Ruef's Meat Market's
Home Made Sausage
At Ruef's Meat Market, sausage is what we do best. Here are some examples...
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Note: We can only ship smoked sausages. Fresh sausages would probably not survive the journey. We've classified our sausage into three categories that address their "ship-ability". They are detailed near the bottom of this page. For more information on shipping, please click HERE.
LANDJAEGERS are easily our most popular
item. They're often compared to beef jerky but they're so much
more! Landjaegers are a dried beef & pork snack sausage.
Originally used as a handy take-along source of energy by hikers
and back-packers in Switzerland, it's now equally popular for
hunting, fishing, or just hanging out and having a beer. They
don't need refrigeration so they travel easily and can be shipped
without worry. They are also available in a spicy "Hot"
version. SHIPPING
CODE: A
FARMERWURST
is a coarse ground, heavily smoked old fashioned ring
bologna. It's fully cooked so it can be eaten cold, or simply
warm it up by simmering it in water (never allow any sausage
to boil!) Delicious by itself or served with sauerkraut or
vegetables.
SHIPPING CODE: A
CERVELAS (pronounced "ser-va-lah") is a real treat for the garlic lover. Often compared to a knockwurst, this fine-ground traditional Swiss sausage has a flavor all its own. It can be eaten cold, or simply warmed through (try it on the grill for a great alternative to the usual summer barbecue fare.)
SHIPPING CODE: B
SCHUBLIG
is another traditional Swiss sausage. It's made with select cuts
of beef and pork, mixed with our own special blend of spices,
non-fat dried milk, and onions, fine ground, and lightly smoked
to perfection. Another pre-cooked sausage, it's great on the
grill, warmed through, or even eaten cold!
SHIPPING CODE: B
KALBERWURST probably doesn't have
the most appealing look you've ever seen in a sausage, but for
anyone who grew up in Green County (or Switzerland), it's mild
creamy flavor is reason enough to travel back home for a visit!
Made with veal & milk, it is one of the few sausages that we
don't smoke. Next to Landjaegers, Kalberwurst is our most popular
product. SHIPPING
CODE: C (Kalberwurst is a fresh sausage and can not be
shipped)
KALBERWURST BRATS This is the
reason God invented tailgating. We make many different kinds of
bratwurst at Ruef's Meat Market, but the Kalberwurst Brat is the
one that the restaurants, taverns, & brat stand operators
around here know will keep them coming back. This little brother
of the regular Kalberwurst makes the ultimate "Beer Brat -
Just simmer at a low heat for 20-30 minutes in a mixture of beer,
water, and onions so they can soak in the extra flavors. Then
simply brown them on your grill and serve in a bun topped with
onions. I'm getting hungry! SHIPPING CODE: C (Kalber brats are a
fresh sausage and can not be shipped)
HARD SUMMER
SAUSAGE is an absolute must when serving cheese &
crackers. Like the Landjaegers, hard summer is a
"drying" sausage - meaning the rich smokey flavor
bursts out more when the sausage is adequately aged (and
consequently dried). Made with select cuts of beef & pork,
it's equally delicious on a sandwich or as a snack.
SHIPPING CODE: A
Ruef's
home-made WIENERS are often referred to by some of the
old-timers around here by their Swiss name -
"Wienerli". It's only fitting because this is no mass-
produced, pre-packaged, made from whatever we could throw
in-the-vat wiener. Only the finest cuts of beef & pork go
into a Ruef's wiener along with our own special blend of spices.
The finely chopped ingredients are then stuffed into natural
casings and lightly smoked to send your taste buds into flavor
overload! Perfect for summer cook-outs, camping, a quick lunch,
or an easy dinner. Your kids will love them too - hot or cold! SHIPPING CODE: B
SWISS-STYLE
METTWURST is thusly named because unlike the more common
spreadable German style of Mettwurst, ours is a fully cooked,
smoked treat with a firm coarse texture for sausage fans who
prefer to have a little something to chew on. Made with pork and
beef, this juicy cousin of our Farmerwurst has an ever-so-subtle
zip to it - thanks to our own blend of spices, flavorings, and
just a hint of garlic. SHIPPING
CODE: A
SMOKED
PORK BRATS are the only bratwurst we make here at Ruefs that
are safe for shipping. Made with lean pork and lightly smoked,
they make a great addition to any barbecue or tailgate party. SHIPPING CODE: B
We also make a fresh, un-smoked version of this tasty all-pork brat. SHIPPING CODE: C
ALL BEEF
SUMMER SAUSAGE: is another "cold meat" - meant to
be sliced and eaten as is. It's a great snacking sausage that any
cheese & sausage tray would look naked without. We make the
Beef Summer Sausage in two varieties. Our traditional MILD
version has a very light, delicate flavor. Our newer GARLIC
variety offers a stronger, more modern flavor thanks to it's
added seasonings and flavorings, including, as the name implies,
a healthy dose of garlic. SHIPPING
CODE: A
In addition to all our regular sausages, Ruef's makes a large variety of "Specialty Brats". Press here to learn more.
CODE A : These products are heavily smoked and fully cooked and can be shipped any time without concern.
CODE B: These products are also fully cooked but are more lightly smoked. They can be shipped safely most the time but should avoid long distance shipments in the hottest months. We will only ship these products out toward the beginning of the week so they don't wind up sitting in a warehouse over the weekend.
CODE C: These products are fresh (or occasionally cooked) and not smoked at all. We will not ship these products as they are just too risky.
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