Turkey Alternatives for the Holidays

For holiday and winter meals, no other food comes to mind more prominently than a large roast turkey, but a turkey meal doesn’t satisfy every appetite. Whether you want to experiment during the holidays, diversify your palette, or if you are facing dietary restrictions, look to the options below for alternatives to turkey meals.

Turkey Alternatives

• Pork Roast Experiment with marinades and glazes or use classic seasonal additions like apples and cinnamon to enhance the flavors of the meat and to keep the feel of a Thanksgiving feast. For those unfamiliar with preparing pork roast, visit this great guide.
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  Beef Stew Nothing says hearty and soulful like a comforting bowl of beef stew. Make this classic recipe, and you will be reminiscing for childhood nights of piping hot beef stew. Serve to your big group, and this meal will be a hit.
• Beef Wellington This English classic is sure to impress and satisfy your guests over the holidays. It’s easier to make than it looks and will add some wonderful variety to your meal. Try this recipe from Gordon Ramsey.
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  Roast Ham Classic, delicious, and perfect for holiday gatherings, a roast ham just needs someone with some finesse and flair to carve this Christmas classic. Experiment with this Honey-Bourbon Glazed Ham or this Cranberry Glazed Roast Ham.
• Pasta Dishes Try an alfredo pasta dish with with chicken or fresh sausage with your favorite marinara dish. Grand Champion Meats meatballs also make a great addition to classic spaghetti recipes.

Whether you are sticking to the classic turkey or you are looking to branch out with a different main dish, Grand Champion Meats offers the freshest, best tasting meat options. Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions on your holiday meals. Let’s be honest, your cooking reputation is on the line!

Bacon Delivered to Your Front Door!

Did you know that you can have bacon delivered right to your front door? If you want we can pinch you because you are not dreaming! With Bacon Scouts, you can order from a variety of bacon flavors and other delicious meat choices from Grand Champion Meats!

We all know life gets busy, so being able to order food over the Internet can be a game changer! By using this delivery service, you will be able to comfortably order some of your favorite meats from your smartphone in the palm of your hands or on your laptop.

You’re probably wondering, “How could this system get any better?” Well, right now if you buy 2 lbs or more of bacon from Grand Champion Meats' Foley location, your order will receive FREE SHIPPING!

If you are unfamiliar with Bacon Scouts, you simply must check it out! Live in Chicago? They’ll get you your Bacon. On vacation in Wisconsin? They’ll send meat snack sticks right to you! They will provide you the convenience of delivered meat no matter where you live in the United States! Also, you can filter your search to meet your desired requirements so you can find the right flavor, spiciness, or smokiness in your custom order!

From bacon cheddar swiss brats to thick cut hickory smoked bacon, we assure you that you will be satisfied with your order! Just think of how much better your bacon will taste when your order comes right to your door. And remember, 2 lbs of Bacon will taste even better when you realize didn’t have to pay extra for shipping!

Grand Champion Meats Maintain Champion Status

We are proud to share the news; for the second consecutive year, Grand Champion Meats
been announced as the recipients of the Grand Champion award! The award was given out at
the 75th Annual Minnesota Meat Processors Convention put on by the Minnesota Association of
Meat Processors (MAMP) that was held in St. Cloud March 13-14th. The MAMP is a network of
Minnesota companies with an interest in the meat industry. The MAMP network is “designed to
aid in new technology development, further education, and maintain viability of the meat industry as a whole."

Grand Champion Meats has won the Reserve Grand Champion 2015 award for Uncooked
Fresh Pork Sausage Item and for Cooked Summer Sausage. The 2015 Grand Champion award
was for our Wieners and Cooked Non-Fermented Summer Sausage.

Another proud award recipient is our very own Teri Jo Parker! Teri has captured the gold for the
second year in a row by placing 1st for the Innovative Pork award. This award is judged upon its
appearance, edibility/flavor, and creativity/marketability. Teri did excellent in all three areas and
we are delighted and take great pride in our employees like Teri.

