I always think this should be Best __________ Near the Twin Cities or Southern MN instead of Minnesota. Occasionally someone ventures near Highway 2 for one of these categories, but not too often. F&D in Virginia, Eveleth IGA, Zup's in Cook & Ely, Fraboni's in Hibbing, and Fred's in Goodland all are top notch.
Chan Zuber - 10 years ago
Selecting the best sausage maker is impossible since everyone has a personal taste preference. All of the those plants produce top quality products. What tastes good to someone may have a off flavor to another. A plant must produce a consistent product, you do not want to buy from a plant whose sausage has a different flavor each week.
Tom - 10 years ago
I have gone after sausage ever since I was 18 and in Germany the first time. My favorite didn't even make the list. It is a Hmong sausage that is sold at Shuang Hur Market on University. I can't tell you the name of it but only know it by sight. About 15" long and an inch or so in diameter. Great flavor and just enough zing to get your attention. Fantastic for breakfast or eating with a good sauerkraut.
Colleen Banghart - 10 years ago
That is for Mackenthuns !
Colleen Banghart - 10 years ago
The best sausage ever!!! You also have to try the Jerky's and the bacon everything is super good!!
Peggy Stern - 10 years ago
Local meat markets are the best. We are lucky to have a few choices, but still have to drive a distance to get the good stuff.
Schmidt's Meat Market in Nicollet, MN...German Beer Brand Summer Sausage...507-232-3438
George's City Meat & Sausage Shop in Nicollet, MN...bacon and ring sausage...507-232-3502
Ryker's Locker Meats in Jeffers, MN...bacon and summer sausage...507-628-4200
Vesta Processing & Meat Services in Vesta, MN...Wanda ring sausage (heat and serve)...507-762-3303
Roeser's Meats in rural Watkins, MN...Roeser's sausage (heat and serve)...320-764-6063
You'd really have to have a taste test of all options. I've only tasted one from the list provided in the vote.
Laurie menke - 10 years ago
Clearly no one has been to Pierz, MN. Theilen's Meats has the best sausage and bacon! Amy Klobechar serves it at her office in DC for visitors. Martha Stewart has ordered their bacon. Check it out if you are in the area!
Karl Lisowski - 10 years ago
Schmidts is actually about the best in southern MN,...but if you truly want the very best you have to travel to the Iron Range,...to Virginia MN to F and D meats. Try their Porketta sausage :)
Olive and Vernon Hupf - 10 years ago
Greg's meats has received many, many ribbons both at State Fair and National. Their meat is the best meat all the way around. A wonderful family business and wonderful and kind clerks. I know that does not make the meat better, but their meat is so good. His place is packed with people from all around. OUR VOTE IS FOR GREG'S!!! Best in the USA!!!!
Deb - 10 years ago
Schmidt's all the way. Grew up with Schmidt's, and still travel 2 1/2 hours to buy the sausage. It also goes to Alaska too they enjoy it just as well.
Deb - 10 years ago
Schmidt's all the way. Grow up with Schmidt's still travel to buy the sausage. It also goes to Alaska they enjoy it there just as well.
Dean Jahnz - 10 years ago
I wonder how many voters have sampled the products from all 5 nominees? I haven't, so how can I be objective? I have sampled from McDonald's Meats and it doesn't match the superb sausages from Greg's Meats in Hampton. I wonder if population density in the area served by these businesses may influence the voting at least as much (or more) than the product quality.
Now, please excuse me while I go to the fridge for some of Greg's BREAKFAST DELIGHT summer sausage...Mmmmm :::drool:::
Karolyn Boucher - 10 years ago
Without a doubt, the sausage at McDonald's Meats is superb!!! But then again. . . so is everything else they sell. Great meats with small town atmosphere and great customer service. Could not be any better.
Jerry Kappa - 10 years ago
McDonalds meats in Clear Lake has the best Sausage and the beef sticks and jerky are just as good as home made. They have the best price on fresh brisket for smoking and oven roasting. Dee-Lish!!!!
meghan karpen - 10 years ago
Gregs meats all the way!!!!!
Jan. Hundeby - 10 years ago
the meat mkt. in Nicollet Mn. Is so special, we order several times a year...we live in Ca.and can't miss a Holiday, special event. or just having any of their specialty items in our freezer. Thank you
Nate Schaefer - 10 years ago
Schmidt's in Nicollet is by far the best. But Mackenthuns in St. Boni and McDonalds Meats in Clear Lake are both really good too, but both came in second for me.
