I met the team from Vermont Smoke & Cure at Sweets & Snacks in 2017. I’ve been a big fan and have kept up with them through the years. They recently sent me a huge care package in advance of some of their new products coming out. I’m going to share some with a lucky reader.
Vermont Smoke & Cure got its start in 1962 in South Barre, Vermont. For the next 50 years, we operated in a farmhouse and then in the back of a gas station. In 2006, Chris Bailey, a farmer, chef and former US team cyclist took over and renamed the business Vermont Smoke & Cure. Chris brought a modern approach to recipes, processing techniques. They rebranded in 2015 and expanded product lines and were purchased by Johnsonville in 2020.
All products maintain Vermont Smoke & Cure’s commitment to quality. All meats are free from antibiotics and added hormones and contain no artificial colors, preservatives or flavors. The products are crafted in small batches, slow-cooked for over 18 hours, and smoked with real hardwood chips. They are also free from major allergens including gluten, milk, eggs, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and soy.
The new line of products shows a commitment to innovation. Their new turkey varieties fill a gap in the market and respond to consumer preferences for more diverse snacking options. The new products are:
- Original Beef & Pork Meat Stick – Crafted with cracked pepper, garlic, and mustard seed, it delivers simple, satisfying flavor with every bite — the perfect balance of smoky beef stick goodness and classic pork stick taste.
- Uncured Turkey Pepperoni Sticks – Turkey Pepperoni Stick is their best seller. It has a bold pepperoni flavor from paprika, fennel, and garlic without no grease, fillers or guilt.
- Mini Stick Variety Pack – Vermont Smoke & Cure brings the first multi-flavor meat stick pouch to be mass distributed in retail. This convenient variety pack of .5oz mini sticks offers a delectable array of Vermont Smoke & Cure’s best-selling sticks to satisfy every taste. It features Original Beef & Pork, Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork and BBQ Seasoned Beef sticks.
We’re big fans of these meat sticks! I have these meat sticks often for a great afternoon snack and have stowed a bunch in my travel back pack.
Want to try some of these new varieties? I’ll send a winner the trucker hat, 6 Original, 6 Turkey Pepperoni and 2 each of the minis. Please use the widget below to enter. The winner must have a US postal address, be 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited. The giveaway runs through May 11. A winner will be selected and notified on May 12.
Vermont Smoke & Cure Meat Sticks and HatDon’t want to wait? Get Vermont Smoke & Cure online – get 20% off sitewide through 6/1 with code BALANCED20. You can also find them on Amazon (affiliate link) and at many stores. You can follow along on Instagram and Facebook.
Please note: I received this product at no cost in exchange for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own.