Welcome to Long Lake Pickled Foods Blog

Hello pickled food lovers. You have found pickled food utopia here at Long Lake Foods. We live and breathe pickled foods, it is our only business and we eat what we sell.

We have one basic principle we live by, our customers are the reason we are in business. Our service reflects this belief, give us a try and you will agree.

Come see us at
http://www.longlakefoods.com/

Thursday, September 24, 2009

UPS (United Parcel Service)

We have used UPS as our only shipped for at least 10 years. Yesterday we were told they will no longer honor their insurance for damage that they cause in shipping. UPS arbitrarily decides that packaging is insufficient and thus the insurance will not be honored. We pack past UPS guidelines for packing requirements so there is no good reason why UPS should not honor its written insurance policy.

UPS in its corporate need to cut expenses and make more money has decided to alienate its customers and not honor its written guarantees.

We have very little breakage as we do pack very well. What gets me is the lack of respect for its customers that UPS tends to show.

Our customers never have to worry, we always honor our guarantee to get your products to you in one piece or we replace them free of charge. If only corporate america would take a cue from us small businesses?

We also offer a money back guarantee, if you don't like our products, send them back and we will refund your money for the product.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Pickled Pork Hocks


Pickled Pork Hocks or Pickled Ham Hocks, both the same product. Pickled pork hocks are cured, smoked, cooked and pickled. They might be compared to pickled ham but do have more fat and cartilage than pickled ham would. This is their allure, the skin, fat and cartilage are arguably the best parts of the pickled pork hock.

We have had some questions about our Bayview Brand Pickled Pork hocks. The Premium Cut Tavern Style Pickled Hocks are whole, boneless hocks with all of the skin intact. Taverns use these as they make a great single portion serving. We also have Bayview Hocks that are boneless slices and some pieces, just as great as the Tavern Style Hocks but not the whole hock in one piece. The regular hocks are quite a bit less expensive than the Tavern Style Hocks and if you are not worried about single servings as in a bar they are a great deal!

We also have our Long Lake Brand Pickled Pork Hocks with the "Bone In". These are the way they used to be made and tend to be a little more flavorful as the bone seems to add something to the flavor, personal opinion from me as a pickled pork hock nut!

Pickled Eggs


We have had many customers over the years ask why our pickled eggs are not as soft as a fresh hard boiled egg. The answer is simple, the pickling process naturally tends to make the pickled egg a little harder than fresh boiled, not pickled straight from the stove top eggs. Pickled eggs are hard boiled but one must understand they can not be compared to fresh hard boiled in texture.


I had a customer email today stating our pickled eggs were not near as soft as the ones he had hard boiled yesterday. I told him the same thing I stated above, he is comparing two totally different types of foods, which is not a fair comparison.


I have tried every brand of commercially produced pickled eggs and they all have comparable texture. It seems they tend to get rubbery when they have gone past their "use by" date. We never ship out of date product and guarantee the freshness of all of our products.


Check out our pickled egg selection, we have a great variety.


Come visit us at Long Lake Specialty Foods. We strive to offer the finest in pickled foods, direct from us to you freshness.




Friday, September 18, 2009

PICKLED TURKEY GIZZARDS


OK, they might not be for everyone but those with an open mind and a love for old fashion pickled meats will more than likely fall in love with these oriental delicacies. I first tried them many years ago when living in MI. Believe it or not they were included on many salad bars in supper clubs. Once one gets past the fact that these are gizzards the taste is fantastic!


Pickled Turkey Gizzards are cooked, cured and then packed in a pickling brine with select spices. They are ready to eat right from the jar and are great dipped in mustard or just plain.


The best I can do to describe the texture is to compare it to tender steak. The vinegar only adds to the great turkey flavor. I am not a betting man but will guess a true pickled foods lover will love these tasty treats.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Shipping PIckled Foods


Many folks ask how we ship our pickled foods. Most of our products are packed in glass so we ship very carefully. We use UPS as they have been the provider that has done the best in the areas of service and reliability.


We carefully wrap our products in bubble wrap and surround with kraft paper and double box for safety. Our products need no refrigeration so they ship well year round. We guarantee our customers will receive their orders in one piece or we will replace what is broken free of any charge.


We are proud of the fact that we have a breakage rate of less than 1 package every two months. I'm not sure if this is a testament to our fine packing or to how UPS handles our packages.


