Door and Kewaunee counties have long been known for their cheese production, but you can also find some of the best meat in those locations. The Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors recently announced the winners of its Specialty Meat Championships, placing the top five entries in 38 different categories. Forty-four total plants, including Luxemburg’s Salmon’s Meat Products and Paulie’s Chop Shop, competed in the contest, submitting 879 entries. Both businesses earned a reserve grand champion award for their respective hams, while Salmon’s Meat Products earned a grand champion award for its Belgian Trippe in the specialty bratwurst category. You can find all of the awards here and see where the local entries are stacked up below.
Salmon’s Meat Products
- Flavored Summer Sausage: Jalapeno and Cheddar Honorable Mention
- Ham-Boneless (Traditional): Reserve Grand Champion
- Frankfurters/Wieners- Natural Casing: Honorable Mention
- Bratwurst- Specialty (Cooked and Uncured): Belgian Trippe- Pork Sausage and Cooked Cabbage Grand Champion
Paulie’s Chop Shop
- Ham- Bone-In: Reserve Grand Champion
