Alongside the warmer weather and longer days, summer also brings grilling season. Whether you’re hosting a family cookout or neighborhood block party, a barbecue is a quintessential summer activity.
When planning your barbecue menu, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the amount of choices. You want options that all guests can enjoy, and clean food you’re proud to serve. Enter Wellshire, offering all natural and humanely raised meats that are just as ethical as they are tasty.
From hot dogs to sausages, we’ve got you—and your grill—covered. Read on for tips and tricks on hosting a fun summer BBQ with Wellshire.
Why Choose Wellshire For Your BBQ?
When shopping for an upcoming cookout, it can be tempting to toss the first products you see into your cart. After all, you want to get home and start grilling! But putting a bit more thought into the meats you choose is better for you, your family, and the environment.
At Wellshire, our ethically raised meats are all:
- Vegetarian-fed – Vegetarian feeding is better for animals, the environment, and the consumer. As opposed to unnatural livestock diets like corn and soy, vegetarian feeding is all natural. Plus, vegetarian-fed options are loaded with more beneficial vitamins, nutrients, and proteins than grain-fed meats.
- Humanely raised – Our vegetarian-fed animals graze freely on stress-free farms, which not only ensures a higher quality of life for livestock, but also promotes healthy land and plant growth.
- Antibiotic-free – We never inject antibiotics into any of our animals.
- Hormone-free – We don’t add risky growth hormones, either.
- Sustainable – Vegetarian feeding is an eco-friendly farming practice, with a significantly lower water usage and carbon footprint than less sustainable methods like grain feeding.
- Naturally wholesome – Our meats have no added chemicals, MSG, growth hormones, nitrates, or artificial ingredients. We’re all natural, all the time.
Look for the Wellshire logo to ensure your barbecue is both delicious and nutritious.
Wellshire Hot Dogs: A Barbecue Staple
No backyard BBQ is complete without hot dogs. Check out our Premium Uncured Beef Franks for a classic option everyone will enjoy. Don’t just take it from us—Wellshire hot dogs won “Best Texture” in Delish’s hot dog contest, and “Best Backyard BBQ” from Food and Wine magazine!
Wellshire beef franks are:
- Allergy safe – We’re committed to providing allergy-conscious labeling to keep you and your guests safe. All our packaging carefully describes allergen and ingredient information. Plus, rest assured that our hot dogs are completely free of: gluten, dairy, lactose, corn, pepper, nut, soy, and casein.
- Nutrient-rich – Our beef franks boast 7 grams of protein and 12 milligrams of calcium, with just 30 milligrams of cholesterol.
- Pre-seasoned – Our beef franks feature natural flavorings like organic vinegar, cherry powder, organic cane sugar, and paprika for lip-smacking, grill-ready flavor.
- Easy to cook – Simply toss your hot dogs on the grill, rotate them after a few minutes to evenly cook each side, and voilà! Pop them in a bun and add your favorite toppings.
Hot dogs are a super versatile barbecue food that guests can customize to their liking. For a fun kid-friendly option, check out our pigskins in a blanket recipe.
Spice It Up With Wellshire Sausages
For a twist on the traditional hot dog, try one of our smoky sausages. Like all Wellshire meats, they’re raised without antibiotics, vegetarian-fed, and ethically raised.
Choose from three tasty options:
- Smoked Fresh Turkey Kielbasa – This casein-free turkey sausage is seasoned with dried garlic, paprika, and sea salt. It’s a delicious, wholesome, and kosher option for any cookout.
- Smoked Polska Kielbasa – This Polish pork sausage is packed with 9 grams of protein. Simple yet irresistible.
- Smoked Chorizo Sausage – Grilling this Spanish-inspired sausage only adds to its smoky flavor.
Simply fire up the grill, plate, and serve!
Finishing Touches for a Successful BBQ
So, your meat is all ready to go. What’s next?
Toss some vegetables on the grill for quick and healthy sides—try corn on the cob, peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini. Whip up a potato salad or coleslaw, slice some fresh fruit, and you have a well-balanced barbecue.
Arrange some tables and chairs that make it easy for guests to mingle and grab second helpings. Lastly, consider adding some backyard games that will delight both adults and kids alike. Activities like an inflatable pool, cornhole, ring toss, and other lawn games provide hours of fun—and after working up an appetite, your Wellshire BBQ will taste that much better.
Stock up on Wellshire Meats at Whole Foods
For nearly three decades, Wellshire has been providing high-quality, all-natural food with an equal commitment to ethics and flavor. Now, enjoy all your Wellshire favorites from Whole Foods, available nationwide.
Use our handy store locator to find a Whole Foods supplier near you. Even more convenient, order Wellshire online from Amazon Fresh, and receive same-day delivery in qualifying locations.
Browse all our natural meats today to discover bacon, deli meat, breaded chicken, and more.
Sources:
Oregon State University. Discuss the role of grazing in a pasture-livestock system. https://forages.oregonstate.edu/nfgc/eo/onlineforagecurriculum/instructormaterials/availabletopics/grazing/role