We don't consider a purchase a sale until it reaches our customer in good condition.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Pickled Eggs


Pickled eggs are hard boiled eggs that are usually preserved in a vinegar base. Many different recipes and manner of preparing pickled eggs are available. Some folks prefer a sweet egg and add beet juice and sugar, some prefer a hot egg and add red hot chili peppers. The main ingredient never changes, good old fashioned fresh eggs.

Pickled eggs have many health benefits, they are low in fat, low in carbohydrates and provide a great source of protein. Pickled eggs are the healthy snack alternative, they need no refrigeration and can be used in many ways. Try some sliced on a chef salad or mixed with your potato salad.

Years ago folks did not have refrigeration and created pickled eggs out of a need to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration. These days pickled eggs have become a great taste treat. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention.

Here in Wisconsin pickled eggs can be found on the back bar in almost any tavern. Most grocery stores also sell small jars of pickled eggs on their shelves. Unfortunately certain parts of the country do not have pickled eggs available for retail purchase. Two options are available, make your own or visit our web store at Long Lake Specialty Foods to shop for many fine pickled foods.

Pickled Eggs
Here is a recipe for folks who want to do it the old fashion way:.
12 eggs1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup water2-3 whole garlic cloves3 tablespoons pickling spices5 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 fresh red chili pepper (delete pepper for mild eggs)
Hard boil 12 large eggs and shell. Boil the other ingredients for 10 minutes and let cool. Place eggs in jar and pour vinegar mixture over the eggs. Let the eggs sit in the refrigerator for at least one week. Keep refrigerated until served.

Sure sounds like a lot of work, doesn't it ? Come on over to our web store, we guarantee you are going to love our pickled eggs.

Pickled eggs are hard boiled eggs that are usually preserved in a vinegar base. Many different recipes and manner of preparing pickled eggs are available. Some folks prefer a sweet egg and add beet juice and sugar, some prefer a hot egg and add red hot chili peppers. The main ingredient never changes, good old fashioned fresh eggs.
Pickled eggs have many health benefits, they are low in fat, low in carbohydrates and provide a great source of protein. Pickled eggs are the healthy snack alternative, they need no refrigeration and can be used in many ways. Try some sliced on a chef salad or mixed with your potato salad.

Years ago folks did not have refrigeration and created pickled eggs out of a need to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration. These days pickled eggs have become a great taste treat. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention.
Here in Wisconsin pickled eggs can be found on the back bar in almost any tavern. Most grocery stores also sell small jars of pickled eggs on their shelves. Unfortunately certain parts of the country do not have pickled eggs available for retail purchase. Two options are available, make your own or visit our web store at Long Lake Specialty Foods to shop for many fine pickled foods.

Pickled Eggs
Here is a recipe for folks who want to do it the old fashion way:.
12 eggs1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup water2-3 whole garlic cloves3 tablespoons pickling spices5 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 fresh red chili pepper (delete pepper for mild eggs)
Hard boil 12 large eggs and shell. Boil the other ingredients for 10 minutes and let cool. Place eggs in jar and pour vinegar mixture over the eggs. Let the eggs sit in the refrigerator for at least one week. Keep refrigerated until served.
Sure sounds like a lot of work, doesn't it ? Come on over to our web store, we guarantee you are going to love our pickled eggs.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Bayview Packing


Bayview Packing & Lakeside Foods

We proudly sell a select variety of Bayview Packing Pickled Products which make a terrific compliment to our full line of Long Lake Brand Products.


The Bay View Packing Company is a family owned and operated corporation established in 1923. Bay View Packing Company and its employees are dedicated to providing pickled delicacies to discriminating buyers. Their scrumptious foods are produced with skills and Old World traditions passed on through four generations.


Bayview Packing produces pickled eggs, pickled pork hocks, pickled sausages and pickled turkey gizzards under the Bayview label and also under the Lakeside Foods Brand Label. Lakeside and Bayview are the same product so we offer the Bayview label as a compliment to our full Long Lake Foods line of pickled foods. If you previously purchased the Lakeside label products rest assured Bayview is the producer of both the Bayview Brand and the Lakeside Brand of pickled foods. We have chosen to offer the Bayview brand direct from Bayview Packing due to increased freshness and better pricing.


Pickled Meats and Eggs


Pork Feet: We use only long-cut pigs feet, which meanseach foot is meatier and contains a portion of the hock.


Pork Hocks: Our full pork hocks are special ordered. We sort and select only those hocks which meet our high standards, are hand trimmed, final inspected, and packed.


