


And the beef brisket strips? Chad had a hand in those, too!Ĭhad is such a valuable asset to the team and it has been awesome watching him work next to his dad, Kelly, over the past year. He also worked to develop our Original and Italian Salami products, which are unique, small batch product that have quickly become a fan favorite. Chad’s contributions to Nolechek’s include a better understanding of the effects of cheese on the fermentation and shelf stability of snack sticks, which was his plant project. Chad committed to not only investing his time to the program but continued his responsibilities at Nolechek’s Meats. Not only in the case of the business financially investing in the individual, but from the individual that is completing the program. Investing two years and a significant amount of time to the program requires commitment. The structure of the program and classroom setting created a more in-depth experience that he anticipated when he began. He found the program beneficial and developed a better appreciation and understanding of the science and technical aspect of meat processing. When participants are finished they have obtained a well-rounded, in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the science behind making sausage, which makes a big difference in crafting quality product.Ĭhad was a member of the graduating class of 2012-2014, celebrating on January 17 th 2014. (Numbers differ based on how pigs are raised and processed.) The hams' main nutritional problem is sodium-up to 1,020 milligrams per serving in top-rated HoneyBaked, almost half of the recommended daily limit.Nolechek’s is proud to have Chad Nolechek, a Master Meat Crafter, on our team! Offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Science program, participants spend two years learning various elements of meat science. Applewood Farms is lowest in calories and fat Omaha Steaks, highest. Per 3-ounce serving, they have up to 160 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 1 to 4 grams of sugars.

All score just fair for nutrition, based on calories, fat, sodium, sugars, and other nutrients. The Ratings give details from taste tests in which our experts sampled three hams per brand.Ī fancy appearance isn't the only reason these hams are an occasional treat. That ham turned out to be somewhat dry and chewy.) Our winner: HoneyBaked, which was flavorful and consistently moist and tender. (Note: It wasn't from Harry & David, a mail-order biggie whose website says that "dinner guests won't be able to help but swoon" at the very scent of its ham. We tasted six and found one that was clearly best of the bunch. When you're serving a holiday dinner, what's better than having the main course arrive dressed up for the occasion? That's the allure of a spiral-cut ham.
