Creating the Perfect Valentine's Dinner

Cooking a meal at home can be a much more romantic and more meaningful way of showing how much you care for your partner. With some help from Grand Champion Meats, your home cooked meal can be just as indulgent and delectable as a meal you would get at a fancy restaurant. In addition to creating a personal and private meal at home, you get to avoid an overcrowded and bustling restaurant. Let us help you create the perfect dinner for Valentine’s Day.

Create a Romantic Atmosphere

Every romantic and memorable dinner needs to have a little ambiance. To set the mood, fill the room with romantic lighting. Set the dimmer, string twinkling lights on the banister, set candles at the dinner table, or set the fireplace to a low roar. Another way to set a relaxing tone for the evening is to engage in a small wine tasting or indulge in a new cocktail before dinner. If you are feeling especially ambitious, create a cheese board to go with pre-dinner cocktails.

And, of course, what is a classic Valentine’s Dinner without some romantic music. Create a playlist of classic love songs or travel down memory lane with your favorite songs to set the atmosphere.

Making a Delicious and Delectable Menu

Preparing a meal at home doesn’t have to be an arduous, all-day affair. Grand Champion Meats offers an array of high-quality fresh-cut meats to help enhance any recipe including a selection of top-notch cuts of steak ranging from ribeye, porterhouse, chuck eye, T-bone, New York strip, and sirloin. It is possible to cook the perfect steak indoors without firing up the grill.

Grand Champion Meats also offers delicious seafood selections including lobster tails, scallops, shrimp, and fish fillets that can enhance Surf-and-Turf recipes or that can stand alone as a seafood dish.

Try our “For My Valentine Surf n Turf”!

Once dinner is gone, finish the night with some dessert and post-dinner drinks in front of the fire. Have a second part of the evening planned with a movie marathon. If you are feeling ambitious, bundle up and walk off your indulgent dinner in the moonlit snow.

To see the entire selection of available products, visit the Grand Champion Meats selection list. However you chose to celebrate your Valentine’s Day evening, be sure to relax and celebrate with your loved one!

Super Bowl Appetizers

The Super Bowl - it may as well be an official American Holiday! It’s debatably the biggest appetizer day of the year and, let’s be honest, you don’t want to end up with the worst appetizer at the party.

Finding something to bring can be tough, but we are here to help you out. Meat and cheese trays are always a great go-to when it comes to appetizers. A meat tray from Grand Champion Meats is filled with our assortment of award-winning meats and the finest cheeses arranged on a platter. We have small and large sizes depending on how many people you are serving.

Find a new beef or chicken dip recipe you’d like to try out? We have beef and chicken packages that work great when making your new top-secret recipe. If you need some ideas, Check out our Pinterest board for recipes like Bacon Cheeseburger Queso, Double meat dip, Reuben dip, and bacon-wrapped potato bites - when all else fails, wrap it in quality bacon.  

Really want to impress your friends and family? Cook up a Turkey or Ham for the big game ahead of time. Cut it into thin slices and serve with fresh bread, cheese, and an assortment of great sauces for the perfect halftime sandwich. We have tons of fresh choices such as boneless ham, smoked turkey, and fresh turkey. Just give Grand Champion Meats a call to reserve yours.

These are just a few options from Grand Champion Meats. Check out our website for more delicious holiday options, gift boxes, gift cards and more. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for tons of deals and specials.

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.