Freedom Meat Lockers & Sausage Co., Freedom

Refrigerated glass cases brim with vibrant red steaks, pink hams, and lightly browned turkeys. The aromas of spice rubs, marinades, and barbecue sauces fill the air. Amid these colors and scents, Freedom Meat Lockers & Sausage Co. owners Howard and Debbie Walker bustle about, directing their knowledgeable staff members as they slice and cure succulent cuts of meat. Seasoned prime rib, skirt steaks, and tri-tip steaks, turkeys and sausages, and a smoked ham that received accolades in a recent American Cured Meat Championship all promise amazing meals. Yet the meat experts don’t stop there. To complement the future feasts, they offer free food-preparation guides to aid home cooks in crafting the perfect steak or a juicy bone-in pork chop.

In a deli adjoining Freedom Meat Lockers & Sausage Co., sandwich-smiths pile steak, slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and turkey onto slices of fresh bread. They also draw from an arsenal of bavarian, polish, and hot Cajun sausages, dressing any of their creations in 12 available toppings such as honey mustard, avocado, and cheddar.