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< Back House of Meats: Beer Battered Catfish Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 to 7 minutes for frying Serves: 4 to 6 Level: Easy About the Recipe This Crispy Beer-Battered Catfish is a delicious, golden-fried dish with a light, crispy coating and a hint of savory flavor from the beer and onions. Perfectly seasoned and deep-fried to perfection, these fillets pair wonderfully with fries, onion rings, or hush puppies. Serve them as a main dish or in a sandwich with tartar sauce for a satisfying meal. This recipe will work well with almost any fish fillet. Try with Pan Fish, Perch, or Walleye. Ingredients 3 lbs. House of Meats Catfish Fillets (or fish of your choice) ½ cup Cornmeal ½ cup Flour 2 Eggs 12 oz Beer ¼ cup Minced Onion 3 cups Vegetable Oil Salt & Pepper to taste Additional (optional): House of Meats French Fries, Onion Rings, or Hushpuppies Tartar Sauce Buns for fish sandwiches Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 5 to 7 minutes per batch Preparation Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Step 2: In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the beer and minced onions. Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 375°F. Step 4: Pat the catfish fillets dry with a paper towel. Step 5: Coat each fillet in the flour and cornmeal mixture, then dip into the beer and egg mixture, and coat again in the dry mixture. Step 6: Carefully place the coated fillets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. The fillets will float to the top when done. Step 7: Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel. Step 8: Serve hot with fries, onion rings, or hush puppies. For a fish sandwich, serve on a bun with tartar sauce. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Prep Time: No preparation! Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes Serves: Level: Beginner About the Recipe Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños are the ultimate appetizer for any occasion! With a perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and spicy flavors, these bites are a crowd-pleaser that's incredibly easy to make. The crispy bacon wrapping locks in the gooey, cheesy filling, while the jalapeño adds a delightful kick. Whether you're hosting a game day party, BBQ, or simply craving a savory snack, this recipe is sure to impress. Ingredients House of Meats Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation TO PREPARE: Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Step 2: Arrange House of Meats Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos on a foil lined baking sheet without touching. Step 3: Bake for approximately 20 minutes until bacon wrap is crisp. Step 4: Remove from the oven and rest tented with foil for 3 minutes. Cream stuffing may be HOT! Step 5: Try them with the dipping sauce of your choice. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Citrus Tilapia Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes Serves: 2 to 3 Level: Beginner About the Recipe This bright and zesty tilapia dish combines the fresh flavors of orange, lemon, and ginger for a light, flavorful meal. Lightly pan-seared and finished with a citrusy glaze, it's a refreshing twist on a simple fish dinner. Ingredients 1 lb. House of Meats Tilapia Fillets 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Butter ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice or high-quality store-bought orange juice 1 Lemon Zested & Juiced ½ tsp Grated Fresh Ginger 2 tbsp all Propose Flour Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper Preparation Step 1: On a plate, combine the flour and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the House of Meats Tilapia in the flour. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and just cooked through. Remove the fish and set aside. Step 3: Add the orange juice, 2 tbsp of the lemon juice, and the ginger to the skillet. Increase the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Step 4: Taste and add lemon zest or more lemon if necessary. Return the fish to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Grilling Pork Spare Ribs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Serves: 3 Level: Beginner About the Recipe This is a great rib recipe that can be made in under an hour, full of flavor, with rib meat that falls off the bone! Ingredients 1 slab House of Meats Pork Spare Ribs , approximately 4 to 5 lbs. Serves 3 with a 1/3 Slab per person. 1 - Bottle Thick BBQ Sauce We suggest Sweet Baby Rays, Gertie’s or Mississippi. Rib Rub. We suggest House of Meats Rib Rub or House of Meats Dad’s Seasoning. Foil. Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation Step 1: After opening the package of House of Meats Pork Spare Ribs trim the any excess fat from the inside of the ribs, pat dry and season well with rib rub. Step 2: Next, wrap your ribs in aluminum foil and place on the grill for about 40 minutes over medium heat. Step 3: After 40 minutes, peel the foil back and check the ribs. When they appear done, add BBQ sauce to the top side, remove the foil, and place directly on the grill for 5 minutes, then flip them over, apply BBQ sauce to the other side, and grill for another 5 minutes. Step 4: Your ribs are ready to serve. Serve with House of Meats Cole Slaw or Potato Salad. Don’t forget the Corn on the Cob. