Homestead Meats Evanston

Homestead Meats Evanston Local. Sustainable. Delicious. We offer fresh meats, sausages, charcuterie, and deli meats.

At Homestead Meats, we hand craft unique fresh meats, deli meats, sausages and charcuterie using traditional techniques, a dash of innovation and all natural ingredients

We source from family-owned, sustainable Midwestern farms that raise their livestock in open pastures without hormones or GMO feed, producing more flavorful, superior meats.

For a long time, beef fat got a bad name. Like many animal fats, it was pushed aside as vegetable and seed oils became t...
08/26/2026

For a long time, beef fat got a bad name. Like many animal fats, it was pushed aside as vegetable and seed oils became the preferred choice for many Americans who thought they were the healthier option. But lately, as people have begun questioning the reliance on highly refined oils, traditional cooking fats are getting another look.

This week, we’re bringing in Talo, produced by two brothers here in the Chicago area. It is rendered grass-fed beef fat, or tallow: an old and simple cooking fat that is wonderful for frying and roasting. Use it for potatoes, vegetables, eggs, or anywhere you want a rich, savory cooking fat that can handle very high heat.

It's great to see this old and very useful ingredient back in kitchens.

Find out the rest of this week's offerings in the full at https://mailchi.mp/homesteadmeatsevanston/update-8-25-26

From Ehran: "Last week I realized that summer is almost over, and I have not made beef terrine yet. Along with the pork ...
08/19/2026

From Ehran:

"Last week I realized that summer is almost over, and I have not made beef terrine yet. Along with the pork terrine, it is part of my summer charcuterie collection. The funny thing is that no one would really notice if I didn’t make it, and yet I find myself compelled to.

I often observe myself in a creative state and wonder where this need comes from. This beef terrine, like all our other specialties, takes a few days to make. Cooking the meats, making stock, clarifying it into a consommé, turning that into aspic, and other processes we don't necessarily need to get deeper into.

And to tell you the truth, all said and done, it is not a very profitable product. But I apparently don't care. I guess it is the same as when one wants to paint or dance or play music. It's about the experience of discovery, creativity, and then the pleasure of sharing it with others.

I would like to invite you this week to look at our meats and charcuterie products with a fresh set of eyes. Discover new things you may not have tried yet and open yourself to new experiences.

I would love to hear from those of you who tried something new. Whether you liked it or not, share your experience with me!"

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In the case this week:

SAUSAGES

Available Now:
Pork Breakfast Patties • Mexican Chorizo • Pork Sage • Romanian Kosher All-Beef Hot Dogs • South African Boerewors (frozen) • Lamb Merguez • Smoked Polish • Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeño

Available Thursday:
Cheddar Beer Brats • Italian • Luganica Italian • Toulouse • French Toast

CHARCUTERIE

Coppa • Nduja • Pepperoni • Prosciutto • Pancetta • Guanciale • Country Pâté • Duck Liver Pâté • Pork Terrine • Finocchiona Salami • Saucisson Sec • Spanish Chorizo • Beef Terrine

FROM THE DELI

Mortadella • Smoked Bacon • Rosemary Bacon • Irish Bacon • Jambon de Paris • Smoked Ham • Roast Beef • Corned Beef • Pastrami • Smoked Duck Breast • Duck Leg Confit • Alder Wood-Smoked Salmon

Oak-Smoked Chicken will be ready Friday. Homestead Gluten-Free Beef/Veal Meatloaf and Ragù Bolognese will be ready Thursday.

DIPS AND SPREADS

Available Now:
Dilly Dally Spicy Beer Mustard • Dilly Dally Pickled Red Onion • Old Arthur’s Barbecue Sauce

Available Friday:
Hummus • Tzatziki • Baba Ganoush • Moroccan Carrot Dip • Stuffed Grape Leaves

🔒 Secret Sale

Boneless Pork Chops – $10.99/lb, limit: 4 per customer (approx. 1.5 lb total).

