Father's Day Cookout Planning and Weekend Specials

Dad deserves a great meal, and on this episode of Meat & Greet, Myke Stittsworth helps you plan the perfect Father's Day cookout. Whether your dad is a steak guy, a brat guy, or a ribs guy — Myke has the plan.

He also talks about what's on special at Stittsworth Meats for the weekend and shares gift ideas for the grill-loving dad in your life.

Father's Day Menu Ideas

• Ribeye or T-bone: the classic Father's Day steak
• Ribs for the dad who likes low-and-slow
• Build-your-own burger bar for the whole family
• Weekend specials at Stittsworth Meats

About Meat & Greet

Myke Stittsworth joins KBUN Sports Radio's High Noon every week from Stittsworth Meats in Bemidji, MN.

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🍖 Recipe: Stittsworth Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

An elegant yet impressive Father's Day centerpiece -- tender Stittsworth filet mignon wrapped in Stittsworth bacon and finished with a simple pan sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 Stittsworth Filet Mignon steaks (6 oz each, 1.5 inches thick)
• 8 strips Stittsworth Bacon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Wrap each Stittsworth filet with 2 strips of Stittsworth Bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
2. Season wrapped filets generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1.5 tablespoons of butter.
4. Sear bacon-wrapped filets 3--4 minutes per side for medium-rare, ensuring bacon crisps slightly.
5. Transfer filets to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
6. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté shallots and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Deglaze pan with red wine, scraping up browned bits, then add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary.
8. Simmer sauce 5--7 minutes to reduce by half, then stir in mustard and adjust seasoning.
9. Plate filets and spoon pan sauce around each steak.
10. Remove toothpicks and garnish with fresh herb sprigs before serving.

Pro Tip: Stittsworth filet mignon is one of the most tender cuts available, but it's lean. The Stittsworth Bacon wrap adds crucial fat and flavor while protecting the meat's delicate texture during cooking.