During the summer, it’s too hot to cook anything indoors, so like many of you, we cook everything on the grill outside all summer long! And in our household, we are big fans of smoking meat, whether in a smoker, in a Traeger or even smoked on the barbecue
Happy Easter! Along with the hunt for colourful eggs and some beautiful spring tulips, the most important accessory for a perfect Easter celebration? A beautiful, glazed ham!
With only three simple ingredients, this balsamic Dijon glaze just might become your new favourite Easter Dinner! The key to this recipe is using high-quality ingredients. We recommend an 18-year aged balsamic, a good Dijon (try the Brassica brand sold at our Calgary meat shop, or pick up something local at the Calgary Farmer’s Market) and fresh brown sugar (none of that stale, left-in-your-pantry-for-months brown sugar).
At Spragg’s Meat Shop, we love pork! We love farming pork, selling it to local Albertan families like our own, and we especially love eating pork!
We’ve asked your favourite butchers and farmers working behind the scenes at Spragg’s Meat Shop what our favourite tips are for cooking Spragg’s pork, and this is what we had to say:
No matter how you like to prepare your pork, it’s crucial that you cook this versatile, lean meat properly. We’ve all ruined a dish or two while experimenting in the kitchen, but why keep yourself from enjoying a savoury pork dish any longer? Read on for our top 5 tips for cooking perfect pork, every time.
Clearly, we welcome pork at any meal, and during every course. Why should Christmas be any different? A holiday dinner is your chance to shine as a home cook and pull out all the tricks! If you’re hungry for the holidays and looking to cook up a masterpiece, read on. This festive three-course meal featuring pork brings out the joy of holiday cooking and is sure to wow your friends and family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9675 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2J 0P6
P: 403.255.1232
E: calgarystore@spraggsmeatshop.com
438 Centre St
Rosemary, AB, T0J 2W0
P: 403.378.3800
E: meatshop@spraggsmeatshop.com