Additionally, our Crosslake location is now open for the season and is ready to serve you! Stop
by for the same award winning flavors. While you’re at it, grab yourself some free samples!
Crosslake is currently open Thursday through Sunday, however, beginning May 11, 2015 the
store will be open seven days a week! So be ready to fire up the grills and let the smell of fresh
cooked beef fill the air!

For more information, visit our website at http://grandchampionmeats.com/.

Let us Process your Wild Game

With hunting season in full swing, there are certainly many deer to be processed.

And, if you bring your wild game to Grand Champion Meats, you’re guaranteed to leave with the best tasting meat around!

Grand Champion Meats has a wide range of meat processing services, and offers wild game processing year round. We’ll process your order as quickly as possible, but our first concern is to create high-quality meat. We will call you when your order is ready.

Our Crosslake location may be closed for the season, but our Grand Champion Meats-Foley location is still open for business year round! Looking to process your wild game? We are not able to accept whole deer and trim in Crosslake at this time. Just bring your game to our Grand Champion Meats-Foley location, and we will arrange for free delivery back to Crosslake once your order is finished. Follow this link to see all of our services and pricing: http://ow.ly/FePlM

Call us for more details: 320-968-7267

At the time of drop off you must leave your cutting instructions and notify us if you would like the antlers and/or hide. We keep the hide as part of the processing. If you would like your hide back, there’s an extra charge of $10.

Remember:

• All wild game must be tagged and registered. Trimmings must be clean and must have tag numbers.
• As always, we like to remind hunters to follow safe food handling practices with your meat. We will not accept any wild game carcasses or trim that appears to be mishandled or unsanitary. Do not use garbage bags.
• We reserve the right to dispose of any game that is spoiled – owner will be notified first.
• All your chops, steaks and roasts are cut boneless. All cuts are wrapped in paper.
• All sausages are made 1/2 wild game, 1/2 lean pork. Sticks, summer and bulk fresh sausage are 2/3 wild game, 1/3 lean pork. Prices include the pork added. If you would like beef added instead, the price increases $.50 per lb.
• All prices listed are charged on the weight of the wild game and added pork before smoking, not the finished weight.
• If you change your order after your initial order is put in, we do our best to see that the change gets made, but we do not guarantee it will happen.
• We are happy to make any special orders after Jan. 15th. Special orders require a minimum order of 25 lbs.

If you are the type of person that likes to do it yourself, we have everything you need to create the best tasting results including:

• Beef Trimmings
• Pork Trimmings
• Tallow
• Seasonings
• Hi-Temp Cheese
• Swiss
• Mozzarella
• Hot Pepper
• Bleu Cheese
• Cheddar
• Casings
• Wrapping paper, tape and tape dispensers
• Hamburger bags and food grade bags
• Knives, steels, hand-saws and saw blades
• FREE expert advice

Please keep in mind that we will be grinding, seasoning and mixing every Saturday from 8:00am till noon, beginning November 8th through January. Please call ahead to reserve a time and order the trimmings, seasonings, and/or supplies you will need.

Have you had your wild game processed at Grand Champion Meats before? Comment below about your experience!

Grand Champion Meats: Best in Central Minnesota

Nominations were made, the ballots are in and the winner has been chosen. On October 4th, a Times Media contest and local voters declared Grand Champion Meats the best in Central Minnesota in the category of brats/sausage! Nominated and chosen by the public, we are honored to have won this category.

Here are the total number of votes from our category:

• Grand Champion Meats: 1,662
• St. Joseph Meat Market: 1,572
• Manea’s Meats: 845

It’s because of our amazing customers that we won this award - so as a big thank you, we have been giving away packages of our award-winning brats throughout the month of October. So far, we’ve had seven lucky winners of krautwursts, beer and apple brats - but don’t worry, you have one more chance to win!

