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On August 19th, Walton’s will host its 2nd annual BratFest, an Air Capital Flyers Special Olympics Kansas Program fundraiser. This program aims for all persons with intellectual disabilities to have a chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities. The Special Olympic athletes are men, women, boys, and girls with mental disabilities, but they are like any other athlete. They train and compete. They learn to win and lose. They strive t …

The first thing you might want to do is to trim off the fat cap; since we are grinding this and then extruding it, this is not 100% necessary and is just a personal preference. Grind your meat twice, first through a 3/8 plate and then through a 1/8 inch plate. You can also use already ground beef purchased from a store if you don’t have a grinder. Cut the meat into small pieces for the smaller #8 grinder. Make sure your plates and knives are sharp and well-oiled to reduce stress on both …

In this blog, we’ll talk about how you can make juicer meat products at home. You will learn what carrot fiber is and how phosphates are used in meats. We’ve all taken a bite out of a meat snack, a piece of chicken, or other meat, and the meat has been dry and unappetizing. If you want to try and avoid a dry meat product, you can do a couple of things to tweak your process and include additives to help increase the water holding capacity and help us make a juicier final produc …

Smoking meat or fish is an art form that requires patience, skill, and the right equipment. One of the key factors in achieving a successful smoke is maintaining a consistent temperature and humidity level inside the smoker. While there are various methods for adding humidity to a smoker, using a humidity towel is a simple and effective solution. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of humidity in the smoking process and why a Walton's Smoker Soaker is the best option for achieving the …

Walton’s 11 lb Sausage Stuffer is our #1 selling hand crank sausage stuffer. It is a high-quality stainless steel sausage stuffer with 4 different-sized stuffing tubes. Its high and low speeds allow for quick filling and easy stuffing. Its full stainless steel construction allows for easy cleaning and years of service. Its perfect for home meat processors and sausage and jerky makers, but also a great machine for small batch production. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS = wind …