Wamplers July 4th

With July 4th on the horizon, it is never too early to plan your holiday menu. Whether you are entertaining a crowd or just a few, any of these delicious recipes are right on track to light up your celebration like the night sky!

At Wampler’s we take taste seriously. Very seriously. That is why we have several flavors for each of our products. They are as individual and unique as America is in her people. We have worked hard in developing our line of hogs that represent what we hold dear to our company values. We take pride in our healthy stock, in their diet and their housing. We believe in being transparent and true to our calling for providing top quality, healthy pork products. We are achievers of the American Dream and celebrate this day!

Planning a menu for the day of a main dish, side and dessert (yes a sausage dessert) makes you hungry just thinking about it! White lightning and Apple Pie. What? Both are as American as baseball! What about these flavored sausages for the grill? Yes, please! Next, think sausage, potatoes and cheese. LOTS of cheese. Well, there’s your side! Finally, blueberry, strawberry and sausage. Stay with me for dessert! Wow! What a varied and mixed menu – just like the country they were born in!

Yes, White Lightnin’ and Apple Pie Moonshine Sausage. 2 amazing Moonshine flavors give you 2 different sausages for the grill. Or you can choose one of our 2 italian sausages. Just hearing the flavors (and yes real moonshine in them) makes a person ready for sausage on the grill and for a twist put them on bolillo rolls with grilled onions and hot mustard and you have a winner. Add coleslaw for a flavorful slaw dog. Add onions, chili, relish and the options go on and on. However you choose to present it, know that their flavor is steeped in Appalachian history of ‘shine or in the Italian heritage represented in this great country.

Wampler’s Grilled Sausages

INGREDIENTS:

• Wampler’s Moonshine Sausages or regular flavor sausages

• Condiments of your choice - Coleslaw, onions, chili, relish, bacon, cheese

• Hot dog buns or Bolillo rolls

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grill sausage until done, turning often so not to burn Remove sausages

2. Open buns and but on grill with no flame for just a few minutes to give a grilled flavor

3. Put sausage into buns and top with your favorite toppings

Enjoy!!!!

Wampler’s Potato Casserole

Who doesn’t love cheese? Who doesn’t love potatoes? Who doesn’t love sausage? Well imagine all 3 together! Wampler’s Cheesy Potato Casserole is not for the faint of heart. Using fresh (or frozen) potatoes, your favorite flavor of Wampler’s sausage and 3 types of cheeses and you won’t want to share this! Easy to make and even easier to eat, making this dish will have everyone oooo-ing and ahhhing over it! Just like the fireworks!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Wampler’s Farm Sausage (any flavor will do!)

• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine

• 3 Tbsp. flour

• 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 4 oz. Colby Jack cheese, shredded

• 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed small

• 2 tsp. paprika

• 1 3/4 cups milk

• 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (Or 1 large bag frozen shredded potatoes)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Break sausage into small pieces and brown lightly in a skillet.

2. Drain well and set aside.

3. Melt margarine or butter on range top.

4. All flour, cheeses and one teaspoon of paprika to form a paste.

5. Continue heating and stir in milk to form cheese sauce.

6. Place half the potatoes into a 3-quart casserole dish and top with half the sausage.

7. Top with half the cheese sauce.

8. Add remaining potatoes and repeat the process.

9. Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of paprika.

10. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

11. Let set for about 15 minutes before serving

    ! Enjoy!

Wampler’s Sausage and Blueberry Cake

And finally, something sweet! With sausage? Yes, and it’s savory and hits the spot. Sausage and blueberries make a great combination. With the hint of apples and walnuts what more could you ask for? What’s fun for July 4th is adding some sliced strawberries once the cake is iced and a few more blueberries and you have a salute to the day being red, white and blue! Happy birthday America!

INGREDIENTS:

( Cake: )

• 1 pound Wampler’s Farm All Natural Sausage

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 cup white sugar

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and grated

• 3 cups All-Purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ginger

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 cup Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters Guatemala Direct Trade brewed coffee, cooled

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)

• 1 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

• Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

• ½ teaspoon maple extract

• Strawberries sliced and blueberries for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-inch bundt pan. In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it up as you cook it, until no longer pink. Set aside to cool for a few minutes. Once the sausage has cooled, place it in a large bowl with the brown and white sugars. Stir until well blended. Add the eggs and grated apple and beat well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, add the baking soda to the coffee. Add the flour mixture and the coffee mixture alternately to the sausage mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in the blueberries and the walnuts. Pour the batter into the greased bundt pan, using a spatula to make sure it is evenly distributed in the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before inverting onto the serving platter. 

2. Icing: While the cake is cooling, make the icing. In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and maple extract. Whisk very well until it begins to thicken. Once the cake is cooled to just warm, drizzle the icing over the top of the cake. Place sliced strawberries and blueberries over the top to resemble a red and blue pattern. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftovers.

