Discover five top butcher shops in Des Moines offering premium cuts, dry-aged meats, and local favorites for every occasion.

Plainfield’s Vermont Salumi has made a name for itself with handcrafted, locally sourced sausages. Late last year, salumiere Peter Colman debuted a line of bacon, too. On March 8, he finally began ...

Making your own bacon at home is easier than you might think, and the results are far superior to anything you can buy at the store. With just a few simple ingredients, a bit of patience, and the ...

One of the best parts of eating in Michigan is that we have local, craft producers for just about everything, and often times there are more than one for specific foodstuffs. But when it comes to dry ...

a whole lot of patience. The time between buying a cut of meat from the butcher to actually serving it at the table can be months. Or even years. That’s when the meat breaks down, unlocking flavor you ...

A good steak, roast, or stew will always have its place in the kitchen. But as you’re about to learn, few foods are more satisfying to make and eat than hunks of meat that you’ve cured with these two ...