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Memorial Day is right around the corner and we all know what that means! It's time to fire up the grill and create some memorable moments with friends and family. There's no better way to kick off this grilling season than with these 5 WILD Memorial Day recipes.  Be sure to check out Wilders' Memorial Day Sale, for all the main essentials! CLASSICS WITH A TWIST   BACON BURGERS  Featured Meats: Pasture-Raised Wagyu Ground Beef & Pasture-Raised Uncured Bacon *Recipe Credits to The Spruce Eats  Ingredients  1 1/2 pounds Wilders Wagyu ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 Wilders pork bacon slices, diced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/4 cups fresh soft breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Vegetable oil, for the grill Directions Combine together your ground beef, onion, bacon, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Make sure it’s all blended together! Make 6 equally shaped patties and sprinkle them lightly with flour on both sides. Fire up the grill! Heat one side to medium-high heat (400-470°F) and the other side to low heat (200-250°F).  Now you’re ready to get cooking! Put your burgers on the medium-high heat side until them become well-browned or about 2 minutes on each side. Move them over to the low heat side and let them cook to your desire, about 3-5 minutes (at least 165°F).  Now it’s time to complete your epic bacon burger! Toast your bun and get to adding toppings! GRILLED BEER BRATS Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Pork Bratwurst *Recipe Credits to Plays Well With Butter Ingredients  24 ounces of beer (whatever kind you like) 1 pack of Wilders Pork Bratwurst 1 medium yellow onion, sliced Directions Marinate the brats in beer for 6-24 hours. The longer the better! Using a cast iron skillet, boil the the brats and sliced onions in beer for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature is 145°F.  It's time to grill! Transfer the brats from the skillet to the grill gates, turning them every few minutes until they are charred to your desire and internal temperature it at least 165°F. (Optional) Cook the sliced onions to add as a topping to your brat! Or keep it classic and just add your favorite mustard! STEAK SENSATIONS COOKING NEW YORK STRIP   Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Wagyu New York Strip Steak  *Recipe Credits to Hey Grill Hey   Ingredients  Wilders New York Strip Steak Kosher or course salt Butter mixture (optional) Directions Take your steak out of the fridge and grab your preferred salt! Rub it into the meat and allow it to come to temperature. Heat up your grill to high heat, roughly 900°F on the grates. Once the grill is hot and ready, place your steak diagonally on the grates. Let it rest there for 2-3 minutes. Flip it and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes! This achieves a medium rare style. Challenge! Try to turn your steak at a 45 degree angle before flipping it to the other side. Can you make those criss-cross lines? After you finish grilling it, place the NY Strip on top of your smeared butter mixture (optional) and let it sit for 8-10 minutes. Enjoy! CHUCK RANCH STEAK Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Wagyu Chuck Ranch Steak   *Recipe Credits to Dinner at the Zoo & Kitchen Laughter   Ingredients  1 Wilders Chuck Ranch Steak 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Directions Place all ingredients except the steak into a bowl. Mix to combine. Add steaks to the marinade and let marinate for 1-24 hours. The longer, the more flavorful! Fire up the grill and preheat to a medium-high heat of 375-400°F. Grill each side of the chuck ranch steak for about 4 minutes for a medium rare (130°F-135°F) to medium (135°F-145°F) finish. Cooking it above this temperature may dry out the meat. Let the steak to rest for 5 minutes, allowing all the juices to settle within the steak. OUR TEAM'S WILDCARD SMOKED BOSTON BUTT   Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Pork    *Recipe Credits to allrecipes   Ingredients  4 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground your favorite chili powder 7 pounds of Wilders Boston Butt 1 pack of hamburger buns Directions Preheat your outdoor smoker to 200-225°F. Mix together brown sugar and chili powder in a small bowl. Give the pork some love and rub it all over the Boston Butt! Place it in your smoker and let it cook 6-18 hours, checking on it occasionally. It should reach a temperature of 165°F. When it’s ready, let it 8-10 minutes before you get to shredding! Toast those buns and you’ve got yourself a Pulled Pork Sandwich! Add any sauces of your choosing!

