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Introducing NEW Organic Ground Pork

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Bringing Fresh Flavor and Ethical Farming to Your Kitchen

At North Country Smokehouse, we’ve built our legacy on award-winning smoked meats and a steadfast commitment to quality and humane farming. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest offering that embodies everything we stand for—our first-ever fresh product, Organic Ground Pork, now available in all 28 The Fresh Market locations.

Why Ground Pork? Why Now?

We’re passionate about bringing you products that align with our values, and Organic Ground Pork felt like a natural next step. This versatile ingredient offers the perfect lean-to-fat ratio, making it a savory addition to recipes ranging from backyard burgers to skillet scrambles and hearty meatballs. Our new ground pork is more than just a delicious protein; it’s a testament to our dedication to raising animals humanely and ensuring every product we create is of the highest quality.

The North Country Difference: From Farm to Fork

One of America’s few remaining family-owned smokehouses, North Country Smokehouse has always been about craftsmanship, transparency, and respect—for our land, our animals, and our customers. As a vertically integrated producer, we control every step of the process from farm to fork. This means we can guarantee that every bite of our Organic Ground Pork is not only delicious but also responsibly raised with no compromises.

Our pork is Certified Humane®, non-GMO, and Prop 12 compliant, meaning the animals are raised without antibiotics, added growth hormones, cages, or crates. When we say “meat tastes better when raised better,” we mean it. Each aspect of our process is carefully curated to enhance quality, so you can feel good about the food you bring to the table.

The North Country Difference: From Farm to Fork

As we expand our presence in fresh meats, our mission remains clear: to make high-quality, organic pork accessible to everyone. This new addition at The Fresh Market is just the beginning of what we hope will be a new era of fresh, responsibly raised products from North Country. Our Organic Ground Pork is designed for home cooks and food lovers who crave superior flavor without compromising on animal welfare or quality.

Where to Find Us

You can find our Organic Ground Pork on the shelves at all The Fresh Market locations. We’re excited for you to experience the North Country difference in a fresh, versatile product that’s as flavorful as it is responsibly crafted.

Whether you’re firing up the grill or perfecting your favorite comfort foods, we’re proud to be part of your culinary journey.

NCS Launches Its First-Ever Fresh Product

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Organic Ground Pork Available at All The Fresh Market Locations

North Country Smokehouse, celebrated for its award-winning, artisanal smoked meats and unwavering commitment to ethical farming practices, is proud to announce the launch of its first fresh product: Organic Ground Pork. Now available in convenient 1 lb. packs at all The Fresh Market locations, this new offering brings North Country Smokehouse’s premium, responsibly raised meat to the fresh pork aisle.

This Organic Ground Pork is sourced from the company’s own vertically integrated farms. Crafted with a balanced lean-to-fat ratio, it is ideal for everything from backyard burgers and skillet scrambles to hearty meatballs. As one of America’s few remaining family-owned smokehouses, North Country Smokehouse oversees every step from farm to fork—ensuring uncompromised quality in every bite. Certified Humane® and raised without cages or crates, the non-GMO pork is free from antibiotics and added growth hormones, meeting Prop 12 compliance.

“It’s no secret—meat tastes better when raised better,” says Aaron Corbett, CEO of North Country Smokehouse. “Our expansion into fresh pork is a natural next step toward our goal of making high-quality, organic pork accessible to everyone.”

Shoppers in search of versatile proteins with exceptional flavor can find the product on shelves at all The Fresh Market locations.

Highest Quality Deli Meat Ingredients

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12 Deli Meat Brands Made With The Highest Quality Ingredients

Sometimes, there’s nothing quite like the refreshing and satisfying taste of a freshly made deli sandwich. Whether juicy turkey is your favorite or you prefer the salty savoriness of ham, deli meats are a delicious and nutritious option when planning out your next meal. But unfortunately, not all deli meats are created equal.

While some are made with humanely raised animals and free of harmful additives, there are also brands out there that take shortcuts and push out less-than-the-best quality to lower costs. Certain preservatives, like nitrates for example, are known carcinogens often found in preserved products like deli meat. Other common additives include artificial colors or flavors, both of which can also lead to adverse health impacts.

So how do you know which brands to choose? Luckily, there are plenty of brands committed to maintaining high quality standards and sustainable practices. From small operations that began as family farms to global corporations that ship worldwide, discover the top brands making deli meat with the best ingredients that deliver on quality and flavor. Read on to find out our favorites.

