Blog

A Ham to Remember

Slow Cooker Ham Easter is already peeking around the corner, and along with all the fluffy bunnies, chocolate eggs, and jelly beans, you'll need your holiday ham fix! Come get your traditional Easter ham at The Butcher Shop in Eagle Point. Not sure how you want to prepare it this year? Check out this recipe for a super-simple slow cooker ham: Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) bone-in ham 30 whole cloves 3 cups apple cider 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp nutmeg 2 tsp ginger 2 tbsp cloves 1 tbsp vanilla 1 citrus peel...
Read More about A Ham to Remember

St. Patricks Day is Right Around the Corner!

And whether you celebrate it or not you are going to want to head to the butcher shop this year and get your hands on a corned beef brisket!  Now I know that not everyone is a fan of corned beef and cabbage but I have a recipe to help you switch it up this year! Technically, corned beef and cabbage is not really traditionally Irish, so that means there is not harm to the holiday by putting a south of the border spin on things :) Now if you are stuck on tradition, go ahead and have your corned...
Read More about St. Patricks Day is Right Around the Corner!

Dinner for two? How About a Quiet Valentines Night in this Year?

If you're thinking a quiet dinner at home for two sounds more enjoyable than a night out at a crowded, overpriced restaurant, we've got just the thing. This year, spend Valentine's Day at home with some yummy home cooked food and perhaps a bottle of wine. From lobster for two to a thick juicy steak with twice baked potatoes, look no further than The Butcher Shop for all the ingredients you need for a wonderful night. All of our meat is locally sourced, which means you get freshness in every bite. You can rest assured all the meat you buy...
Read More about Dinner for two? How About a Quiet Valentines Night in this Year?

A Meaty New Years Resolution!

Looking ahead to a fresh new year, many of us are trying to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint and boost our health. You don't have to sign up for the latest fad diet and starve yourself to lose weight, or register at a gym that you'll never go to. Instead, making small changes about your diet and how you live can make all the difference. Shopping locally -- particularly at your local butcher shop -- is an easy way to accomplish your goals of giving back to the community and eating right. At The Butcher Shop Inc., you...
Read More about A Meaty New Years Resolution!

2014 Christmas Pre-orders

   

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 19th.

Read More about 2014 Christmas Pre-orders

Top 5 reasons why bacon should be considered a super-food.

Bacon: the next superfood? Why not? It's versatile, crunchy, flavorful, sweet and savory all at the same time. There's nothing like the taste of top-quality bacon to start off your day with eggs and toast. Or, perhaps you like a few strips in your club sandwich at lunch? You can even break it up and sprinkle it on your favorite salad for dinner. So what are the benefits of a good cut of bacon? Here we explore the top five reasons why bacon should be considered a super food. 1. Protein Punch. The protein you get from bacon helps you...
Read More about Top 5 reasons why bacon should be considered a super-food.

Holiday Hours

We hope you are all taking time to spend with your families this Holiday Season. Make sure to get in and get your holiday feast meats. We will be taking time off to spend with our families and to celebrate the season as well Christmas Eve December, 24th we will be OPEN til 12:00pm We will be closed for Christmas. New Years Eve we will be open until 3:00pm New Years Day we will be closed. Happy Holidays!  
Read More about Holiday Hours

Lime Marinated Salmon Makes for the Perfect Seafood Dish

 Sweet, succulent, flavorful: those are all words to describe the fresh fish we stock here at The Butcher Shop every single day. From salmon and halibut to lobsters and Dungeness crab, we receive seafood shipments five days out of the week from fishermen and women in local coastal towns whenever we can. That freshness ensures you get only top-quality, fresh-from-the-sea taste when it comes to all our seafoods in stock. For example, pick up some fresh Chinook salmon today and try a new recipe your family will enjoy while eating together.  Grilled Chinook Salmon with Lime Marinade  You'll need just...
Read More about Lime Marinated Salmon Makes for the Perfect Seafood Dish

Grab Your Bib and Napkins: It’s Time to BBQ!

Nothing says summer like a good barbecue out in the backyard with friends and family. When you're hosting a party, you don't want to spend too much time prepping and grilling, so it's important to keep it simple when it comes to a smokin' hot ribs recipe all can enjoy. Spend more time jumping in the pool with the kids and less time sweating in the kitchen. Try out this easy recipe for succulent BBQ ribs.  Just because you don't have an open pit or slow roaster doesn't mean you have to sacrifice tender flavor. First, head to the butcher...
Read More about Grab Your Bib and Napkins: It’s Time to BBQ!