HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL THE WORKING MEN & WOMEN OUT THERE!
What is Labor Day?
According to history.com Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Back in the 1800’s the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks just to make a basic living. Children as young as 5 and 6 years old worked in some of the most dangerous places with poor working conditions such as mines, mills, and factories. It was ultimately mass protests as well as a strike by railroad employees in May of 1894 that led to congress passing an act making Labor Day a legal holiday a month later. President Grover Cleveland supported the act and signed it into law on June 28, 1894. There is of course a bit of irony to celebrating work by taking off work, but who are we to argue?
The End of Summer
While Memorial Day signifies the “official” beginning of summer Labor Day is usually associated with the end of summer. School is back in session in most areas, vacation trips are history, and it’s time to settle in for fall.
Last Chance for a Cookout?
Labor Day for many folks also signals the last party opportunity to have a cookout celebration with family and friends. At Halteman Meats we don’t agree with that sentiment! Any day of the year is a good time to gather with your loved ones. With today’s choice of pellet grills with WI-FI connectivity and precise temperature controls you don’t even need to be on the property the whole time you’re cooking, let alone be out in all kinds of weather hovering over your grill. See this article for the some of the best WI-FI pellet grills & smokers out there. While Traeger grills dominate the market, they are by no means the only option. Personally, I recommend a Yoder Smoker, one of the best built and most versatile on the market.
Try Halteman’s Own Sausage!
Sausage has gotten a bit of a bad rap in some places due to all the fillers and other junk some brands contain. Here at Halteman’s we NEVER use an ingredient as a filler. Each one is painstakingly chosen to bring out the best in our sausage, whether pork, turkey, or chicken. Our ingredients are fresh and we use no artificial preservatives. For instance, while it would be easier to use pre-ground sage we go to the bother of using actual sage leaves.
Time consuming? Sure. Better? Of course!
Our Sweet Pepper & Onion Grillers contain…you guessed it…fresh peppers & onions. Likewise, all of our other sausage ingredients are mixed in with care and ground in our cooler to prevent heat and humidity from adversely affecting the product.
Other Sausage Ingredients
We use only the best pork butts as the base for all of our Halteman’s Pork Sausage. With just the right ratio of fat to keep things juicy, you’ll be able to taste the difference! We use all natural pork casings to contain those juices inside your sausage rather than losing them to flareups on the grill of your choice.
Turkey and chicken sausage starts with fresh, boneless thighs, some of the leanest meat you can find on the market today. Looked upon as a heart healthy alternative, you won’t sacrifice genuinely GOOD flavor if you choose this option. We use only the best collagen casing for this sausage, so you know when you eat turkey you're ONLY eating turkey!
Skip over to our Halteman’s Sausage webpage and make your choice. Happy Labor Day, and Happy Grilling!
PLEASE NOTE: WE NEED YOUR LABOR DAY ORDER NO LATER THAN NOON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29th TO SHIP TO YOU IN A TIMELY MANNER
HAPPY LABOR DAY AND ENJOY YOUR SAUSAGE! 