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Christmas is coming! Before you know it we will be gathering to exchange gifts, share meals and celebrate Christmas! Make sure your loved ones stocking is stuffed to the brim with goodies that they will actually use this year. Instead of him opening another tin of carmex lip balm that you know he won't use get him the Walton's Ultimate Steak & Roast Rub, or help him get ALL of the sausage out of his stuffer with the Walton's Stuffer Flusher Eggs! Trust us, the hunter or processor in …

You've spent all the time, money and effort to harvest your Deer, Elk, or other wild game, don't fumble at the goal line and end up with subpar meat by making mistakes when processing your meat! Whether you’re grinding, stuffing, or smoking, the way you handle your meat after the hunt makes all the difference in the final flavor and texture. To help you get the best results, we’ve put together 5 simple meat hacks that’ll take your sausage, snack sticks, and jerky to th …

Looking for the perfect gift for the hunter or meat processing enthusiast in your life, but have no idea where to start? Well, Walton's has you covered with our 10 favorite gifts for you to make someones Christmas a very Merry one! Whether they are just getting into it, or are experienced and just looking for that last piece of equipment to complete their sausage or jerky making set, we've got options for you!   Looking for the perfect gift for the hunter or meat processing enthusi …

For beginners, Sausage Making can be a very intimidating process. You have to break down a whole muscle cut, then mix in the seasoning and additives correctly, stuff it into a sausage casing and then cook it, all without making any fatal mistakes. Here is a list of the top 10 mistakes most beginners make when attempting to make any type of sausage. If you can avoid these mistakes you will quickly learn that making a basic fresh sausage is easy, and a cured sausage, like a snack stick, is on …

Did you know many of our favorite deli meats like salami, prosciutto, and capocollo are never cooked? Instead, they’re dry-cured, an ancient preservation method that’s still trusted today. The safety comes not from heat, but from lowering the meat’s pH and carefully controlling temperature and humidity while it dries. The result? A product that’s safe, flavorful, and delicious.   Did you know many of our favorite deli meats like salami, prosciutto …