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December 2025 Edition

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Welcome to the December edition of the Louie's Links newsletter. We welcome you to forward this to your friends.

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CLICK HERE to enter the drawing for a $25 Louie's Gift Card! Congratulations to Rick Hedke for winning the Thanksgiving newsletter drawing.

Order your holiday foods now!

Give Louie's a call at 715-822-4728 to order what you need for your family's holiday celebration.

Steaks & Roasts

Award-Winning Hams

Meat & Cheese Trays

Gift Boxes

Gift Cards

Lutefisk & Oysters

Turkeys & other poultry

Beer, Wine, & Spirits

Bakery items

Much, much more!

Louie's Annual Gift Card Sale!

One Day Only - In-Store Only

Saturday, December 6

*All Gift Cards 10% OFF*

Stop in this Saturday, December 6 to pick up your gift cards at:

Louie's Finer Meats
Louie's Lodge
Comstock Cheese & Sausage

Louie's Gift Cards are available for any amount and are redeemable at all three stores!

The perfect Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list.

Facebook Event Page

Does inflation have you feeling pinched? Check out Louie's great in-store specials!

Christmas Specials will begin on December 16

Check our website to see our latest in-store specials:

https://louiesfinermeats.com/in-store-specials/

Recipe: Savory Roasted Chicken

This is a classic, comforting dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients with its rich, aromatic flavors and crispy skin. This is perfect for a family dinner or a holiday occasion when you don't need to cook for a huge number of people. This recipe involves seasoning a whole chicken with a blend of herbs, garlic, and butter, then roasting it to golden perfection. The result is tender, juicy meat with a crispy outside. Serve with roasted vegetables or with your favorite side dishes.

Ingredients 10 servings

1 whole chicken from Louie's (about 4-5 lbs)
3 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 onion, quartered
Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Preheat Oven to 375°F.
Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the outside and inside of the chicken with melted butter.
Season: In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin if possible.
Stuff Chicken: Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered lemon, garlic cloves, and onion. These aromatics will infuse the chicken with extra flavor as it roasts.
Roast: Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy and golden brown. Baste the chicken occasionally with its own juices to keep it moist.
Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs if desired.

Celebrating 55 years

Get an Award-Winning Louie's Ham for Christmas dinner or other special occasion!

Louie's Hams have been recognized with many awards at State, National, and International competitions going back decades. Louie's hams were recognized with six awards in 2025 alone.

2025 Louie's Ham Awards

Wisconsin State Fair - Grand Champion Ham - West Allis, WI

American Cured Meat Championships - Reserve Grand Champion - Bone-in Ham - Kansas City, MO

American Cured Meat Championships - Champion - Semi-Boneless Ham - Kansas City, MO

Wisconsin Specialty Meat Championships - Reserve Grand Champion - Bone-in Ham - Middleton, WI

Wisconsin Specialty Meat Championships - Reserve Grand Champion - Boneless Commercial Ham - Middleton, WI

Wisconsin Specialty Meat Championships - Honorable Mention - Semi-Boneless Ham - Middleton, WI

Supplies may be limited, so to make sure you get a ham, give us a call at 715-822-4728 to place your order.

Louie's on the Lake

Casual Dining

Thank you to our amazing customers and incredible community for your loyal support over the past few years. As the season comes to a close, Louie’s on the Lake has decided to close for the winter. We’re truly grateful for every visit, every smile, and every memory we’ve shared together. We look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!

Please follow Louie's on the Lake on Facebook for updates.

Louie's Lodge is next to Louie's Finer Meats and offers a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits. Explore our expansive beer cave which showcases affordable prices and an array of craft beers. At Louie's Lodge, you can find Louie's meat products during the extended evening hours. Additionally, we provide after-hours pickup for meat orders placed at Louie's upon request - call 715-822-4728.

Follow Louie's Lodge on Facebook! www.facebook.com/louieslodge

Watch for our wine and beer sampling events!

We carry a huge variety of wines - pick out your favorite for your family's table for Christmas! We also now have some of your holiday favorites - Egg Nogs, Tom & Jerry Batter, and much more!

Pictured: Locally-made Yeoman Maple Syrup Flavored Vodka from Perlick Distillery with Louie's Bacon

Open in the historic Comstock Creamery!

Cheese - Sausage - Sandwiches - Take & Bake Pizzas - Fudge - Coffee - Wine - Beer - Fresh Baked Goods - and more!

Meat & Cheese Trays now available in Comstock!

Louie's Holiday Gift Boxes now available in Comstock

*Great Holiday Gift Options*

Fresh squeaky curds - limited availability

Comstock Brats exclusively available in Comstock

Featuring Cheese Curds & Beer

https://www.facebook.com/comstockcheeseandsausage

Find us at:

1858 US Highway 63

Comstock, WI 54826

Visit us by car on Highway 63 or visit us by ATV/UTV/Snowmobile on the Joe Kasper trail between Cumberland & Turtle Lake

Stop and see us for your lunch break!

715-822-0698

Comstock Store Hours

8 AM to 5:30 PM Monday-Saturday

10 AM to 4 PM Sunday

Pictured: Freshly made Cinnamon Rolls

Click Here to view Louie's Upcoming Events Page

Louie's is offering a nice variety of Gift Boxes for 2025.

Please order in advance - call 715-822-4728 for in-store pickup.

Beef - It's What's For Dinner this Holiday Season

Louie's will prepare the roasts or steaks you need for your special occasion to YOUR specifications. All beef steaks and roasts are U.S. Choice or Higher in quality. We will also season your roast for you upon request at no additional charge.

Boneless Rib Roasts
Bone-in Standing Rib Roasts
Manhattan Strip Roasts
Top Sirloin Roasts
Sirloin Tip Roasts
Chuck Roasts
Rump Roasts
Tenderloin Roasts & Steaks
Full selection of beef steaks

Louie's is your headquarters for football season! Stock up with your favorite snacks, brats, beverages, and much more for the game!

Hunting Seasons are still open!

Louie's is your home for award-winning wild game processing.

We are still offering wild game sausage-making, along with whole deer processing. We will make your favorite Louie's items with our award-winning recipes with any species of wild game.

Upcoming Season Dates

Bow Deer Season: until January 4 or 31, depending on county

Muzzleloader Deer Season: until December 10

December Antlerless Season: December 11-14

Antlerless Holiday Hunt: December 24 - January 1

Please register your deer as required by law before bringing to Louie's.

https://gowild.wi.gov/wildlife/harvest

Bring your clean, boneless trimmings to the Louie's Finer Meats main store during regular business hours.

2025 Superior Ave

Cumberland, WI 54829

715-822-4728

No appointment is necessary.

Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM; Friday 8 AM to 7 PM; Other Days 8 AM to 6 PM

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Whole deer drop-off is at the Louie's Wild Game building.

715-419-4539

900 Sylvan Street

Cumberland, WI 54829

Regular Hours

Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM

Saturday-Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

New for 2025: All venison cuts will be vacuum-sealed! No freezer burn, no leaky packages!

Follow the new Louie's Wild Game Facebook page for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/louieswildgame

Thank you for your patronage in 2025! We look forward to seeing you again in the new year. Throwing a party or just hanging out at home with the family? Louie's has everything you need to celebrate New Year's Eve.