Jacobs Meat Market: 80 Years of Flavor, Family, and Festive Feasts
For many families, the holidays begin at Jacobs Meat Market.
Located at the corner of Lawe and Pacific in Appleton, Jacobs has been serving the Fox Valley since 1945. This year marks 80 years of family, flavor, and good old-fashioned quality, the kind that never goes out of style. Third-generation owner Luke Jacobs keeps the legacy alive in the same on-site smokehouses where his grandfather perfected the recipes that made Jacobs a household name. At the same time, he makes sure the cases are stocked with the fresh cuts and specialties that customers love all year long.
When the holiday season rolls around, customers know that Jacobs is the go-to stop for family feast fare, offering Home-Smoked Bone-In Hams, Boneless Pit Hams, Rack of Lamb, Beef Tenderloin, Prime Rib, Crown Roast of Pork, Fresh All-Natural Turkeys, Turkey Breasts, Roasting Chickens, Geese, Capons, and Ducks. Most customers place their orders in advance, ensuring everything is ready when it’s time to pick up the main event. Whether your guests fit around the kitchen table or fill the whole dining room, Jacobs will make your celebration delicious.
Luke says, “We’ve been doing this a long time, and we still believe in doing things the right way. Our smokehouses run the same way my father and his father ran them, with patience, pride, and attention to detail.”
Of course, anyone who’s stopped in knows Jacobs isn’t just about what’s behind the counter. It’s also about what happens across the counter - the laughter, the friendly banter, and the quick quips that could only come from Meatville’s finest. “Sausage with swagger” and “Beefing up your holidays since 1945” aren’t just slogans. They’re snapshots of the spirit that’s kept this shop going for eight decades, equal parts craftsmanship and good humor.
Eighty years on, the recipe still works. A pinch of pride, a dash of humor, and plenty of meat done right. Jacobs Meat Market remains a place where quality, community, and holiday tradition come together in every order.
Jacobs Meat Market
544 N. Lawe Street, Appleton, WI
Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
jacobsmeatmarket.com
Call 920-734-4905 for holiday orders.