To receive the special pricing, mention the words “secret sale” when you place your order. The offer is good through Aug. 23, 2026, while supplies last.

Items are made in small batches, and supplies are limited. Call (847) 868-8040 to check or reserve current stock.

08/05/2026

What's in the case this week?

🌭 Fresh sausages include:
• Italian
• Luganica Italian
• Toulouse
• Pork Breakfast Patties
• Lamb Merguez
• Smoked Cheddar & Jalapeño
• Smoked Polish
• Romanian Kosher All-Beef Hot Dogs

Coming Thursday:
• Lyon Truffle Pistachio
• Green Chorizo
• Sketchbook Beer Brats
• Cheddar Beer Brats

You'll also find a full selection of housemade charcuterie, deli meats, stocks, demi-glace, duck fat, and more.

Everything is made in small batches, so if there's something specific you're after, give us a call at (847) 868-8040 and we'll be happy to check availability or set it aside.

You can see the full weekly , including this week's Secret Sale, at https://mailchi.mp/homesteadmeatsevanston/update-8-4-26.

Most people never see what happens before the meat arrives at the butcher shop.Yesterday we spent the day at Kilgus Farm...
08/05/2026

Most people never see what happens before the meat arrives at the butcher shop.

Yesterday we spent the day at Kilgus Farmstead where our friend Justin Kilgus walked us through the countless little decisions that shape the quality of the beef we bring into our shop. Some of what stood out had nothing to do with genetics or equipment. It was about simple, thoughtful practices that most people would never think about, but that make a real difference.

Every visit reminds us that great meat isn't an accident. It's the result of people who care deeply about doing things the right way, every single day.

I shared a few observations from the visit on our blog if you'd like to come along for a behind-the-scenes look.

https://www.homesteadmeatsevanston.com/post/day-at-kilgus-farmstead

This Week at Homestead Meats (July 28 to Aug. 2)One of summer’s simplest pleasures has arrived.Starting Thursday, we’ll ...
07/29/2026

This Week at Homestead Meats (July 28 to Aug. 2)

One of summer’s simplest pleasures has arrived.

Starting Thursday, we’ll have fresh sweet corn from our friends at Kilgus Farmstand, available while supplies last. It’s one of those summer milestones that reminds us to slow down and enjoy the season while we can.

Here’s what we’re making for the case this week:

Sausages

Available Now
• Pork Breakfast Patties
• Mexican Chorizo
• South African Boerewors
• Beef/Lamb Turkish Kabab
• Smoked Polish
• Romanian Kosher All-Beef Hot Dogs

Available Thursday
• Italian
• Luganica Italian
• Toulouse
• Spring Chicken
• Lamb Merguez
• Sketchbook Beer Brats

Available Friday
• Smoked Cheddar & Jalapeño

Charcuterie

• Coppa
• Nduja
• Pepperoni
• Prosciutto
• Pancetta
• Guanciale
• Country Pâté
• Duck Liver Pâté
• Pork Terrine
• Finocchiona
• Saucisson Sec
• Spanish Chorizo

Deli Highlights

Pork: Mortadella, Smoked Bacon, Rosemary Bacon, Jambon de Paris, Smoked Ham, Smoked Ham Hocks, Smoked Pork Loin

Beef: Beef Bacon, Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Lean Corned Beef, Pastrami, All-Beef Salami, Spicy Beef Jerky, Smoked Beef Jerky

Poultry: Honey Roasted Turkey, Garlic Paprika Turkey, Oak-Smoked Chicken, Smoked Duck Breast available Thursday

Lamb: Smoked Leg of Lamb

Fish: Alder Wood-Smoked Salmon, Lox available Saturday

For Your Cooking

• Beef Bone Broth
• Chicken Stock
• Pork Stock
• Duck Fat
• Veal Demi-glace
• Ragù Bolognese
• Homestead Gluten-Free Beef/Veal Meatloaf available Friday
• Fresh Sweet Corn available Thursday

No Secret Sale this week, but we’ll have another one soon.

