You’re busy, which is why we’ve found three meatball recipes that will surely dazzle your guests, and save you time. Make your meatballs from scratch, or simplify matters by cooking with one of Spragg’s three frozen meatball flavours. Choose from Bacon N Beef, Bacon Wrapped or Italian! Trust us, your guests will keep coming back for more.
Why We Love Hunting Season In Alberta
Ah, hunting season. There’s something primal and special about gearing up and heading into the wild to hunt down the ultimate free range meat: wild game. There are a million reasons to love hunting season. Here in Alberta, we are privileged to enjoy a truly marvelous hunting season. Why? Read our latest blog to learn about the reasons why we love hunting season in Alberta.
3 Delectable Wild Game Recipes
If you’re a hunter, or have a hunter in your family, every year during hunting season your freezer probably gets filled with loads of delicious game meat. Or perhaps after a day of hunting, you want to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labours. When it comes to cooking wild game, there are a few classic recipes every cook should know.
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So, you’re a hunter! If you enjoy the chase, the hunt and making the kill, but aren’t sure what to do next to make the most of the tasty game meat you’ve scored, you’ve come to the right place. Spragg’s is here to help hunters. Read our latest blog post to find out what to do once you have your game meat in hand.
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3 Bacon Cookie Recipes You Need to Try
Bacon and cookies are a match made in heaven. If you’re dubious about the idea, think about what happens when maple syrup dribbles off of a pancake or waffle and onto your bacon. Sweet and salty with a bit of crunch, and if you’re like us, this description probably has your mouth watering and mind scheming about how you’re going to get that fix. Delicious! Cookies and bacon have a similar effect. Here are three to try.
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Pork for Dessert? Yes, Please! Learn About This Surprising Trend
Ham and bacon are known for their smoky, sweet, but salty flavour. They’re delicious, and we love them! And they’re part of a new trend. Rather than planning to fry up some bacon in the morning or pack a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch, get ready to use these items for (drumroll) dessert. Yes, that’s right, dessert!
Octoberfest Traditions
Mention Octoberfest and everyone thinks beer. And with good reason since beer is an integral part of this festival. A traditional German event grown global, Octoberfest celebrations can now be found around the world every year around October. The watered down versions focus mainly on beer, but there’s more to it than that. If you’re looking to celebrate an authentic Octoberfest, consider some of the other elements featured at the festival.
Pork for a Feast: Recipes That Must Have a Place on Your Thanksgiving Table
Although turkey usually steals the spotlight on Thanksgiving, there are many delicious side dishes and appetizers including pork products that will make your dinner feel like a true feast. Some even go all out and enjoy a pork roast for Thanksgiving as an alternative to the traditional bird. We love pork on Thanksgiving. Try one of these delicious recipes for a truly spectacular feast.
How to Ensure Your Thanksgiving Dinner Goes Off Without a Hitch
Thanksgiving is coming up soon, so it’s time to start making plans. If you’re hosting this important holiday meal, you may feel overwhelmed with the task. After all, this holiday is all about the food, even more so than other holidays. But, with some planning and consideration, you can pull off your Thanksgiving dinner without a hitch. Here are our best tips.
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Pork with a Seasonal Twist: 3 Delicious Fall Recipes
The weather’s starting to cool and the idea of turning on the oven or stirring a pot over the stove becomes welcome once again. It’s time to start enjoying all of those fall flavours: buttery pumpkin, tart apples, and of course, pork. Get yourself in the fall mood by trying one of our favourite fall recipes featuring pork.
Enjoy the fall flavours of pumpkin and maple combined in a tangy delicious sandwich filler. It will warm your home, heart, and stomach. Make a large batch and enjoy leftovers all week.
This recipe is fit for a feast. Tasty herbs combined with aromatic mustard and the sweet and sour flavour of apple cider vinegar pack a punch of delicious fall taste. You can serve this dish on its own or paired with a crusty artisanal bread.
Enjoy one of Spragg’s many choices of sausage in this hearty fall meal that’s ready in a flash. This is a great meal option for busy weeknights when you crave a filling, satisfying dinner. Use kale or spinach depending on what’s available for a delicious fall-themed meal.
Get all the pork you need for these recipes at a Spragg’s Meat Shop location near you. Our local, free-range pork is the secret ingredient that will make any recipe a success. Enjoy a fall recipe featuring pork today!
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About Spragg’s Meat Shop Spragg’s Meat Shop is a family-owned and operated business located in Rosemary, Alberta. Greg and Bonnie Spragg raise hogs, process, and market their pork products direct to Albertan consumers. Spragg’s works hard to produce the best pork for Albertans, from the day the pigs are born, to the day the pork chops are cut, bacon is smoked, and the roast is marinated. The Spragg family hopes that you get as much enjoyment eating their pork as they do getting it to your table.
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What Free Range Pork Means to Spragg’s Meat Shop
Here at Spragg’s Meat Shop, we are committed to providing high quality pork to all of our customers. Part of that promise means that we take care of our pork from the time it comes to our farm as piglets to the time we butcher the meat. In order to care for the pigs, we operate using the free range concept. Many farms may produce free range pork but here’s what it means to us:
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Visit Spragg’s Meat Shop at the Calgary Co-op Pop-Up Farmers Markets
We’re happy to announce that Spragg's Meat Shop will be participating in this summer’s Calgary Co-op Pop-Up Farmers Markets! This beautiful celebration of farmers and their products provides a treat for the whole family. At Calgary Co-op stores across the city, a farmers market will be set up several afternoons a week from 3-7pm. These markets are an opportunity to meet the local producers, and a chance for you to buy the products straight from the source.
How to Make Fool Proof Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs
Ribs are a delicacy that most people relish taking a bite of whenever available. However, it is interesting that we never actually prepare them that often owing to the misconception that ribs are difficult to prepare. Surprisingly, preparing delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs doesn’t require a lot of effort! All you need is a hot oven and the patience to wait the time it takes to get excellent results. This simple recipe is favourable for anyone. With that said, let’s get started.