Holiday

Happy Memorial Day from The Butcher Shop

As Memorial Day approaches this weekend, we reflect on those who died for our country's hard-won freedom. That is what the holiday is about, first and foremost. A nice complement to this most revered day is a gathering with friends and family to share memories of loved ones who have served, enjoy the beautiful weather and eat great food. The Butcher Shop is proud to honor all who have fallen in battle, an honor marked by Memorial Day this weekend. It also marks the start of family barbecues for the summer, so head on over to get something for the...
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What are you grilling?

With spring here in all its glory and summer not far behind, it's time to prep your grill for the upcoming barbecue season. If you're like most people, you love to barbecue in the warm weather for friends and family thanks to the grilled, slightly smoky flavor it lends to any meat: chicken, ribs, steak, burgers, hot dogs and anything else you can throw on there. You can even grill up veggies of your choice, from zucchini to corn on the cob. Get creative this summer with your barbecue style, and become the grilling chef of the neighborhood that everyone...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.

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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...
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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!  
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