Everything is made in small batches, and supplies are limited. Call (847) 868-8040 to check availability or reserve your favorites.

This Week at Homestead Meats | July 21–26This week’s sausage lineup is a tour of flavors from around the world. The case...
07/22/2026

This Week at Homestead Meats | July 21–26

This week’s sausage lineup is a tour of flavors from around the world. The case is packed with classics and regional specialties inspired by Italy, France, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, Thailand, Poland, and beyond.

Available now:

• Italian
• Toulouse
• Pork Breakfast Patties
• Spring Chicken, frozen
• Lamb Merguez
• Smoked Polish
• Smoked Cheddar & Jalapeño
• Romanian Kosher All-Beef Hot Dogs

Available Thursday:

• Luganica Italian
• Mexican Chorizo
• Sketchbook Beer Brats
• Beef/Lamb Turkish Kabab
• South African Boerewors
• Sai Oua

We also have a full selection of house-made charcuterie, deli meats, smoked fish, stocks, duck fat, veal demi-glace, meatloaf, ragù Bolognese, taco meat, artisan cheeses, dips, spreads, frozen pita, and dog treats.

Weekend additions include smoked ham, smoked ham hocks, smoked pork loin, and smoked leg of lamb on Saturday. Corned beef arrives Friday, and smoked beef jerky arrives Thursday.

🔒 Secret Sale

Rosemary Bacon
$12.99/lb
Limit ½ lb per customer

Items are made in small batches, and supplies are limited.

Call (847) 868-8040 to check availability or reserve your order.

07/15/2026

This Week at Homestead Meats | July 14–19

Here’s what’s available this week. Items are made in small batches, so please call ahead to check current stock or reserve your favorites.

Sausages

Available now:
• Pork Breakfast Patties
• Mexican Chorizo
• Smoked Polish
• Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeño
• Romanian Kosher All-Beef Hot Dogs, frozen

Available Thursday:
• Italian
• Toulouse
• Sketchbook Beer Brats
• Cheddar Brats
• Spring Chicken
• Lamb Merguez

Charcuterie

• Coppa
• ’Nduja
• Pepperoni
• Prosciutto
• Pancetta
• Bresaola
• Guanciale
• Country Pâté
• Duck Liver Pâté
• Pork Terrine, available Friday
• Finocchiona Salami
• Saucisson Sec
• Spanish Chorizo

Deli

Pork:
Mortadella, Smoked Bacon, Rosemary Bacon, Smoked Ham, Smoked Pork Loin, Jambon de Paris, and Smoked Ham Hocks available Saturday

Beef:
Beef Bacon, Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Pastrami, Lean Pastrami, Smoked Beef Jerky, and Spicy Beef Jerky

Poultry:
Honey Roasted Turkey, Garlic Paprika Turkey, Duck Leg Confit, Duck Rillettes, Smoked Duck Breast, Smoked Turkey Thigh, and Oak-Smoked Chicken

Fish:
Lox and Alder Wood-Smoked Salmon available Saturday

For Your Cooking

• Beef Bone Broth
• Chicken Stock
• Pork Stock
• Duck Fat
• Veal Demi-Glace
• Gluten-Free Beef and Veal Meatloaf, available Thursday
• Ragù Bolognese, available Thursday
• Taco Meat

Also available this week: artisan butter and cheese, Moroccan Carrot Dip, Dilly Dally Spicy Beer Mustard, Pickled Red Onion, Old Arthur’s Barbecue Sauce, frozen pita, and dog treats.

Available Friday:
• Hummus
• Tzatziki
• Baba Ganoush
• Stuffed Grape Leaves

🔒 Secret Sale

Rosemary Bacon, $12.99/lb
Limit ½ lb per customer

Mention “secret sale” when placing your order. Offer is good through July 19, 2026, while supplies last. Special pricing does not apply to other bacon varieties.