   Wampler’s is an American company, raising American pork, in an American city and an American state. We pride ourselves in our American Heritage and that we have grown a company and product for the American people, by American people in America. Happy Birthday America.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s. For many of us that one word evokes so many memories! Whether we realize it or not, the first sounds we hear are our mother’s heartbeat, her voice, her laughter and singing! As she feeds and nurtures us, she holds many “firsts” that we all remember! Including that one thing we all love doing – EATING! Thinking of Mom can evoke holidays and smells of goodness coming from the kitchen. Get togethers and traditions! So, this Mother’s Day let Wampler’s help you celebrate Mom in style.

Wampler’s products work in such a wide variety of dishes, that no matter what Mom loves, you can always add one or more of our meats and add that Wampler’s flavor and Mom will KNOW she is still number 1 on her special day! We have come up with some Kid friendly recipes that, with the help of an adult, kids can serve up to Mom and beam with pride! Let’s start with breakfast! We know how Mom gets up early and makes sure we are fed, dressed and presentable to the world for school or work. Let’s start HER day with an amazing Wampler’s Sausage Breakfast Casserole! That’s right! Let’s pull out ALL the stops and start her day right! If you decide to let her sleep in for breakfast and instead offer her up yummy lunch, Wampler’s has your back! We offer an amazing line of Brats! Tasty! Spicy! Flavorful! All on a grilled sub! If dinner is how she will be celebrated, then let Wampler’s Italian Sausage complete a flavorful Spaghetti Sauce base. Now she will KNOW she is Queen for the day for sure!! With any of these entrée’s Mom will feel just how much she is loved!

As Wampler’s Sausage Breakfast Casserole is baking, mom can wake up lazily to the amazing smells filling the house. This is an easy dish that kids can put together with the help of an adult. And Mom will be glad you made it! Sausage, eggs, cheeses! Yum for sure. You can even dress it up with onions or potatoes diced up and thrown in! However you choose to serve Mom, serve it hot to be enjoyed best!

With the crescent rolls included here, it’s like sausage casserole with a built-in biscuit.

Wampler’s Sausage Breakfast Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Wampler’s sausage (any flavor will do!)

• 1 pkg crescent rolls

• 6 eggs

• 2/3 cup milk

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS:

Cook, crumble and drain sausage.

1. Beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper.

2. Spray 11x13” pan with cooking spray.

3. Place crescent rolls in bottom of pan, add layer of sausage, pour egg mixture over sausage and add cheese.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 

If mom is sleeping in this special morning and you think a lunch is more her style, then let Wampler’s help with the assist of Wampler’s Brat line. With 3 amazing flavors and 2 sizes to choose from you can’t go wrong! Just the word “Brat’s” evokes images of links grilling, laughter, flavor and warm yummy smells! You can use one of our many flavors of Brat’s or mix it up! There is a flavor for every pallet! Add grilled onions, peppers and creamy warm Gordo’s cheese to top and Mom will know she is Queen for the Day. Kick it up a notch and use red and yellow bell peppers to add some color to the meal! Grill that sub roll to a add some zing! You can toss the Brat’s on the grill and cook them straight or toss them into a grill safe aluminum pan with your favorite beer and onions and let them simmer away for about 30 minutes. Add to the grilled sub roll or by itself! No matter how you choose to serve this up to Mom, she will KNOW she is appreciated for all she does!

Wampler’s Brats

• Choose any flavor of Wampler’s Brat

• Grill for 20 minutes over a medium heat or until your liking

• Remove from the grill and add your favorite toppings on a grilled sub roll

• ****For extra flavor and a twist choose your flavor and lay Brat’s in an aluminum grill safe pan, add sliced onion, cover in your favorite beer and cook at a simmer for about 20 minutes. Eat by itself or add the beer bathed onions onto a sub roll!

• Add any extra toppings that you enjoy!

  If you decide that dinner will be her special meal of the day, then grab some Wampler’s Spicy Italian Sausage and add to the base of spaghetti sauce and throw that flavor into OVERDRIVE! Mom will appreciate you going the extra mile and making a fun, family dish even better! This is a simple dish to make so grab the kids and let them show their love for Mom in a special way!

Wampler’s Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Wampler’s sausage - Mild or Hot

• 1 medium-large onion, diced

• 1 medium garlic clove, chopped

• 2 tbsp. cooking oil

• 4 oz. can mushroom stems and pieces

• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning or oregano

• 1 (2lb.) can tomatoes, regular or Italian style

• 8 oz. can tomato paste (or puree)

• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a skillet, brown onions and garlic in oil until golden brown.

2. Add crumbled sausage and brown.

3. Drain the skillet, and add remaining ingredients.

4. Allow mixture to boil a few seconds, then reduce to simmer.

5. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Serve with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.

7. Pour over hot spaghetti noodles and mix gently.

No matter if you are showering Mom with breakfast, lunch or dinner, keep Mom feeling like the Queen she is, not just for today, but every day! Let Wampler’s go that extra mile in flavor and ease, so she feels how special she is! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there of both the 2 legged kids or 4 legged fur-kids! We know you make the world a better place! To those who can’t be together to celebrate the day, don’t forget to call. It will make her day. To those whose Mom’s have passed on, remember her with a smile and enjoy the day!

