Barney’s Meats – Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin
Eager to pick up some delicious bacon for another family gathering, on a blustery autumn day I strolled in with my family in tow to a quaint little meat market and grocery store in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin.
Look’s Meat Market – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is steeped in a rich history in agriculture and the meat packing industry. Around the turn of the 20th Century, Sioux Falls economy relied heavily on the Sioux Falls Stockyards and the John Morrell meat packing plant. As these businesses worked hard to move the wheels of commerce and feed the world, a…
Dehmer’s Meat Market – St. Michael, Minnesota
My latest travels took me north on I-94 out of the Twin Cities to St. Michael, MN and Dehmer’s Meats. Conveniently located between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, MN, Dehmer’s has been serving the St. Michael’s community since 1928. Dehmer’s is a family owned market offering fresh-cut meats, custom-made bacon and sausage, Boars Head deli meats, deer…
Salmon’s Meat Products Inc. – Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Nestled along Highway 54 as you head into downtown Luxemburg, Wisconsin (home of the only stoplight in Kewaunee County) is Salmon’s Meat Products Inc. Salmon’s processes and sells great meats. My wife’s grandmother worked for a meat processing company, but would often go to Salmon’s for their hot dogs because she liked them so much….
K&R Meats – Mora, Minnesota
My first introduction to K & R Meats was over 8 years ago during a Minnesota Cattleman’s Farm Tour hosted by the Snake River Cattlemen’s Club out of Mora, MN. We toured their facilities north of Mora on Hwy 65 where they slaughter and butcher livestock for local producers. We didn’t get to see any…
John Drummond’s Butcher Shop – Muskegon, Michigan
Family reunions are great reasons to buy some bacon and brats to cook for guests which is what brings us to John Drummond’s Butcher Shop in Muskegon, Michigan for this Scouting Report.
Benny’s Meat Market – Hutchinson, Minnesota
A vacation prompted a detour through Hutchinson, Minnesota for a stop at Benny’s Meat Market at 221 Main Street South. Benny’s is under new ownership and undergoing a name change; it was formerly Lang’s Old Fashioned Meat Market, “Cut the way it used to be.” Walking in to Benny’s it was clear that it is a…
Just Good Meat – Omaha, Nebraska
If you are like most people when you’re traveling and need to find information, you Google it! For now that may be your quickest option when looking for the next meat market boasting the best smoked bacon in the land. Luckily, Bacon Scouts is setting out to change that. My next stop in the quest for…
Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe – Rio, Wisconsin
Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe is a special treat to the meat and bacon lover. Tucked away just miles from the interstate, Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe is more than just sausage. Heck, it’s even more than just meats! Walking into the store feels a bit like walking into a small town supermarket with aisles of ice cream, chips,…
RJ’s Meats & Groceries – Hudson, Wisconsin
RJ’s Meats & Groceries is a meat market of a bygone era. When entering the shop, customers are greeted by bright white halogen lights and a meticulously kept meat case. The smell of fresh, sweet smoke permeates all the corners of this market. What drew me to RJ’s was an advertisement in the St. Patrick’s…
