[tjfslaughter]

Who do you guys recommend in the northern part of the state. I have quite a bit of Ground Elk meat that was ground (not mixed with any fat) and frozen. I want to find somebody that can make up sausage with it. I would prefer to supply enough to ensure only my Elk is used.

 

[edejong]

I've been happy with the venison sausage & kielbasa that the Hunterdon Deer Butcher makes. I'm sure there are other good butchers in NNJ, but my experience with HDB has been great.

 

[bwd172]

Alpine in Blairstown is great also. Whoever you choose, let them know the meat is already ground, as different types of sausage require a different grind. Being that it is already ground may cause different results in the sausage.

 

[Miller]

Alpine's breakfast sausage is out of this world.

 

[Tarhunt]

As the above said, Alpine is the best. But, if it's too far, Roche's in White House, NJ makes great sausage as well.

 

[alecsZ7]

What do you mean by "northern" nj.
I'm as far northwest as you can get, I'm 10 minutes from both PA and NYS borders and I know a very good processor about 15 minutes from me. If interested p.m me.

 

[TinosDAD]

if in union county area try Lutz on Stuyvesant in union they make very good Italian Sausage and other german style sausages/sticks

 

[tjfslaughter]

Alpine's breakfast sausage is out of this world.

I will call these guys, might head out on Saturday to visit them.

 

[bwd172]

If you go, bring some money, you'll want to buy the store. Try the holiday kielbasa, kielbasa loaf, liberkasa if they have any left. Natural casing hotdogs are excellent too. I also like their smoked pork chops, thick cut, and their smoked pork butt is great. Oh, and don't forget the weisswurst, Bavarian brats, regensburger, andouille, etc......

if you do buy store made products, make,sure to freeze them promptly, as they do not use preservatives. They will turn if you leave them put too long.

 

[BruinupaCup]

Definately call Alpine before you head over. I know they stop accepting game orders for a certain time during the holidays. Also another great place to try is Nellos Meats in Nazareth, PA. It's where a lot of these butchers claiming to provide speciality items have them made up and then resell it as their own. Both places have quality stuff.

 

[Highstrung]

I make my own now. But used to go to Janeks In Passaic was real good

 

[bronzecollector]

Does anyone know if Alpine batches the sausage and specialty items or do you get back your own deer? Thanks and Merry Christmas

 

[njdeerhunter54]

Keep in mind that the deer has to be skinned before taking it to Alpine.

 

[rozzo842]

I just had Jorge and sons do some sausage for me. It is very good.

 

[jag10]

Alpine is not excepting any orders for deer processing until after the 5th of January. i usually wait until february to get all mine done. i know i will get all my deer processed.

 

[AndyC148]

If you go, bring some money, you'll want to buy the store./QUOTE]

Ha, that's true! We had prime rib from the Alpine for Christmas Eve dinner. I felt like Fred Flintstone staring at my plate.

 

[VENISONEATR]

+1 for Janeks Janeks Fine Foods - Homemade Bacon, Ham, Krako, Pierogi, Kielbasa, Wursts | |

 

[Northernhunter]

I have used Lutz in Union. Sometimes they process right away while other times it takes a month with several phone calls. Hit or miss.

 

[haskell]

Don't know how far north U are ,just across border in ny
Quaker Creek Store - Gourmet Meats and Products

 

[nontypical]

Many yrs ago I used alpine until I noticed I wasn't getting "my" deer meat!! Started using Janek and have been happy with them ever since.