Discover McDonald's Meats, your destination for quality, local meats in Clear Lake, MN. Travis McDonald and Jennifer Dierkes, alongside their team of 45 dedicated employees, uphold a 110-year legacy of quality and innovation. From a humble start as a dry goods store in 1914 to today's thriving meat market, their wealth of experience and expertise makes McDonald’s Meats a cherished institution in the community.
A Tradition of Excellence
John McDonald started it all when he bought an ice box during the Great Depression to sell a few varieties of sausages at his dry goods store. Subsequent generations dabbled in slaughtering, jerky, and in-house sausage-making, setting the stage for generations to come. Fast forward to today, the fourth generation proudly carries the torch, steering the company into its centennial years.
Passion for Good Food
What sets McDonald’s Meats apart is not just their products but the relationships they've built with customers. As trusted advisors on all things meat, they offer personalized service, cooking tips, and recommendations to help you create delicious meals for your loved ones. This combination of skill, passion for good food, and customer relationships makes McDonald’s Meats a great place to shop.
Love of Local
This local gem produces over 200 homemade meat products including sausages, bacon, and jerky. With beef and hogs butchered every Tuesday by appointment, you can always count on a variety of fresh, quality meats. Hunters and fishers- they can also custom process and smoke your fish and game birds. But wait, there’s more! McDonald’s Meats also carries many other Minnesota Grown products, sourced to promote local producers and give customers an authentic shopping experience that reflects the region's agriculture and heritage.
Get Yours!
Visit their store for a friendly shopping experience or enjoy the convenience of ordering online. Or find locally-raised specialty meats statewide by searching our directory.