Polish Sausage: Our pickled polish sausage are made with the finest cuts of beef and pork for a perfect blend of flavor with a deep smoked coloring. Our blends of spices and brine enhance the flavor- not too hot, not too mild!


Turkey Gizzards: This oriental delicacy is made with natural Grade A gizzards, pickled in a special brine sauce which enhances the flavor of this meaty product for your dining pleasure.


Pickled Eggs: We use only fresh Grade A Large eggs, hard boiled, peeled, after highly controlled cooking, and processed with our pickling brine. This assures quality for your enjoyment.


Bay View Packing Company is a family owned and operated WI corportation established in 1923. They are committed to high quality. We hope the products you select will be enjoyed and long remembered, we appreciate your business here at Long Lake Foods.


Folks have been making and eating pickled foods for centuries. Pickling food was once done out of necessity as modern refrigeration and preservatives were not in existence. There was a need to preservefoods grown on the farm through the non-growing seasons. This helped supplement the foods that were hunted and gathered from the wilderness.


Some of us can remember our parents filling the pantry and cold storage room in the basement with all manner of pickled vegetables, pickled meats and pickled eggs. The younger generations might not have had the pleasurable experience of taste testing mom's pickled asparagus, pickled green beans or pickled pork hocks.


The health benefits of pickled meats such as pickled pork hocks, pickled sausage or pickled turkey gizzard, pickled vegetables, and pickled eggs are many. These pickled foods are generally low in fat, low in carbohydrates, high in fiber and chock full of vitamins and minerals. It is generally believed that pickled foods contributed to a more balanced diet and better health. Eating pickled foods in a way brings us back to basics, forget about the great taste!


Come visit us at Long Lake Specialty Foods. We will do all the work and you can enjoy!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Pickled Foods Newsletter


We send out a twice monthly newsletter via email with many specials, coupon discounts, information about new products and other interesting items. All you need do is sign up at: http://www.longlakefoods.com/subscribe.aspx

Our newsletter specials are fantastic and we promise to never use your email address for any other purpose than to send you our newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time, just click on the unsubscribe at the bottom of our newsletters.

Fall is almost upon us and our pickled foods go great with outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping and tailgaiting at your favorite football game.

Pickled Eggs or Pickled Sausage are very convenient snack foods that do not require refrigeration.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Rogers Company Pickled Lambs Tongue


I have received many calls from folks looking for pickled lambs tongue. Unfortunately the Rogers Company appears to have been the last to make it commercially. The Rogers Company went out of business about 5 years back and it appears pickled lambs tongue might be lost to pickled food history. I have been unable to find another company that produces pickled lambs tongue and I have been searching for several years.

If anyone knows of a company that currently produces pickled lambs tongue I would love to have it available for my customers. Please email me at info@longlakefoods.com with any tips, tips leading to the procurement and sales of pickled lambs tongue will be rewarded with a jar of pickled food of your choice.

Pickled Foods Information and Trivia




Folks have been making and eating pickled foods for centuries. Pickling food was once done out of necessity as modern refrigeration and preservatives were not in existence. There was a need to preserve foods grown on the farm through the non-growing seasons. This helped supplement the foods that were hunted and gathered from the wilderness.
Some of us can remember our parents filling the pantry and cold storage room in the basement with all manner of pickled vegetables, pickled meats and pickled eggs. The younger generations might not have had the pleasurable experience of taste testing mom's pickled asparagus, pickled green beans or pickled pork hocks.
The health benefits of pickled meats such as pickled pork hocks, pickled sausage or pickled turkey gizzard, pickled vegetables, and pickled eggs are many. These pickled foods are generally low in fat, low in carbohydrates, high in fiber and chock full of vitamins and minerals. It is generally believed that pickled foods contributed to a more balanced diet and better health. Eating pickled foods in a way brings us back to basics, forget about the great taste!
We would like to introduce you to the best darn pickled foods in Wisconsin with a small on-line selection of pickled foods that can be ordered by credit card or PayPal through our secure shopping cart. If you do not want to pickle your own pickled foods we have the answer for you. For a much larger selection of pickled products, come visit us at Long Lake Specialty Foods. We will do all the work and you can enjoy!

Cajun Pickled Smoked Sausage & Beer Sausage


We have two new products coming out at the end of this month. The first is a 1/2 gallon size of Cajun Style Pickled Smoked Sausage and the second is a 10 oz. size of smoked, pickled Beer Sausage. Both of these pickled sausages has a nice hot kick to it and the flavor is out of this world!

