josiah
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The Two Week Notice – Are You Prepared For Thanksgiving?

If you are anything like a regular American family, then you probably remember the list of things that are needed to be done to make your Thanksgiving dinner perfect. You probably remember it on the eve, while you are listing things on your finger before bed or worst still, half an hour before the guests start to arrive. But what is the secret to a perfect Thanksgiving dinner? When do you need to start planning for it? The answer to the perfect Thanksgiving dinner is right here, and the time frame required is ideally 2 weeks! Two Weeks Before No,...
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Celebrate a Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly. Have you thought about it yet? How are you going to make this year’s thanksgiving more special than the last? Well, how about celebrating it in a healthy way this time? Turkey and ham have always been a part of Thanksgiving celebrations. What you can do is to give them a different look and taste this time? Something that is delectable yet healthy. How about a Paleo turkey? Without going into lengthy details, Paleo refers to Paleolithic or cavemen diet. It is based on the ingredients belonging to the Paleolithic era. Paleo is not only...
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