From Our Family’s Smokehouse… To Your Family’s Table!
Tips / 20.12.2018

At Broadbent B & B Foods, we offer our country style hams cooked or uncooked. Depending on which you purchased will make a bit of difference in how you get them ready for the big day. Hopefully your ham is already waiting or on its way since Christmas is only 6 days away! Can you believe it!! Cooked Hams If you’ve purchased your ham pre-cooked, the only labor task will be the slicing. Once you receive your fully cooked ham, immediately freeze or refrigerate until ready to use. If you received...

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Tips / 13.12.2018

The countdown to Christmas is on, with only 2 weeks to go getting organized for the big Christmas dinner is one of the top priorities. Now many American’s repeat several elements of their Thanksgiving Dinner for Christmas. We wanted to offer four suggestions that likely didn’t make your Turkey-Day table.  Each has a southern influence and easily serve large groups. As a note, these dishes state to use a Dutch oven. It is not necessary, though they are prominently used in the south each dish can easily be made...

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Tips / 06.12.2018

This time of year, gets everyone thinking of gift ideas. We often want to give gifts that people will enjoy receiving and will make a lasting memory. If you’re looking for a unique gift to make that lasting impression on your foodie friend or family member we’ve got a few suggestions. Milk Chocolate Bacon Bark  These treats combine two savory flavors, chocolate and bacon. The sweet and salty combination is made up of our hickory smoked bacon and a smooth creamy milk chocolate coating. The bag is the right size...

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Tips / 30.11.2018

The holiday season is right around the corner. While there are, several holidays being celebrated, most companies opt for one end-of-the-year party. This is a great time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and thank those around you for their efforts all year. Organizing a party can be a large task but keep these 5 tips in mind while planning your corporate event, to ease the task. #1 Be well organized! If you’re having a pot luck, then have a sign-up sheet ahead of time. If the company is throwing the...

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Tips / 20.11.2018

Our blogs and posts are usually about letting you know what we offer here at Broadbent’s. But today, we want to personally take a moment to say thank you to each of you, our faithful customers. We will begin our 20th year as Broadbent owners in April. For us, it seems like yesterday when we began this journey. Along the way, we have come to know folks all over the country that we now call friends. We have been blessed much more than we deserve. Thanks again and have...

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Tips / 16.11.2018

When it comes to Thanksgiving, it is the holiday most associated with food. As a guest, it can be a simple and joyous holiday; as the host, it can be stressful and overwhelming. We want to help ease the stress of planning and preparing. The one complaint that accompanies Thanksgiving most often is, “What do I do with all the leftovers?”. The best way to fight the leftover overload is to simply avoid them. With planning and our tips, we will try to keep your fridge door closing. Make...

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Tips / 08.11.2018

This week we are obsessing over our peppered bacon. This is a treat in and of itself, bringing an extra something to some of your favorite recipes. We absolutely love to use Broadbent Peppered Bacon to top or wrap our burgers, chicken and shrimp with. Peppered bacon adds a bit of spice on top of the savory flavor of bacon. We are bursting at the seams to share some of our favorites recipes where peppered bacon steals the show. Bacon Pepper jack Mac n’ Cheese This comfort dish is bursting...

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Tips / 30.10.2018

Halloween is tomorrow! If you’ve decided to throw a party with an adult guest list we’ve got 5 Tips for you. We all know Halloween is associated with Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins but we forget that it doesn’t have to be all about the kids. No matter your age, Halloween can be a fun time to share in the spirit of all things spooky, eerie and creepy. #1 Create a Spooky Atmosphere Skip the cartoon version of Halloween and instead, opt to create an eerie and spooky mood. Choose a...

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Tips / 25.10.2018

Halloween? Just a week away, but it isn’t too late to add some spirit to your holiday. We are bumping up the holiday spirit with food of course. If you’re not having a party, try adding some fun to your meals that day. These are also great recipes to teach basic kitchen skills, so get the kids involved. Olive & Cheese Kebabs Serves 8 32 Black Olives 4 oz Hickory Smoked Cheddar 8 Skewers (themed if you can find them) Cut your cheddar into small squares about the size of an olive. Layer olives...

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Tips / 11.10.2018

When it comes to food, sometimes a nontraditional pairing can bring out the best of separate flavors. Experimenting in the kitchen, whether it is trying something new and fanciful for date night or letting children blend their favorites can bring fun to the kitchen. We encourage any level of cook to look for ways to use common and familiar foods together to create something different. The five primary flavors are Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty and Savory. If you start by selecting two foods from different categories, you can begin...

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