4 delicious local food pairings to enjoy this summer

We love the warm glow of summertime, and we love local food—it’s a truly perfect combination. If you feel the same way, here are a few delicious food combinations to try in the weeks ahead. These simple meals are outstanding—plus, you’re supporting local farmers and food producers with every delicious bite.

Please contact us or visit our Yonge Street butcher shop to find these amazing local products and so much more. We look forward to serving you! And if there’s a summer food combination you think should have made this list, let us know in the comments on Instagram or Facebook.

A great steak + panzanella salad

This dinner has everything you need: a delicious cut of Ontario beef plus a savoury salad with local produce, fresh herbs, vinaigrette-soaked homemade croutons and some great cheese. We love this excellent recipe from the County Heirlooms cookbook—if you don’t have burrata on hand, use something like mini bocconcini instead. Your dinner will still be incredible.

Tender Ontario pork chops + grilled peaches

Grilled peaches are incredibly easy to prepare and deliver huge flavour. (If you haven’t made them before, here’s how.) When they’re in season, they’re perfection—so make the most of them! We love pairing grilled peaches with a tender Ontario pork chop. Consider using a maple chipotle seasoning or a coffee-based spice rub—the savoury, spicy notes complement both the meat and sweet summer fruit.

Your fave burger + Caplansky’s horseradish mustard

You can top our Ontario beef burgers any way you like and they’re going to be delicious, but allow us a humble suggestion: a generous spoonful of Caplansky’s horseradish mustard plus lettuce, a slice of tomato, mayo and thin-sliced red onions. (Ketchup optional!) If you don’t enjoy horseradish, consider using Caplansky’s ballpark or dijon mustard instead. We carry all three products in our Yonge Street butcher shop.

Sausages + Marty’s sauerkraut

Marty’s Pickles are a customer favourite, but don’t forget to try their amazing sauerkraut, too. The taste and texture are amazing—it’s a must-try product that’s ideal for summer BBQs. We love Marty’s sauerkraut with mild Italian pork sausages, but it also pairs well with hot Italian, French and other sausage varieties. Whether you enjoy your sausage and sauerkraut on a plate or in a bun, it’s going to be a winning dish.

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