Make This Father’s Day a Smoky Celebration
June 07, 2019 by Randy Abair Holiday

With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s only right that we pay homage to the ultimate grill master. We’d bet that what he really wants is a relaxed day spent with his family, preferably in the backyard standing over a charcoal grill. Most definitely, he wants to be consuming the greatest, most delicious grilled meats he can get his hands on. To make it simple for you, we spend hours slow-smoking our meats and infusing them with deep, rich flavor.

What better way to show dad how much you love him than with juicy, slow-smoked sausage? We’re dishing out ways to make your Father’s Day meal extra special, so Dad knows how much you care.

Go for the Gold

Harpoon IPA Brats, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Smoked Old Fashioned Kielbasa… how’s a discerning meat lover to choose? Don’t choose. For the Master of the Grill’s special day, plan a meat-extravaganza.

Pro Tip: Throw some fresh, juicy pineapple on the grill alongside to balance the deep, rich flavor of Kielbasa, or thick slices of onion for a classic pairing with the Harpoon IPA brats.

The sky’s the limit. Get creative. Then, Dad can mix and match to his heart’s content.

No More Boring Sides

Do not, under any circumstances, permit lame macaroni salad or stodgy potato salad to sit next to the masterpiece of his BBQ. How about a flavor-packed pasta salad featuring more meat?

A double-smoked pepperoni packs a savory, smoky heat, lending incredible flavor to a pasta salad loaded with giardiniera, fresh mozzarella, and peppers.

Here are some more of our favorite sides to complement our flavor-packed sausages:

Pair Dinner with Dad’s Favorite Beverage

Does pops like a stiff drink? Then the slightly spicy heat of our Chorizo is the perfect counterpoint to the sharp tang of a lime-infused, boozy libation.

If your dad’s more of a beer guy, our Harpoon IPA brats are an obvious choice, made with a bright, citrus-forward IPA for a unique, bold flavor. But for dads that love to try new things, our Andouille Cajun-style sausage is full of deep, spicy flavor and pairs well with the bright, crisp flavors of IPAs and lagers.

For dads who love a good vintage, try balancing our sweet, intensely-spiced Linguica-style sausage with a bright, crisp sauvignon blanc or even a bold, fruity rosé... ah, summer.

Whether you’re cooking for Dad or he’s retaining his hallowed spot in front of the grill this Father’s Day, make sure that what you’re grilling measures up to his exacting standards. Give him what he wants and deserves: high-quality meats that are crafted with care, smoked low and slow, and packed with delicious, mouth-watering flavor.