Thursday, January 29, 2009

Super Bowl Reminder

Clock is running down. Crunch time. This is could be a make or break moment in your efforts to serve up the most memorable Super Bowl Party ever! You've got 30 varieties of chips, dips, various bread bowls and, for whatever reason, a light, leafy salad. But these items are merely sideline cheerleaders for the starting line up: Wings, Sausage, Brats, Tri-tips, Chicken and side platters from Butcher Boy.

So, huddle up. Make the call. March on down the field to Butcher Boy to pick up all your Super Bowl Sunday supplies and go in for the big win.

Let's go get 'em!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Butcher Boy Podcast #4: Sausage

The Best of the Wurst….

Growing up in a meat market ensured that Sunday breakfast included a big, juicy sausage next to the eggs and potatoes.
To this day it is hard to start my weekend without it. Unfortunately, I came to find out later in life that not everyone gets to enjoy the same experience.

Mr. Dean and his plastic wrapped fare has become the standard for many households simply because in most cities it is so hard to find a good, classic butcher shop. You know, the kind of place where the butcher knows your name and can tell you how fresh the sausages on display are, because he made them himself. This is the lost art that Butcher Boy has worked hard for many years to keep alive.

The Big Boss, Ken (AKA Mr. Meat) still spends his mornings grinding fresh, lean pork and choice spices into one of over 45 recipes offered at Butcher Boy. All of the recipes were either created here or handed down from earlier generations of family. Of course he eschews the typical preservatives, fillers and emulsifiers that you find in many mass produced offerings. Only quality meat is used, usually fresh pork shoulder and trim from the loins, where the chops come from. Beef salamis and bologna get fresh chuck for the best flavor.

After the spices are added and blended into the fresh grind, they get hand stuffed into natural lamb or hog casings and twisted into nice firm links. Each batch is expertly taste tested by most of the crew, usually before it even hits the cooler.

Since we don’t add any preservatives we offer about half of our sausages frozen in packs of four. The rest of our recipes are made fresh constantly and go straight to the meat counter. Next time you stop in, check out the “Link of the Week". Each week Ken picks one of our recipes to offer up fresh at a great price.

If you haven’t yet, there is no excuse not to treat yourself to a tasty handmade sausage unlike any other. Just be careful, you may get the kids hooked on that Sunday breakfast.


Clint Jolly, Executive Chef

Monday, January 19, 2009

Weekly Special

Famous Recipe Meatloaf - $8.49

Dungeness Crabs - $12.98/lb.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Sausages - From The Dining Show

Executive Chef, Clint Jolly chats with Sam Shad about a subject near and dear to any meat lover: sausages. Butcher Boy makes 48 different kinds - by hand - and in this episode Clint drops a few cooking jewels on us. Our next podcast (#4) will feature Master Butcher, Ken Jolly, making the sausages. So, be sure to check back for that one.

Enjoy!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Wednesday Wine Pairing 2009 Kick Off “Forgotten Favorites”

January 14th 5:30-8:00

$25.00 per person

Christine Andrew Viogner and Zinfandel

Catalan Calamari Salad

Hickory Smoked Pork

Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Menage au Trois White and Red Blends

Chop Salad

Crisp Romaine, candied pecans, blue cheese, croutons

Roasted Tomato Bisque

Cheddar Crostini

Hahn Chardonnay and Syrah

Smoked Salmon Spread

With our Alder Smoked Salmon

Grill Roasted Tri Tips

Burgundy and Black Rock marinades

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Current Special (thru 1/11)

Happy New Year friends!

To all of our customers, thanks for another great year. And if you are just finding out about us, or a new customer, we look forward to getting to know you and making sure you get what you need. It's going to be a great year! Hey... here's some specials and check back soon for our podcast on the handmade sausages:

Sausages (Handmade) - 20% off!

Dungeness Crabs (Live) - $12.98/lb.