The reason I say Schmidt's over anybody else though, is the way that they take care of your wild game that you bring in. NOBODY does it better than them.
Julie Meyer - 10 years ago
Greg's Meats has the best by far. Wow, you just have to try his award winning sausage!
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I always think this should be Best __________ Near the Twin Cities or Southern MN instead of Minnesota. Occasionally someone ventures near Highway 2 for one of these categories, but not too often. F&D in Virginia, Eveleth IGA, Zup's in Cook & Ely, Fraboni's in Hibbing, and Fred's in Goodland all are top notch.
Selecting the best sausage maker is impossible since everyone has a personal taste preference. All of the those plants produce top quality products. What tastes good to someone may have a off flavor to another. A plant must produce a consistent product, you do not want to buy from a plant whose sausage has a different flavor each week.
I have gone after sausage ever since I was 18 and in Germany the first time. My favorite didn't even make the list. It is a Hmong sausage that is sold at Shuang Hur Market on University. I can't tell you the name of it but only know it by sight. About 15" long and an inch or so in diameter. Great flavor and just enough zing to get your attention. Fantastic for breakfast or eating with a good sauerkraut.
That is for Mackenthuns !
The best sausage ever!!! You also have to try the Jerky's and the bacon everything is super good!!
Local meat markets are the best. We are lucky to have a few choices, but still have to drive a distance to get the good stuff.
Schmidt's Meat Market in Nicollet, MN...German Beer Brand Summer Sausage...507-232-3438
George's City Meat & Sausage Shop in Nicollet, MN...bacon and ring sausage...507-232-3502
Ryker's Locker Meats in Jeffers, MN...bacon and summer sausage...507-628-4200
Vesta Processing & Meat Services in Vesta, MN...Wanda ring sausage (heat and serve)...507-762-3303
Roeser's Meats in rural Watkins, MN...Roeser's sausage (heat and serve)...320-764-6063
You'd really have to have a taste test of all options. I've only tasted one from the list provided in the vote.
Clearly no one has been to Pierz, MN. Theilen's Meats has the best sausage and bacon! Amy Klobechar serves it at her office in DC for visitors. Martha Stewart has ordered their bacon. Check it out if you are in the area!
Schmidts is actually about the best in southern MN,...but if you truly want the very best you have to travel to the Iron Range,...to Virginia MN to F and D meats. Try their Porketta sausage :)
Greg's meats has received many, many ribbons both at State Fair and National. Their meat is the best meat all the way around. A wonderful family business and wonderful and kind clerks. I know that does not make the meat better, but their meat is so good. His place is packed with people from all around. OUR VOTE IS FOR GREG'S!!! Best in the USA!!!!
Schmidt's all the way. Grew up with Schmidt's, and still travel 2 1/2 hours to buy the sausage. It also goes to Alaska too they enjoy it just as well.
Schmidt's all the way. Grow up with Schmidt's still travel to buy the sausage. It also goes to Alaska they enjoy it there just as well.
I wonder how many voters have sampled the products from all 5 nominees? I haven't, so how can I be objective? I have sampled from McDonald's Meats and it doesn't match the superb sausages from Greg's Meats in Hampton. I wonder if population density in the area served by these businesses may influence the voting at least as much (or more) than the product quality.
Now, please excuse me while I go to the fridge for some of Greg's BREAKFAST DELIGHT summer sausage...Mmmmm :::drool:::
Without a doubt, the sausage at McDonald's Meats is superb!!! But then again. . . so is everything else they sell. Great meats with small town atmosphere and great customer service. Could not be any better.
McDonalds meats in Clear Lake has the best Sausage and the beef sticks and jerky are just as good as home made. They have the best price on fresh brisket for smoking and oven roasting. Dee-Lish!!!!
Gregs meats all the way!!!!!
the meat mkt. in Nicollet Mn. Is so special, we order several times a year...we live in Ca.and can't miss a Holiday, special event. or just having any of their specialty items in our freezer. Thank you
Schmidt's in Nicollet is by far the best. But Mackenthuns in St. Boni and McDonalds Meats in Clear Lake are both really good too, but both came in second for me.
The reason I say Schmidt's over anybody else though, is the way that they take care of your wild game that you bring in. NOBODY does it better than them.
Greg's Meats has the best by far. Wow, you just have to try his award winning sausage!