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Held Market

4.5 (65 reviews)
ModerateMeat Shops
Closed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Steve H.

BACON. Held's butcher shop is so easy to find, it's exactly at the exit for Slinger! It's the exit just north of the Slinger International Raceway and Little Switzerland Ski Resort. You can see this bacon Mecca from the highway...and once you pull into the parking lot, the smoked meat aroma is pervasive and draws you in! BAAAAACON. Open the door and you are overwhelmed, in a good way, by the aroma, and as well visually by the case of fresh steaks, sausages, bacon, etc. bacon bacon bacon baaaaaconnnn Turn to the right and you'll see more Meats, as well as a wonderful, Wisconsin cheese cooler, and turn back door the front door and there's a corner of touristy knicknacks. Baaaaaa...coonnn Turn to the left, toward the larger area of the butcher shop, and there are more Wisconsin-made products, touristy items, and more coolers of cheeses, Etc. Bacon? However, let's focus on why we're here: HELD'S MEAT... ...AND BACON! The gentlemen at the counter are absolutely professional and friendly, have a little bit of wit and a lot of expertise in their field. Behind them, through the windows, you can see the butchers in the back doing the meat voodoo that they do so well, such as... ...Bacon! Atop the main cooler hang spicy and regular landjaeger which are both to die for. There's only one other brand in the state of Wisconsin which I prefer more. And next to these fantastic landjaeger are bags and bags and pounds and pounds of a variety of the best beef jerky you'll ever eat. If you get the more moist varieties, they are thick-cut, like the ends of brisket, with the spices clinging to the chunks like on a piece of pastrami. The Carolina Reaper and ghost pepper varieties are thinner and more dry but they are still outstanding and head and shoulders above the grocery store brands. If I recall correctly, there is no MSG in any of their products, and the most minimal amount of ingredients, making all of the landjaeger and beef jerky not only more delicious but healthier or less bad for you. :-) on top of that, the prices for this incredibly high quality product the prices for this incredibly high quality product are much lower than you'll pay per ounce at a gas station or grocery store for the average mass-produced brand. Bacon? Now, let's take a look inside the main cooler! !nocaB Held's features a variety of handmade, all natural, plump and juicy, and Incredibly delicious when cooked, wursts. You won't be able to just take home the black forest or the onion flavor, you'll have to take a few different options to grill or boil at home. I believe I have taken home three or four different varieties and all were equally interesting, exciting and flavorful. Again, the quality and price are far better than you'll find on any typical big box retail store brand. I've saved the best for last: BACON! YOU DON'T EVEN NEED TO READ THE REST OF THIS PARAGRAPH...JUST ASK FOR FOUR POUNDS (I believe they'll give you a free bag of beef jerky at 4lbs) OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST BACON!!!! Okay, now that I got you hooked, seriously, this is the world's greatest bacon ever. It's mega-thick-cut, a perfect ratio of meat to fat and Incredibly high quality pork, smoked to the absolute perfect amount and if they add anything else to it then whatever else they add is perfect also, not much sodium, no unnecessary ingredients, and this cooks up so well in your kitchen. That was a really long sentence, but it's so worth it, because once you start eating this bacon your stream-of-conscious will just start running and you'll have to find some sort of willpower to cut yourself off from throwing a few more slices on to the griddle. The only thing that stopped me was the fear of my cholesterol levels going through the roof! The gentlemen at the counter are more than happy to wrap up your orders in any different combinations, they'll separate your bacon into half pounds so that you can freeze everything to last until your next visit to Held's.

Michelle S.

As a 30 year+ veg head, it IS kind of odd that I am writing a 5 star review for a primarily smoked meat business. Back in the day when I was forced to eat meat products, I LOVED Held's Beef Jerky more than anything and the homemade sausages were to die for! Whenever I give a gift of a big bag of jerky to someone, I inevitably get a call a couple of weeks later for more!!! Sausages and brats are ALWAYS a hit at BBQ's! Held's also has a terrific selection of homemade seasonings to real take your grilling over the top! My guy particularly likes the prime rib rub to take his burgers to the next level but you are sure to find any number of blends to expertly tweak your creations. Obviously, Held's is known for their meats but they have a fairly extensive amount of cheeses and cheese spreads at some of the best prices I have found throughout the state of Wisconsin and believe me, I go on several "cheese Pilgrimages" every year! Everything is always super fresh and delicious, staff is friendly and beyond helpful, great selection of products representing Wisconsin, and it's definitely easy on/easy off freeway. (If you're traveling with a 4 legged friend or 2, make SURE you bring something out for them, you DO smell like a giant beef stick at this point!!!)

In person these are plump brats.
Doug M.

I have not been here since the mid 2000's but not much changes if I remember correctly. A great assortment of in house made sausages, brats and jerky. Cheeses are from the local area or from communities around Wisconsin. Also you can find a nice assortment of syrups, olives and jellies that should appease most customer's appetites. I remember back in the day it used to be Held's cheese shop, but now they focus on sausages, and their plump brats are some of the biggest that I have seen in awhile. Check out Held's if you pass by on a road trip or just to pick up some brats for the grilling season.

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Aaron K.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Talk about a hidden gem, this meat/cheese/ collectibles market is great! Old world charm with very nice staff. Hands down the best beef jerky Iv had, and a great selection of sausages and cheese. They also have all sorts of nick knacks and collectibles to browse and purchase. Definitely stop by if your in the area.

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Stopped to purchase cheese curds on the way to Milwaukee. Quality product and great service.

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3 years ago

Service here has always been top-notch and meats/cheeses extraordinary! No complaints, and I have been here many times.

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4 years ago

This place has old time smoked meats that are tasty and good for special occasions or even dinner..

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2 years ago

Order from them all during the year. Always worth the drive when we are in Wisconsin visiting family....It is truly a Taste of Home.

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6 years ago

Cheese!! Snausage!! So many delish things! And, we show up a half hour before close on a Friday, and everyone is happy and helpful.

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7 years ago

Love love love their meats and great service. The double smoked hard salami is our all time favorite!

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8 years ago

Nice meat store that also has cheeses, olives, etc. We got some cheese curds. They were good and squeaky.

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Whenever I give a gift of a big bag of jerky to someone, I inevitably get a call a couple of weeks later for more!!!

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