This New Hampshire-based smokehouse is swimming in accolades; it was voted America’s Top 10 Best Bacon by Men’s Journal, New England’s Best Meat by Yankee Magazine, and the Best Bacon in America by Food & Wine. And while these awards don’t always equate to high quality or high standards, in the case of North Country Smokehouse, it does. While the brand prioritizes culinary excellence and artisanal practices, it also offers intense flavor and delicious variety for its customers — but not without sacrificing sustainability and humane farming practices.

North Country Smokehouse partners with a network of Certified Humane & Organic Pork producers, ensuring that all of the animals are treated well. They’re also raised USDA Organic, fed a vegetarian diet, and never given animal byproducts, growth hormones, or antibiotics. While North Country Smokehouse’s pork products may be the star of its offerings, this smokehouse has a wide variety of different deli meats available to cater to every taste. The organic oven roasted turkey, for example, is marinated in a brown sugar brine and cooked in small batches to maximize flavor. The Black Forest ham is slowly smoked after marinating in maple syrup for the perfect blend of savory and sweet. The products are also free of GMOs, nitrites and nitrates, artificial flavors, MSG, liquid smoke, gluten, dairy, and soy.

Read More Here.

The 1 Simple Trick for the Best Bacon Ever

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We cook bacon every weekend as part of our Sunday brunch tradition. My husband makes the eggs and toast while I make the bacon and cut the fruit. (Coffee is on a timer and prepped the night before.) Since we have little kids, it’s hard to stand next to the stove and make sure the bacon is prepared perfectly. Plus, I’m never a fan of the fat splattering everywhere and making a greasy mess!

During my days in a professional restaurant kitchen 20 years ago, we always cooked bacon on a sheet pan in the oven. By baking it in the oven, you can prep a lot more at a time and you can put it on a timer without having to be near the stove. But just recently, a friend told me about a trick that not only makes the best bacon but also slashes the cooking time in half.

Of course, I had to try it. 

The Best Trick for Cooking Bacon Starts With a Cold Oven

The simple hack? She starts the bacon in a cold oven instead of preheating first. To see if it really was faster and produced delicious bacon, I did a side-by-side test. Using my new favorite Applewood Smoked Bacon from North Country Smokehouse, I cooked bacon two ways.

  1. Starting in a cold oven. I placed 4 ounces of bacon on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Then I put it in the oven, punched in 425 degrees F, and set the timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, my bacon was still a little softer than I liked so I let it bake for 5 minutes more. This method is detailed in Joseph’s Best Easy Bacon Recipe.
  2. Baking in a preheated oven. Following this recipe for Oven-Cooked Bacon, I preheated the oven to 350 degrees F. I placed 4 ounces of bacon on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and baked for 15 minutes. I then flipped the bacon and continued cooking until it was my preferred crispiness, which took 5 minutes more.

In total, both tests actually cooked the bacon for 20 minutes. However, since method one started the bacon in a cold oven instead of a preheated oven, I saved 10 minutes to get the exact same result. I also found that both parchment and aluminum foil work equally well for cooking the bacon, though the fat solidified more on the foil, making it even easier to clean.

The Bottom Line

So next time you need to cook bacon, especially a large quantity, start it in a cold oven on an aluminum-foil lined pan. The magic happens without you having to lift a finger.

Read the full article here.

Men’s Health Names NCS Best Bacon ’24

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The 2024 Men’s Health Food Awards

These 50 delicious foods will power your diet.

BY THE EDITORS OF MH AND LOOP BY TED CAVANAUGHPUBLISHED: MAR 5, 2024

DISCOVERING NEW PRODUCTS fights diet boredom. But how do you stick to a budget with so much deliciousness at play? We did the work for you.

So, what makes a winner? We’re looking for foods that are high in protein, healthy fats, and/or fiber while also containing a sensible amount of calories and added sugar. Organic and sustainable products—along with those that have short ingredient lists—are all valued. And this year, we asked: Is this worth the money?

Our food and nutrition-obsessed editors and writers set out to answer this question with each food product we encountered this year. We extensively researched and tested hundreds of foods—from pantry essentials, quality meats, and frozen meals to high-protein snacks and instant coffee that actually tastes like a fresh cup of joe. Our goal: To curate a list showcasing this year’s finest foods. Without further ado, we present the Men’s Health Food Awards 2024.

NCS Organic Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon Named Best in Breakfast Category 24’.

These strips come from pigs raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. The bacon’s smoky-sweet balance tastes especially amazing worked into chowders, braised greens, and meat loaf.

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