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Mark Siffer's Chicken Gumbo Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Want something special with common ingredients you have at home? This is "kicked up" and is easy to make when you shop at House of Meats! Ingredients 2 Whole HOM Cajun Marinated Chicken Breasts . Your House of Meats butcher will be glad to cut into ½ inch pieces. Just ask. 1 Link HOM Smoked Cajun SausageCut into 1/4 inch slices 1 Large Onion, chopped 1 cup Chopped Celery 1 cup Chopped Sweet Bell Peppers 1 cup Chopped Carrots 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms 3 tbsp Butter 3 tbsp Olive Oil 6 tbsp Flour 6 cups Chicken Broth, you may use water. Do not add bullion, too salty 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Salt and Pepper to taste Rice, Crusty Bread and Hot Sauce for garnish at serving Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation Step 1: In a large heavy soup pot melt the butter over medium low heat with the oil. Add the flour and Wisk constantly for about 8 min until the mixture (roux) becomes the color of peanut butter. Step 2: Add celery, onion, carrots, mushrooms, and bell pepper and stir until coated. Mixture will be very thick again so make sure to stir thoroughly and scrape the bottom of the pot. Add the HOM Smoked Cajun Sausage and the remaining stock, and simmer covered for about 30 min. Step 3: Taste for seasoning at this point and add salt and pepper to taste. (about 1½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper). Step 4: Add the chopped HOM Cajun Marinated Chicken Breasts cover and cook over low heat for about 1 hour stirring every 15 min. or so to keep from sticking to bottom of pot. Step 5: Serve over cooked rice or with a great crusty bread. Garnish with chopped parsley or hot sauce... Yummmmmmy! Great reheated the next day (if there is any left) ENJOY! Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Mother's Day Dinner Preparations Prep Time: Cook Time: Serves: Level: About the Recipe Celebrate Mother’s Day with a heartfelt and delicious home-cooked meal that brings elegance and ease to your table. This Tenderloin & Shrimp Appreciation Dinner is designed to impress without the stress. Every detail has been thoughtfully prepared from savory bacon-wrapped filet mignons to flavorful shrimp kabobs, creamy twice-baked potatoes, and a perfectly thawed cheesecake for dessert. Just follow the simple steps below to bring everything together with love and make Mom feel truly celebrated. Ingredients House of Meats Mother's Day Dinner Package Preparation Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Filet Mignon To Prepare: Preheat grill to 400–500°F . Place Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin Filet Mignon on the grill. Cook for 4–5 minutes , until golden brown and slightly charred. Turn the steaks over and grill: 3–5 minutes for medium-rare 5–7 minutes for medium 8–10 minutes for medium-well Check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer: Medium-Rare: 130°F Medium: 140°F Medium-Well: 150°F Twice-Baked Potatoes To Prepare: From thawed: Microwave on high for 3 minutes Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes From frozen: Microwave on high for 5 minutes Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes Shrimp Kabobs To Prepare: Grill over medium heat for 2–3 minutes . Turn and grill for an additional 1–2 minutes . Shrimp are done when they turn pink . Do not overcook. Cheesecake To Prepare: Place the frozen cheesecake in the refrigerator when you arrive home. About 45 minutes before dinner , remove from refrigerator. Plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let thaw on the counter until ready to serve. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Whole Beef Tenderloin Prep Time: 12 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 8 Level: Intermediate About the Recipe Ingredients 4.50 lbs House of Meats Whole Beef Tenderloin (ask our butchers to trim and tie your tenderloin!) 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, at room temperature 1 tbsp Kosher salt 1 tbsp Course Ground Black Pepper 1 tbsp Garlic Powder Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation Step 1: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Be sure your oven is very clean , the high temperature will cause it to smoke. Step 2: Place the HOM Whole Trimmed Beef Tenderloin on a sheet pan and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Spread softened butter on the tenderloin with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, pepper, and garlic. Step 3: Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare. Step 4: Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Step 5: While your roast is resting, in a saucepan on the stove bring your House of Meats Au Jus ( you may add the drippings from the roast ) to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Step 6: Remove the strings and slice the fillet thickly. Serve and enjoy! Tips: If a serving is too rare for one of your guests, simply hold their piece of Prime Rib in your simmering Au Jus for the count of 10. This will cook the meat and remove the rareness while the meat will remain moist and tender. They will think you are a culinary genius! Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Lucy's Seafood Stew Prep Time: Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes Serves: Level: Beginner About the Recipe This seafood stew is a cozy, flavorful dish filled with a mix of fresh fish and shellfish, cooked in a savory broth with garlic, herbs, and a hint of spice. It’s a comforting meal that’s easy to enjoy with some crusty bread or rice. Perfect for any seafood lover! Ingredients 8 Slices House of Meats Sliced Bacon 1 Yellow Onion, diced 1/2 lb. Large shrimp cut in thirds, raw 1/2 lb. Bay Scallops sautéed 1/2 lb. Crab Meat 2/3 cup Flour 6 cups Seafood stock, hot 4 cups Potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled 2 cups Heavy Cream 2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Black Pepper 1 cup Gruyere Cheese, grated 1/4 cup Green Onion, diced Chopped parsley (for garnish) Preparation Step 1: Fry the bacon in a large Dutch oven. Step 2: Remove from pan, trimming excess fat, then coarsely chop. Sauté the onions in the bacon drippings over medium high heat until transparent, about 3 minutes. Step 3: Add flour, stirring to prevent lumps; cook for 3-5 minutes, until mixture just begins to turn golden. Step 4: Add seafood stock gradually, whisking to prevent lumps until liquid thickens. Reduce heat to simmer and add potatoes, seafood, old bay and black pepper. Step 5: Simmer for 10 minutes; DO NOT allow to boil. Step 6: Add cream, mix thoroughly, then ad grated cheese and green onions, heat until cheese melts smoothly. Garnish each serving as desired with chopped bacon, grated cheese and chopped parsley. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Tomato Basil Mahi Mahi Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Level: Beginner to Intermediate About the Recipe This vibrant dish features golden pan-seared Mahi Mahi fillets topped with a savory, slightly tangy tomato basil sauce. Bursting with fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, it's perfect for any night of the week. You can also substitute any mild white fish in place of Mahi Mahi. Ingredients 4 – 6 oz. House of Meats Tilapia Fillets 8 Ritz Crackers, crushed ½ tsp Seasoned Salt ¼ tsp Chili Powder ¼ tsp Adobo seasoning* 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, cold Adobo Seasoning Substitute * If you don't have Adobo Seasoning, you can substitute a mix of: Garlic powder Onion powder Smoked paprika Cumin Oregano Salt Small amount of cayenne pepper (depending on your desired spice level) To achieve a similar flavor profile! Preparation Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Step 2: Arrange HOUSE OF MEATS Tilapia Fillets on a lined baking sheet. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Ritz Crackers with seasoned salt, chili powder, and adobo seasoning (use clean hands to mix). Step 4: Cut butter into 6 equal pats. Place one pat directly in the center of each Tilapia Fillet. Step 5: Cut the remaining 2 pats of butter into pea-sized pieces and mix by hand into the cracker mixture. Sprinkle crumbs equally over each Tilapia Fillet. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: How to Prepare House of Meats Honey Glazed Smoked Pork Chops Prep Time: 0 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 1 Level: Easy About the Recipe House of Meats Honey Glazed Pork Chops are ready to go on the grill or oven and are the perfect meal for a busy week-night. You can enjoy a meal of probably the most tender, juicy pork chops you've ever has in less than 15 minutes of cooking time! Ingredients House of Meats Honey Glazed Smoked Pork Chops Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation Grilling Method: Pre-heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill plates with vegetable oil to prevent food from sticking. Grill your House of Meats Honey Glazed Smoked Pork Chops for approximately 4 to 6 minutes until they begin to caramelize. Turn and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes. They should reach the internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve with small Potatoes and Corn on the Cob roasted on the grill. Delicious and little clean-up! Oven Method: Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. While the oven is pre-heating, place a cast-iron skillet, or an oven proof pan on the stove to pre-heat. Add a few tablespoons of oil. Fry your House of Meats Honey Glazed Smoked Pork Chops on one side for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, and place the pan in the oven. Bake the chops for 20 minutes in the oven until the temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. NOTE: No matter which method you use to cook your smoked pork chops, let them rest a few minutes to keep the juices in the meat. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Famous Colorado Roast Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Boneless Eye of Pork, Stuffed with our Homemade Bread Dressing and layered with Bacon. DELICIOUS! Ingredients 4 lbs House of Meats Pork Colorado Roast - You will need 3/4 to 1 lb. per person. Foil Instant Read Meat Thermometer Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation Step 1: GRILL ROTISSERIE : This roast is excellent cooked on an outdoor grill rotisserie. You should grill for approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes at medium high heat. Follow the additional instructions for baking in the oven. Step 2: OVEN : Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Step 3: Place House of Meats Pork Colorado Roast on a baking pan with parchment paper and cover or tent with foil. Step 4: Bake in the oven for 30 minutes per pound at 350 degrees. Step 5: Uncover the last 30 minutes of scheduled cooking time to brown and crisp bacon. Step 6: Pull and tent to rest roast at approximate 135 degrees. Internal temperature will raise to 145 degrees while resting. Step 7: Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Internal temperature of the Eye of Pork should be 145 degrees when done. Remove strings and serve with Scalloped Potatoes , a vegetable and applesauce. Previous Next

< Back House of Meats: Oven Ready Seasoned Pork & Beef Meat Loaf Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 Level: Easy About the Recipe Comfort Food Feature: HOM Florentine Meat Loaf. Our delicious seasoned meat loaf is enhanced with Spinach, Ham, and Provolone Cheese. Ingredients House of Meats Homemade Meatloaf Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store! Preparation Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2: Place Meat Loaf in a 2 lb. loaf pan, and pack tightly. Place the loaf pan, uncovered, in the oven with a tray under the pan, in case of overflow. The convenient aluminum pan that the Meat Loaf comes in works great. Step 3: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees. Smaller loaves bake for approximately 45 minutes. You may top it with ketchup for the last 15 minutes of baking time. Step 4: Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans or corn. Enjoy! NOTE: The loaf will appear pink in the middle after it has been fully cooked. This is caused by the seasonings and is normal. The Meat Loaf is fully cooked if it has reached 145 degrees internal temperature. Previous Next