  Our Wilders' ladies had a great opportunity through Got To Be NC to participate in the 2023 Flavors of the Carolinas Show in Concord, NC at the end of February! Jaclyn, Founder, and Danielle, Brand & Operations Manager, were in attendance with over 150 other exhibitors from across the state showcasing Wilders 100% Fullblood Wagyu Beef & Berkshire Pork. Each exhibitor had the chance to mingle and connect with retailers, distributors and restaurants from the Southeast. Over 500 attendees worked their way through the exhibitor hall over the course of five hours. This was an invitation-only event, and allowed attendees to sample locally grown and made products from North Carolina. It was also a chance for exhibitors to educate retailers and restaurants on their products and discuss wholesale pricing.  Jaclyn and Danielle had a packed day with a lot of interaction, being the only exhibitor to showcase locally raised 100% Fullblood Wagyu beef! With the help of Wilders' favorite caterer, J-Top's BBQ Shop, the ladies were able to serve attendees samples of Wilders 100% Fullblood Wagyu teriyaki meatballs, Wilders 100% Fullblood Wagyu steak crostinis with goat cheese and chimichurri, and Wilders Berkshire pork chili!  We are grateful for the connections that were made at this event between the Wilders team and other local producers and retailers and food industry professionals. We are already counting down the days until the next Flavors of the Carolinas Show in 2024!  

Tasty touchdowns will be achieved when you cook these four delicious Super Bowl recipes! Celebrate the big game with these easy recipes that will make any team go WILD! Be sure to purchase our Super Bowl Bundle, filled with the recipe's main essentials! #1. Mimi's Sausage Dip  Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Pork Sausage A mouth-watering addition to any breakfast! Whether you prefer hot or mild, you can count on flavor in every bite with this ground pork sausage. Click here to purchase.  Recipe *Recipe credits to Player's Retreat Grab a chip and dig into this delicious, creamy sausage dip!  Ingredients  (1 Tbsp) vegetable oil (6 oz) Wilders mild ground sausage (1 can) diced tomatoes with green chiles (8 oz) package cream cheese, diced Salt Pepper Tortilla Chips Directions Heat oil in a pot on medium-high heat Add in Wilders sausage and cook. Break up into smaller pieces until well browned Cook sausage through. Drain off excess grease  Reduce the heat to medium and add in tomatoes Using a spoon, cut up tomatoes in the pot and let simmer (3-5 minutes) Add in the diced cream cheese. Stir until melted  Season the mixture with salt and pepper If the dip is too thick for your liking, add small increments of water. It should have a thick cream consistency  Serve warm with scoop tortilla chips, enjoy! *Tip: Make it spicy with our Hot Wilders Ground Sausage   #2. Brats and Peppers  Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Pork Bratwurst This German-style pork sausage is hearty and filling! Coming in 6-inch links, these make a great option for lunch or dinner. Click here to purchase. Recipe *Recipe credits to Good Cheap Eats Hosting a big crowd? Gather around the grill and whip up some juicy brats and peppers! Ingredients  (1 pack) Wilders pork bratwurst  (1 Tbsp) olive oil (1) red bell pepper (1) green bell pepper (1) yellow onion Salt Pepper (1/2 tsp) oregano (1 Tbsp) red wine vinegar  (1 pack) hot dog buns  Directions Heat outdoor grill to medium low Place the bratwurst on the grill and cook through. The internal temp should be 160 degrees. Estimated time to cook is 15-20 minutes While the brats cook, heat oil in a skillet Place thinly sliced, seeded, and cored red and green peppers into pan Add in thinly sliced onion and let simmer until tender Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste Add in oregano and red wine vinegar. Toss the mixture Serve the brats in toasted hot dog buns. Top with the pepper/onion mixture *Additional condiments include dijon mustard, horseradish, relish, slaw, cheese, and more!   #3. Wilders Wagyu Burgers Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Wagyu Patties Made with Wagyu beef, you can expect all of the taste, richness, and marbling of a Wagyu steak packed into a burger form. Click here to purchase. Recipe Who doesn't love a mouth-watering Wagyu burger on game day? Check out our famous burgers perfect for your special party.  Ingredients  (1 pack) Wilders Wagyu patties (1 pack) cheese (1) tomato (1 head) lettuce (1 pack) hamburger buns  Salt Pepper Garlic powder Directions Click here for the full recipe.  #4. St. Louis-Style Ribs  Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Ribs This squared cut comes from the spare ribs and perfect for soaking up juices!  Click here to purchase. Recipe Recipe credits to: Delish Bake and enjoy these saucy ribs. They are 100% finger-licking good!  Ingredients  (1 pack) Wilders St. Louis-Style ribs (2 Tbsp) brown sugar (2 tsp) salt (1 tsp) garlic powder (1 tsp) onion powder (1 tsp) oregano (1/2 tsp) ground black pepper (1/2 tsp) chili powder (1/2 tsp) mustard powder (1/4 tsp) cayenne powder (4 Tbsp) cubbed butter (1 cup) barbecue sauce Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil Trim membrane on the ribs if thick  Combine brown sugar and seasonings in a small mixing bowl Take the mixture and evenly coat ribs  Distribute butter over the ribs. Wrap ribs in foil and place on the baking sheet Bake until meat is tender The total bake time is around 2-2 1/2 hours  As a final touch, broil your unwrapped ribs and brush with barbecue sauce  Broil until the sauce is caramelized, around 5 minutes  Take out of oven to cool, enjoy!   Prepare for Game Day  Are you now ready to serve these tasty dishes on game day? We sure are! For more recipes click the here. To purchase all Wilders pasture-raised meats click here.  We wish you all a wonderful and safe Super Bowl! Go WILD!