Call to check availability or reserve: (847) 868-8040

Happy Bastille Day, Evanston. Or as the French would say, bonne fête!This is our idea of a perfect summer afternoon: som...
07/14/2026

Happy Bastille Day, Evanston. Or as the French would say, bonne fête!

This is our idea of a perfect summer afternoon: some charcuterie, a fresh baguette, a cold glass of rosé, and a spot outside to enjoy it. Nothing fancy, just good things from good makers.

One of our favorite French traditions is building a meal one shop at a time. A baguette from Fred's Bread Evanston. A macaron at Patisserie Coralie. Your main course here with us: sausages, or a few good cuts for the grill. Charcuterie and a cheese or two to begin the table. A bottle from The Wine Goddess, chosen with their help. Chocolates from Belgian Chocolatier Piron, Inc. to finish.

Celebrate with us today. And when you have a free Saturday, we mapped out the whole walking route, market and all, on our blog: https://www.homesteadmeatsevanston.com/post/shopping-the-french-way

This Week at Homestead Meats: July 7–12Here’s what’s in stock this week.SausagesAvailable Now:• Pork Breakfast Patties• ...
07/08/2026

This Week at Homestead Meats: July 7–12

Here’s what’s in stock this week.

Sausages

Available Now:
• Pork Breakfast Patties
• Romanian Kosher All-Beef Hot Dogs

Available Thursday:
• Italian
• Toulouse
• Mexican Chorizo
• Sketchbook Beer Brats
• Lamb Merguez

Available Friday:
• Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeño

Charcuterie

• Coppa
• Nduja
• Pepperoni
• Prosciutto
• Pancetta
• Guanciale, available Friday
• Country Pâté
• Duck Liver Pâté
• Finocchiona Salami
• Saucisson Sec
• Spanish Chorizo

Deli

Pork:
Mortadella, Smoked Bacon, Rosemary Bacon, Smoked Ham, Smoked Ham Hocks, Jambon de Paris

Beef:
Beef Bacon, Corned Beef, Pastrami, Lean Pastrami, Smoked Beef Jerky, Spicy Beef Jerky, All-Beef Salami

Poultry:
Honey Roasted Turkey, Garlic Paprika Turkey, Duck Leg Confit, Smoked Duck Breast, Smoked Turkey Thigh

Fish:
Lox, available Saturday, and Alder Wood-Smoked Salmon

For Your Cooking

• Beef Bone Broth
• Chicken Stock
• Pork Stock
• Duck Fat
• Veal Demi-Glace
• Gluten-Free Beef/Veal Meatloaf
• Ragù Bolognese
• Taco Meat

Dairy, dips, spreads, and frozen pita are also in stock.

🔒 Secret Sale

Beef Bone Broth, $5.99/quart
Limit 2 quarts per customer
Say “secret sale” when ordering
Good through July 12, while supplies last.

Call to check availability or reserve: (847) 868-8040
Small batches. Limited supply.

From Ehran: "One of the unexpected things about opening the shop is the community that forms around it.Customers strike ...
07/08/2026

From Ehran:

"One of the unexpected things about opening the shop is the community that forms around it.

Customers strike up conversations with each other while waiting at the counter. Sometimes we introduce people because we know they have something in common. Maybe they come from the same place, do similar work, love the same foods, or share some other connection.

Sometimes people bring us treats, which always touches me. Sometimes those treats end up being shared with other customers who happen to be in the shop.

These moments are never organized. You don’t need an invitation. You just walk in, and sometimes something human happens.

Yes, we are here to cut meat, make sausages, and help you figure out dinner and holiday meals. But over time, Homestead has also become a place where people meet, talk, share, and become part of each other’s lives.

That part of the work was completely unexpected. And it means the most to me."

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This week’s MeatMail has the full list of what’s in stock, including sausages, charcuterie, deli, cooking staples, dairy, dips, bakery, and this week’s .

Read the full here:
https://mailchi.mp/homesteadmeatsevanston/update-7-7-26

Call to check availability or reserve: (847) 868-8040
Small batches. Limited supply.

Address

1305 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18478688040

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