These two new varieties of pickled sausage will compliment our hot pickled polish sausage, pickled kielbasa sausage, spicy pickled smoked sausage and our hot & spicy pickled smoked sausage.

We love what we sell and we eat what we sell. Our recipes our old family secrets that have been handed down through the generations. Why change a good thing?

Remember to get the pickled eggs, our cajun style pickled eggs are a great compliment to any of our pickled sausages. Our red hot pickled eggs are also great with just about anything, especially a nice cold brew, enjoy!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dave's Cupboard: Bay View Pickled Pork Hocks



Bayview Pickled Pork Hocks available at www.longlakefoods.com

Bayview Tavern Style Pickled Pork Hocks are whole, boneless hocks with the skin on, great for fancy single servings! Bayview regular cut pickled pork hocks are very lean, sliced hocks, sure to please and the price is right!

Long Lake Pickled Foods: Free Shipping Coupon Code


Free Shipping Coupon Code

We are happy to offer this coupon for redemption at http://www.longlakefoods.com/

Coupon code: 0975

Date of Issue: 08 Sep 2009

Expiration Date: 18 Sep 2009

This coupon entitles you a Free Shipping On Orders Over $75.00

Best wishes,
Dave, Owner http://longlakefoods.com/

All you need do is purchase $75 or more in of our fantastic pickled products and enter coupon code 0975 during the check out process on our online store at http://www.longlakefoods.com/

Long Lake Pickled Foods Products


We are always looking for distributors to sell our products in Wisconsin and throughout the country. We offer a great product that is difficult to find with a nice profit potential. Please email us at info@longlakefoods.com or call us toll free at 877-893-5522 for more information.

Long Lake Foods Product List

Pickled Pork Hocks
36oz. Long Lake Boneless Hocks
18 oz.Long Lake Seasoned Boneless Hocks
13oz. Bayview Boneless Hocks
40 oz Bayview Premium Tavern Style Boneless Hocks
40 oz Porkie Co. Pork Tid bits

Pickled Pigs Feet
16 oz. Long Lake Pigs Feet

Pickled Eggs
36 oz. Long Lake Pickled Eggs
½ Gallon Long Lake Pickled Eggs (Plastic Jar)
36 oz. Long Lake Red Hot Pickled Eggs
½ Gallon Long Lake Red Pickled Eggs (Plastic Jar)
Quart Long Lake Cajun Pickled Eggs

Pickled Sausage
32 oz Long Lake Hot Pickled Polish Sausage
32 oz. Bayview Mild Pickled Polish Sausage
18 oz. Long Lake Hot and Spicy Smoked Pickled Sausage (100% Pork)
32 oz. Long Lake Pickled Kielbasa Polish Sausage (Jumbo)
32 oz. Bayview Mild Pickled Polish Sausage
32 oz. Long Lake Spicy Smoked Pickled Sausage (1/2 Gallon Plastic Jar) (100% Pork)
32 oz. Cajun Pickled Sausage
10 oz. Hot Beer Pickled sausage

Pickled Turkey Gizzards
32 oz. Long Lake Pickled Turkey Gizzards

Pickled Herring
65 oz. Herring in Wine Sauce (Available Oct-March)
65oz. Herring in Cream Sauce (Available Oct-March)


Please visit us at http://www.longlakefoods.com/ for description & pictures of product.
Call us toll free at: 877-893-5522 with any questions or to order.We can be reached by email at info@longlakefoods.com

“Product list is subject to change without notice”

Pickled Foods Contact Information


The information provided on these pages has been provided as a public service by:
Long Lake Foods

Phone (Toll Free): 877-893-5522

Fax: (715) 823-3269

E-mail: info@longlakefoods.com

Store Web Site: Long Lake Specialty Foods

Please feel free to contact us with questions about our products

Pickled Turkey Gizzards


Pickled turkey gizzards are turkey gizzards that have been cooked and cured in vinegar brine. This is the way they have been produced for years.

Grandma pickled these tasty treats to use up everything when the turkeys were processed. These days pickled turkey gizzards are produced by only a few companies. Fewer still produce this product at home.

Pickled turkey gizzards are a great low fat, low carbohydrate food. Pickled turkey gizzards can be served at a salad bar or as a quick, healthy snack.

For number one grade pickled turkey gizzards please visit us at Long Lake Specialty Foods

Pickled Sausage


Pickled sausages are another great tradition from Germany. Pickled sausages are usually pickled in a vinegar base. Polish sausages are used in many instances but old fashion German sausages are also used.