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We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” But if your new year’s resolutions have you a little less than enthused about what food is considered “healthy”, we have great news: Wagyu has numerous health benefits! These prime cuts are more than just a pretty face (although the marbling can’t be beat!) - they bring in some major nutritional advantages when compared to grocery store beef. Here’s what Wilders Wagyu can do for you: 1. Wagyu Beef Fat Content News flash: not all fat is bad! The “good” stuff is in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which lower the risk of disease. “Bad fats” are found in trans fats, which get the bad rap for disease risk, weight gain, etc. While Wagyu beef contains more intramuscular fat, it does not contain the unhealthy fatty acids. The ratio of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids are lower in Wagyu. These fatty acids found in conventional beef are associated with inflammation, as opposed to the healthier fats found in Wagyu beef. 2. CLA Omega-6 Fatty Acids Wagyu is also known for being a great source of conjugated linoleic acid, or “CLA.” This omega-6 fatty acid is known for numerous health benefits, such as reduced body fat, improved muscle mass, and lowered disease risk"CLA may lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of certain cancer and reduce the risk for Alzheimer's disease, although more research is needed in this area," says Andrew Akhaphong, RD, LD, a dietitian for Mackenthun's Fine Foods. A review in Public Health Nutrition also noted that eating foods with CLA can help to lower LDL cholesterol levels, often referred to as "bad cholesterol" for heart health. 3. Oleic Acid But wait, there’s more! Wagyu is also a good source of oleic acid, which the FDA stated, “may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” This fatty acid is found in olive oil, and is one of the major contributors to the health benefits associated with using olive oil, such as benefits to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It is also known to reduce cholesterol, increase healthy blood vessel function, and assist with the immune system. 4. Sustainable Practices In addition to the naturally occurring nutritional properties of Fullblood Wagyu, Wilders takes it a step further. We are committed to offering a product as close to nature as possible. We raise our cattle with no added growth hormones or steroids. That also means sourcing local, sustainable goods that fuel not only our animals, but the planet. We grow and harvest the hay and silage that we use to feed our animals. And if we choose to feed other grain and commodities, they are sourced from local NC farmers. The nutrition program that our beef animals are on is a total mixed ration that is very highly studied and is an exact science of the protein and nutrients that those animals need, no more no less. Buy some Wagyu today!   Curious where all this data came from? Check out our sources: Composition of Wagyu Fat and its Health Benefits Wagyu Beef Nutrition: Health Benefits, Risks, and How to Cook It National Library of Medicine: Association of Foods Enriched in CLA FDA Review of Oleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Impact of Beef Consumption on Saturated Fat  

