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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...
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!
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...