To quickly enter, visit our Facebook page and “like” this photo and share for your chance to win our award-winning brats. It’s really that easy! This week we are giving away a seasonal favorite, our pumpkin pie spiced fresh brats.

We value our customers and appreciate your kind reviews. Recently, Rick Conklin commented, “I have lived in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and spent many trips in between all of them trying brats and sausages from coast to coast. One thing for sure, and it’s something I can swear to, Grand Champion sausages are by far, the BEST I have ever had ANYWHERE in the country!”

If you haven’t already, make sure to stop by and try your favorite pumpkin product before the season is done! They’ll make the perfect additional to your Halloween festivities.

• Pumpkin Spiced Fresh Brats
• Pumpkin Spiced Bacon
• Pumpkin Spice Mousse

For more product information, visit our website.

Grand Champion Meats: Your Party Headquarters

Whether it be a birthday party, tailgating party, graduation, family reunion, or any other social gathering, Grand Champion Meats is here to help you plan a successful celebration!

Parties are full of friends, family, fun games, laughter, and, of course, food.  And, Grand Champion Meat’s award-winning products will go the distance to make your bash a hit! We have many delicious products that will keep you coming back for more.

Choose anything from:

• Deli Meats
• Deli Cheeses
• Fresh Baked Hamburger, Hot Dog, Brat, or Dollar Buns available in White or Wheat.
• Potato Salad, Coleslaw, and Baked Beans
• Seasoned Boneless Beef Roast, Seasoned Boneless Pork Roast
• Hamburger Patties
• Shredded Pork, Chicken or Beef with Sauce
• Grand Champion Boneless Ham, Cooked Beef Roast
• Meat and Cheese Party Platters and Trays
• Polish, Bratwurst, Wieners and much more!

Let us know if you would like us to help make your party a hit!

For more details and pricing click here, or call ahead to place your order at: (320)968-7267

The Benefits of Eating Meat

Beef. Chicken. Salmon. Turkey. Yep, there are tons of great-tasting and nutritious meats to add to the dinner plate.

Now, we all know that good health involves a balanced diet - including protein. And, meat is definitely the best way to get that protein!

That’s not to say all meats are created equal. When prepared improperly, undercooked, or overly processed, some meats can be unhealthy. But, when you do it right, eating meat adds a great deal to your overall health.

With that said, here are some great reasons to make meat part of your daily diet

It’s nutritious. Meat is loaded with things your body needs, including vitamins D, B1, B2, B6, B12 and niacin, as well as minerals iron, zinc, selenium and more. Many of these essential nutrients just can’t be retained from a diet of fruits, veggies and carbs. For a more in depth look into what vitamins, minerals and proteins can be found in each type of meat, refer to this chart.

It’s the ultimate protein factory. As previously mentioned, the amino acids known as Protein serve as major building blocks for our muscles and other bodily tissues. Most athletes and coaches agree that with a more active lifestyle, you’re definitely going to need to fortify your body with ample amounts of protein.

It’s delicious. Let’s get serious here. Can you imagine breakfast without sausage or bacon? A football game without a burger or brat? A fancy dinner without steak or salmon? In our opinion, meat makes the meal!

It’s not deserving of a bad rap. It is true that vegans and vegetarians tend to have better health than most, but that fact is born of lots of reasons  - many having nothing to do with their lack of meat consumption. For one, vegetarians tend to be more health conscious overall. Most of the food they buy is unprocessed and organic, and many of them are more likely to exercise regularly. They’re also less likely to smoke or invite harmful chemicals into their bodies. Carnivores - take a note. It’s been proven that people who eat meat and also live a healthy lifestyle are just as healthy as people who don’t.

At Grand Champion Meats, you will find the freshest cuts of beef and pork, as well as a wide variety of sausages, smoked products, chicken and seafood. We work hard to provide you with the best quality meat that will not only be healthy for you and your family, but taste just as good!