Did you know that the art of grilling uses all five senses?

 See the freshest looking product in your local Strack & Van Til Meat and Seafood Department. Feel the weight of the hearty protein when you put it in your cart. Hear the sizzle when you fire up the grill, and smell the enticing aroma. Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for: A taste of the mouth-watering masterpiece!

Welcome spring with great grilling options from your local Strack & Van Til Meat and Seafood Department.

Sink your teeth into a thick, juicy, pre-made restaurant-quality pub burger — made fresh daily in store — available only at Strack & Van Til. Make it extra special when you serve it on a pretzel roll.

Savor a gooey Swiss and Mushroom burger or relish the taste of a Cheddar burger, each of which pairs well with grilled onions. Indulge in the Cheddar Bacon burger, made with smooth Wisconsin cubed cheddar cheese and savory bacon. For an added kick, opt for the Pepper Jack Bacon burger.

“The burger, cheese and bacon combination is a tasty winner every time,” says Meat and Seafood Department Director, Gary Teachman. “And who doesn’t like bacon?”

Craving a Black and Blue burger done right? The Strack & Van Til’s Blue Cheese pub burger fits the bill. Spice up your menu with the Mozzarella Italian burger or enjoy the Strack & Van Til time-honored classic Black Pepper burger.

Prefer other proteins? Turkey pub burgers are just as scrumptious on the grill as the beef options. The Buffalo turkey pub burger is made with spicy turkey, and the Spinach Feta turkey burger is a mix of flavors that’s a treat for your tastebuds.

If you’re looking for burgers with benefits, the freshly made salmon burgers in the Strack & Van Til Seafood Department provide all-important omega-3s. Enjoy Zesty Dill, Cajun, Spinach Feta and Garlic Parmesan.

Change up your game and throw one of Strack & Van Til’s 20 types of sausage on the flames.

“This is the best sausage you’ve ever eaten, ” notes Teachman. “Our Famous sausage is made fresh from the finest ingredients, including fresh pork and our signature seasonings.”

Sausage options include Mild or Hot Italian, Holiday Italian with Italian cheese, bell peppers and onions, Old Fashion Potato, Apple, Southwestern Chorizo, Cajun and Polish sausages.

Bite into your choice of a regular, Cheddar, Bacon Cheddar or Jalapeno and Pineapple bratwurst.

“There’s even Beer Bratwurst, made with a beer favorite that varies by the season,” Teachman adds.

Beef lovers rejoice! Hot and Mild Italian beef sausages (available at some stores) as well as unique Reuben sausage made from corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese (The Reuben sausage and some other varieties are available on a seasonal basis only) are also on the menu.

Impress your guests with kabobs, skewered fresh. All include a protein and fresh bell peppers and onions. Opt for Angus Beef center cut top butt or Hand Trimmed Fresh Natural chicken — both marinated in Honey Teriyaki, Butter Garlic or Mesquite and unmarinated. There are also kabobs made from juicy Smithfield Prime pork tenderloin.

Shrimp, farm raised Atlantic salmon or tuna kabobs are skewered fresh daily and each is complemented with fresh bell peppers, onions and zucchini. Many Strack & Van Til stores have a grill in the Seafood Department and can grill your kabobs for you.

Grilling is truly a delight for the senses and a sign of the season. Get everything you need to make your grilling season a success in the Meat and Seafood Department of your local Strack & Van Til Food Market.