Our Story
For over 80 years, Stittsworth Meats has been a cornerstone of the Turtle River community. What started as a family butcher shop in 1940 grew into something larger — a destination for people who believe that the best food comes from knowing exactly where it came from and how it was made.
We believe in doing things the right way — sourcing from local farms, using time-honored smoking techniques, and putting quality above everything else. No fillers, no shortcuts, no compromises.
Our Promise
Every product that leaves our shop carries the Stittsworth name — and with it, four generations of commitment to quality. No artificial fillers. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just real ingredients, real smoke, and real flavor.
We don't make meat sticks. We make the thing people reach for at 2am on a road trip and never forget. That's the standard.
— Mychal Stittsworth, 4th GenerationSince 1940
Orval Stittsworth opens a butcher shop in Turtle River, MN. The community has a place to get real, handcrafted meats.
Second generation expands the operation. Signature smoke recipes are developed — the same ones used to this day.
The Stittsworth tradition passes to the next generation. New products, same uncompromising standards.
Fourth generation joins, bringing new vision: e-commerce, nationwide shipping, and a new era of growth.
Shipping to all 50 states. Same family. Same smoke. Same pride.
Straight from the Source
"Best brats I have ever had. My whole family orders from Stittsworth now. The smokehouse flavor is absolutely unreal."
— Jason R., Wisconsin
"Ordered for a family reunion. 40 people, every single one asked where the meat came from. Stittsworth for life."
— Maria T., Minnesota
"The beef jerky is unlike anything you will find at a gas station. This is real craft product. Worth every penny."
— Derek M., Iowa
"I grew up eating Stittsworth meats at my grandpa's cabin. Tasting them again was like going home. Pure nostalgia."
— Sarah L., Minnesota
From the Kitchen
Recipes, stories, and smokehouse wisdom from four generations.
April 11, 2026
Stittsworth rope sausage layered with Yukon Golds, cream of mushroom, and sharp cheddar. A Minnesota hotdish elevated to something worth...
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April 11, 2026
Ground brat patties smoked over applewood then seared hard over charcoal. The burger that changes everything. Four generations of Stittsworth...
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April 11, 2026
10-minute Honey BBQ Meat Stick snack plate with smoked gouda, apple, and local honey. No cooking. Maximum impact.
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Four generations of recipes. Real smoke. Real flavor.
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Signature Bratwurst
Slow-smoked brats over a bed of Minnesota wild rice, finished with a honey-mustard glaze and caramelized onions.
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Colorado Beef Jerky
A crowd-stopping board built around our Colorado Beef Jerky, summer sausage slices, sharp cheddar, and Northwoods mustard.
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Blueberry Wild Rice Summer Sausage
Summer sausage, fingerling potatoes, peppers, and eggs in a cast-iron over an open fire.
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