We have Cajun Smoked Pickled Sausage, Hot Pickled Polish Sausage, Pickled Kielbasa Sausage, Hot Pickled Beer Sausage and much more!

If you enjoy pickled foods, pickled sausage will be a natural for you.
The best pickled sausage in the state of Wisconsin can be purchased from our on line store at Long Lake Specialty Foods.

Pickled Eggs


Pickled eggs are hard boiled eggs that are usually preserved in a vinegar base. Many different recipes and manner of preparing pickled eggs are available. Some folks prefer a sweet egg and add beet juice and sugar, some prefer a hot egg and add red hot chili peppers. The main ingredient never changes, good old fashioned fresh eggs.

Pickled eggs have many health benefits, they are low in fat, low in carbohydrates and provide a great source of protein. Pickled eggs are the healthy snack alternative, they need no refrigeration and can be used in many ways. Try some sliced on a chef salad or mixed with your potato salad.

Years ago folks did not have refrigeration and created pickled eggs out of a need to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration. These days pickled eggs have become a great taste treat. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention.

Here in Wisconsin pickled eggs can be found on the back bar in almost any tavern. Most grocery stores also sell small jars of pickled eggs on their shelves. Unfortunately certain parts of the country do not have pickled eggs available for retail purchase. Two options are available, make your own or visit our web store at Long Lake Specialty Foods to shop for many fine pickled foods.

Pickled Pork Hock Information


Pickled Pork Hock Information

Pickled pork hocks are an old German tradition. Premium grade pork hocks are used to produce these tasty treats. Only the meatiest are hand selected, trimmed and readied for pickling.
Pork hocks are the meaty part of the hog's leg. Some people prefer pickled pigs feet, which are, as their name implies, pigs feet. Premium Pickled hocks are usually pickled without the bone. These hocks can be compared to pickled ham in taste.

There are not many companies left that produce pickled pork hocks. In the old days these were produced to use up all parts of the hog. Today pickled pork hocks are produced as a gourmet treat.

For the best pickled pork hocks known to man, visit Long Lake Specialty Foods.

Pickled Foods Guarantee!

Long Lake Brand

As the owner of Long Lake Foods I would like to give you my personal guarantee. If you do not like any of our products, return the unused portion and I will refund you the full amount of the product.Long Lake Brand Pickled Foods are made with only the finest ingredients, we always sell fresh product and we pack and ship with great care. Please email me at info@longlakefoods.com will personally take care of any concerns or issues you might have.Thanks for your business and as always, buy with confidence and please let us know what we can do better. Dave, ownerLong Lake Foods

Pork Feet: We use only long-cut pigs feet, which meanseach foot is meatier and contains a portion of the hock.

Pork Hocks: Our full pork hocks are special ordered. We sort and select only those hocks which meet our high standards, are hand trimmed, final inspected, and packed.

Polish Sausage: Our pickled polish sausage are made with the finest cuts of beef and pork for a perfect blend of flavor with a deep smoked coloring. Our blends of spices and brine enhance the flavor- not too hot, not too mild!

Turkey Gizzards: This oriental delicacy is made with natural Grade A gizzards, pickled in a special brine sauce which enhances the flavor of this meaty product for your dining pleasure.

Pickled Eggs: We use only fresh Grade A Large eggs, hard boiled, peeled, after highly controlled cooking, and processed with our pickling brine. This assures quality for your enjoyment.

Long Lake Foods - Great Pickled Meats, Eggs and Sausages from Wisconsin!

Bayview Pickled Pork Hocks, Pickled Sausage & Pickled Turkey Gizzards

We proudly sell Bayview Packing Pickled Pork Hocks, Pickled Sausage and Pickled Turkey Gizzards to compliment our own full gourmet line of Long Lake Brand pickled sausages, pickled meats and pickled eggs. We formerly sold the Lakeside Label Products but decided to carry Bayview as they are the packer for both the Lakeside Foods Label and the Bayview Brand Label. Bayview and Lakeside are exactly the same product, both packed by Bayview Packing. This has allowed us to provide a fresher product at a better price to our customers.



We are always striving to provide the best product at the best price with service second to none.

Come on over to www.longlakefoods.com and check out our great selection of pickled foods that are sure to please.

Coming in October we will have pickled herring in either cream sauce or wine sauce available for shipping nationwide.

Dave's Cupboard: Bay View Pickled Pork Hocks

Dave's Cupboard: Bay View Pickled Pork Hocks