Happy Cinco de Wampler’s

Friends. Food. Laughter. Plenty of delicious Mexican foods and drinks are on the menu every year for May 5. Cinco de Mayo! Music, smiles, pinatas, sombreros, and mariachi bands! Can’t forget those Margaritas and chips and salsa! Bring Wampler’s to the party and enjoy the celebration all day long!

Cinco de Mayo does not actually celebrate Mexico’s Independence (which is a common misconception in the United States!) but rather a day that celebrates the Mexican Army’s defeat of a French unit during the Franco-Mexican war in 1862. On May 5, a Mexican unit fought all day and defeated the French unit by the evening. This battle gave an important moral boost to their troops. Think David (Mexican troops) and Goliath (French Army)! Think “small” vs “mighty!” This all-important win gave a nation what it needed to keep going. To this day, it is a much-celebrated day in Mexico, and the US celebrates right along! Come on, do we seriously NEED a reason to celebrate in this country?!

What better way to honor this day than with friends and the spicy goodness of Wampler’s great line of pork products. From breakfast pork sausages in a wide variety of flavors to dinner sausages and Brats or plain ground pork and a yummy Boneless Pork loin. Whether the main attraction or a surprise ingredient, the array of Wampler’s flavors elevates any dish to next-level awesomeness. So, let’s grab a roll or two and spice up your dishes so they will be a battle victory remembered for years to come!

This year bringing easy appetizer-style dishes to the victory celebration of Cinco de Mayo the crowds will be saying “Viva la flavor” all day long. Taco cups are a quick, tasty treat that can be made ahead and put together right before the celebrations begin. The great thing with taco cups – besides the ease – is that the flavor and fun are second to none! And who doesn’t LOVE Jalapeno poppers? The awesome thing about using Wampler’s array of spiced sausage is you can offer a variety of heat! Finally – and one of the greatest appetizers for celebrations – chips and Wampler’s Hot Sausage cheese dip! For some, it can even be a meal! Bring Wampler’s Sausages to this battle and the victory will be yours!

Wampler’s Taco Cups are a celebration changer bar none. Use our prepared Wampler’s Taco Meat  - mild or hot - and make it as much of a taco as you like! Lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, sour cream, and creamy pour-on cheese! Wampler’s Mild Taco Meat goes great for the general public but if you want to add some spice, then our Hot Taco meat option is the battle changer here! By using wontons as the shell, it bakes up fast. Then, you can toss them in a zipper baggie and let the masses make their own, or put them on a tray and do them up quickly before serving! The choice is yours, but the experience of Wampler’s is for EVERYONE!

Wampler’s Taco Cups

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb roll of Wampler’s Mild or Hot Taco Meat.

• Gordo’s Cheese Dip (Any Flavor)

• 1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles

• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend)

• 24 wonton wrappers

HOW TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cooked pork, shredded cheese and Ro-Tel in a bowl and stir. Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with two wonton wrappers. Add taco mixture. Bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden. Top with 1 Tablespoon Gordo’s Cheese Dip.

*Optional: Top with sour cream and shredded lettuce, onions, avocado, for full taco experience*

Wampler’s Jalapeno Poppers

If a Jalapeño Popper is more your battle cry, then let Wampler’s lead the main charge here! The fun with this dish is that you can offer several heat levels, thus pleasing more tasty pallets and exciting the crowds! We have both mild and spicey flavored Wampler’s Sausage that can elevate the way to a tasty victory on Cinco de Mayo. You can offer both of these flavors and everyone can enjoy the victory!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound Wampler’s Hot Sausage

• 4-8 oz cream cheese (preference)

• 12-15 jalapeño peppers, sliced lengthwise, and seeded

DIRECTIONS:

1. Brown sausage, drain and return to heat. 

2. Add cream cheese to sausage and mix until completely melted and mixed well with sausage.

3. Spoon into jalapeño halves and place onto cookie sheet.

4. Bake at 365 for about 25 minutes until the jalapeños have cooked and are softened.

Wampler’s Hot Sausage Cheese Dip

And we saved the BEST for last! Cinco de Mayo wouldn’t be complete without one of the oldest and best appetizers EVER! Cheese Dip! And not just ANY cheese dip but Wampler’s Hot Sausage Cheese Dip!! You can tweak it to how you like. Any way you fix it, adding either our Mild or Hot sausage makes this one dish that will go fast! You can garnish your Taco Cups or Jalapeno Popper’s with this. You can make it spicey or plain! The secret to this is adding Gordo’s Cheese to make a smooth creamy texture before heaping in the Wampler’s Sausage! Welcome to flavor and texture heaven! You will long be remembered for this Cinco de Mayo victory!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Wampler’s Hot (or Mild) Sausage

• 2 lbs Velveeta cheese

• 1 tub Gordo’s Cheese dip

DIRECTIONS:

1. Crumble sausage and brown slowly on range top.

2. Melt cheese and cream on a low burner (a crockpot works well!).

3. Add sausage to cheese mixture.

4. Serve warm with chips (or fresh vegetables.)

Wampler’s flavor is always a hit at any get together and what better one to be celebrated than at Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy the fun, culture and festivities associated with the day and bring along a crowd pleaser! Wampler’s is great to have along as you celebrate with friends and family. Happy Cinco!!!!