Specialty Items

Specialty Items

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    From jerky to soup bones, meat sticks to dog food—our Specialty Meats collection covers all the cuts you won’t find in a typical meat case. Whether you're making broth, grabbing a high-protein snack, or feeding your four-legged friend, these rancher-raised, Colorado-sourced products deliver quality you can trust.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead Specialty Meats

    Homestead specialty items are cured, ready to eat meat products such as meat sticks and summer sausage. These items are fully cooked and crafted for convenience, making them ideal for snacks, lunches, and quick protein. They are made with the same locally raised meat and care as all Homestead products.

    Yes. All specialty meat products are made using locally raised beef and pork from Western Colorado ranchers. Animals are raised without antibiotics or added hormones and processed locally under USDA inspection. We never use imported meat or unknown sources.

    Homestead specialty meat items are not shelf stable because we do not use the curing agents, preservatives, or chemical additives commonly used to make mass produced snack meats stable at room temperature. Instead, we focus on simple ingredients and traditional methods. Because of this, refrigeration or freezing is required to maintain food safety, freshness, and quality. This is a direct reflection of our commitment to cleaner ingredients and better meat.

    Most mass produced snack meats rely on heavy preservatives, artificial curing agents, and stabilizers to extend shelf life. Homestead specialty meats are made without those shortcuts. By controlling sourcing and processing and limiting additives, we produce specialty meats with cleaner flavor, better texture, and ingredients customers can feel good about.

    Specialty meat items are perfect for families, travel days, outdoor activities, lunches, and gifting. While they do require refrigeration or freezing, they offer a convenient way to enjoy high quality local protein with simple ingredients and trusted sourcing.