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Christmas is just around the corner, and we're here to let you know what we personally recommend for your holiday gifting. Each gift is not only a token of festive cheer but also a testament to Walton's reputation for delivering products that blend style, functionality, and joy, making them the perfect choice for creating memorable holiday moments.         For our product choice under $15 range, we recommend the Walton's Shaker Bundles. Coming in at just $14.99, this gift …

What Is Deer & Wild Game Rinse? This special blend of additives from Excalibur Seasoning is designed to protect and assist in limiting bacteria growth on your wild game before you can get your meat processed either at home or by your local butcher. It is used as a carcass spray, mixed at a ratio of 8 oz per 1 gallon of water. Simply mix and dissolve the additive in water and spray on the carcass both inside and outside, especially concentrating on the wound area.     You mig …

Get your meat cold before you start your grinder. We recommend low 30's. Cut the meat small enough to fit down your grinder throat, then throw them in the freezer. You will want your meat to be hard enough on the outside, that when you push, it won't move. Grind your meat first through a 3/8 plate that has been well oiled. Then you can put the meat back into your freezer for 20 minutes to make the 2nd grind even faster. Get your meat cold before you start your grinder. We recommend low 30 …

It is well-known that eating meat products can provide many health benefits and nutrients in our diets. However, we often shop at the grocery store and do not stop and look at what is in a meat product, what the fat ratio is, or what the proportions are. We simply grab an item off the shelf and go on our way. Making homemade sausage, jerky, snack sticks, summer sausage, hams, bacon, and so many other meat products can be done easily at home in a healthier process without sacrificing taste or …

The Iowa breaded pork tenderloin sandwich competition is an annual event that brings together some of the finest restaurants in the state. Each year, these companies compete to earn the title of the best sandwich.  Flavor Chips "Chicken on the Run" Breading was used by Cliff's Place, who placed 1st of 744 contestants. Cliff and Vicki Waterbury opened the restaurant in February of 1977 in Manning, Iowa, the winner of this years contest. The business now expects to sell 5-10 times the regu …