Wilders is excited to announce that we now offer nationwide shipping for all of our premium meats and products! This means that your out-of-state friends and family can enjoy Wilders from the comfort of their own home. We hope this WILD addition to our services will make it even easier for you to enjoy our highest-quality cuts! Shipping Options: Wilders shipping prices are based on different zones of the United States. To calculate your shipping, locate your zone on the map below. Shipping costs are based on the total order amount in your cart at checkout.   Zone Breakdown:    NORTH CAROLINA: $0-$199 — $25 Shipping $200+ — FREE Shipping Please note additional shipping costs will apply to overweight products. See full list of overweight products at the bottom of this page. EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI: $0-$249 — $25 Shipping $250+ — FREE Shipping   Please note additional shipping costs will apply to overweight products. See full list of overweight products at the bottom of this page. MIDDLE STATES: $0-$99 — $75 Shipping $100-$199 — $50 Shipping $200-$499 — $25 Shipping $500+ — FREE Shipping Please note additional shipping costs will apply to overweight products. See full list of overweight products at the bottom of this page. WEST COAST: $0-$99 — $100 Shipping $100-$749 — $75 Shipping $750+ — FREE Shipping Please note additional shipping costs will apply to overweight products. See full list of overweight products at the bottom of this page. Shipping Information:  Wilders ships only to the contiguous United States.  Unfortunately, we are unable to ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and outside of the United States at this time.  Product Packaging: All shipments are frozen over dry ice. Please plan accordingly when placing your order for delivery.  Our products may take up to 3 to 4 days to completely thaw. Wilders recommends our customers thaw products in the refrigerator for best freshness. Order Processing: Orders will be processed on the following Mondays and Tuesdays after purchase. How To Track Your Order: Once your order has been confirmed, a tracking number will be sent to you via email.  Please contact orders@wilders.com for order concerns. Shipping Time: All orders have an estimated delivery of 2-3 days after shipping.  We ask you to please accept ALL packages, even if it is delayed or damaged. If there are any issues, please contact us. Inclement weather may delay shipments. Wilders is not responsible for unpredictable weather conditions that may occur. Address Information:  Please provide and double check the street address for each order. At this time, we cannot ship to P.O. box addresses.  Wilders highly recommends using residential addresses in order to decrease shipping/delivery delays.  Order Changes & Cancellations:  Order Changes: Changes are okay! Be sure to place all order changes at least 2 business days before shipment. After an order has been shipped, no changes can be made.  Cancellations: Once orders have been shipped, we cannot guarantee a cancellation request.  Sending Wilders as a Gift?  Take advantage of nationwide shipping and send Wilders to all your friends and family! From our delicious cuts of Wagyu to our beautiful bundles, there is something guaranteed for every occasion.  Shop our variety of delicious pasture-raised meats here.  *Please double check the recipients address and information before checkout.  Overweight Products  Due to the size and weight of certain items, there may be an additional shipping fee for what we refer to as "overweight products." These products typically require special handling and shipping arrangements. The additional fee helps cover these extra costs and guarantees the quality service you expect from us. You will be notified of any additional charges at checkout. Please reference the list below for what items constitute as an overweight products: Large Boston Butt Any size Wagyu Brisket Boneless Smoked Ham Wagyu Whole Tenderloin Wagyu Whole Strip Loin Wagyu Whole Ribeye Loin Any size Wagyu Bone-In Ribs Wagyu Back Ribs Wagyu Whole Sirloin Whole Pork Loin Bone-In

Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Pork Sausage A mouth-watering addition to any breakfast! Whether you prefer hot or mild, you can count on flavor in every bite with this ground pork sausage. Click here to purchase.  Recipe Fill up the whole family and make busy mornings a breeze with these Wilders breakfast sausage crescent rolls! Ingredients:  1 pound of Wilders breakfast pork sausage (mild or hot) 8oz plain cream cheese 1 can of crescent rolls Instructions:  Brown one pound of Wilders mild or hot breakfast pork sausage in a pan. Melt one block of cream cheese in the pan with the sausage. Unroll crescent dough on a pan. Place cream cheese and sausage mixture into the middle of one crescent roll, and roll up. Repeat for remaining rolls. Follow baking directions on crescent roll can. Enjoy! Check out our shop for all of your Wagyu and Angus beef, Berkshire pork, and pasture-raised chicken!

Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Pork Chops   Pork chops are the most tender cut, coming from the tenderloin. This perfectly portioned package comes with 2 bone-in pasture-raised pork chops ready to be seasoned and enjoyed. These cuts with the bone in produce an extra kick of flavor and nutrition! Click here to purchase.  Recipe You'll love Wilders hot pepper jelly glazed pork chops! Take them to the next level with Peggy Rose Jellies from the Midtown Farmers Market. Careful, this recipe is dangerously addictive. Ingredients:    One pack of Wilders bone-in Berkshire pork chops Salt Pepper 12 oz Pepper jelly (we recommend Peggy Rose, made in Raleigh, NC!) Olive oil   Instructions: Prepare lightly seasoned Wilders Pork Chops in skillet on stove with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook each side approximately 6 minutes per side. Spread Hot Pepper Jelly over one side of the pork chop and continue cooking 2 minutes. Turn the pork chop over and spread more pepper jelly and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Allow glaze to thicken, coating each side of the pork chop.  Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!   Check out our shop for all of your 100% Fullblood Wagyu beef and Berkshire pork!

Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Beef Roast A classic for the holidays! Our pasture-raised beef roasts are mouth-watering and fork-tender. They're best cooked low and slow, accompanied by some carrots, potatoes, and herbs. Enjoy! Click here to shop our beef roasts.  Cooking Tips If you're making that special holiday meal with Wilders pasture-raised beef, you're already off to a great start! Take your mouth-watering, flavor-packed roast to the next level with some simple best practices from our favorite local chefs:  1. Seasoning There's a reason for the saying "goes together like salt and pepper" - this classic combination is all you need for a perfect Wilders roast! Season generously to pull out all that juicy marbling.  2. Searing Now that you've got all of those flavors popping, lock them in! Whether you're roasting in a pan, dutch oven, or crock pot, always sear the meat. You don't want to lose any of those mouth watering juices in the cooking process. 3. Roasting It's choose your own adventure here, as long as you do it low and slow! Crock pot, instant pot, dutch oven, roasting pan - they all work and it's mostly a matter of preference. Don't forget to add in some onion, garlic, and your favorite roasting veggies.   Check out our shop for all of your 100% Fullblood Wagyu beef and Berkshire pork!

Wilders Donates Over 500 Pounds of Pasture-Raised Wagyu to Hurricane Victims  Based in North Carolina, our team is far too familiar with the devastation a hurricane can cause. Which is why, when Hurricane Ian hit Florida, we knew we wanted to help.  Some of our coworkers from RiverWild headed down to Florida with a trailer full of supplies to help repair homes and businesses in the wake of the hurricane. Wilders was honored to contribute 500 pounds of our ground, pasture-raised Wagyu to that trailer load of love, and pray for God's protection and provision over the recipients.  “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” -Helen Keller

Featured Meat: Pasture-Raised Wagyu Filet Mignon Also known as "filet mignon," this cut is as tender as they come. These tenderloin filets will fall off of your fork, are packed with juicy flavor, and have that highly coveted 100% Fullblood Wagyu marbling throughout.  Click here to purchase. Recipe John, one of our favorite local chefs, teaches you everything you need to know about mastering the art of cooking steak! Check out the video above to follow along as he cooks the perfect filet mignon. Ingredients 100% Fullblood Wagyu Filet Mignon Slice of bacon Steak seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder) Compound butter (butter, Italian seasoning) Avocado oil Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees Warm pan on medium-high heat, add compound butter and avocado oil to pan While the pan is heating, wrap the filet in bacon and hold together with a toothpick Season both sides with your steak seasoning Sear in pan for about 1 minute per side, or until a crust forms on each side Finish in the oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the center reaches 135 degrees (medium-rare) Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes Optional: top with compound butter Serve with potatoes and your favorite seasonal vegetable - enjoy! Check out our shop for all of your favorite 100% Fullblood Wagyu prime cuts and Berkshire pork!