For Buyers & Distributors · Bemidji, MN · Since 1940
Wholesale 2026
Real Smoke. Real Family. — Meat. Locally.™
Stittsworth Meats · Bemidji, Minnesota · Since 1940
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1. We Make. We Don’t Curate.
5 Generations · Founded 1940 · In Business Since 1940
Five generations of vertical integration. Real wood smoke, whole-muscle cuts, named Midwest farms, USDA inspection at our own Turtle River facility. No Fillers. No Shortcuts.
- Real Wood Smoke. Hickory, apple, and cherry hardwoods. 12 to 18 hours in a real smokehouse.
- Whole-Muscle Cuts. No fillers. No mechanically-separated protein. No organ meat. Just real meat from a real butcher shop.
- Named Midwest Farms. Every product traces back to a specific family farm we know by name. Sourcing transparency at the farm level.
- USDA-Inspected. At our own Turtle River facility — not a third-party plant. Full HACCP-compliant production.
2. What We Make.
| Product | Pack & Case | Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|
| Bratwurst — 12+ flavors Original · Wild Rice & Cheddar · Three Cheese · Smoked Maple · Smoked Chili Cheese · Smoked Bacon Cheddar · Jalapeño Beer Cheddar · Prime Rib Horseradish · Chicken Alfredo · Bemidji Brewing · Pizza · Philly Cheese Steak | 12oz retail · 12 packs/case | 120 days refrigerated |
| Old Fashioned Wieners Original & Cheddar. Natural casings. 60% beef, 40% pork. | 14oz (12/case) · 32oz (6/case) | 120 days refrigerated |
| Summer Sausage — 3 flavors Original · Jalapeño Cheddar · Wild Rice Cheddar. No fillers, no organ meat, no chemical preservatives. | 12oz · 12 packs/case | Refrigerated · preservative-free |
| Beef Sticks — 4 flavors + cheese curd combos Honey BBQ · Pepper · Teriyaki · Pepperoni Hot Pepper. Plus Pepper + Smoked Cheese Curd & Pepper + Cheddar Cheese Curd. 100% beef, natural sheep casings. | 4oz (12/case) · 16oz (12/case) | Refrigerated · shelf-stable format available |
| Beef Strips (Fresh Jerky) — 4 flavors Colorado · Garlic and Pepper · Honey · Prime Rib. Fresh-jerky style — tender, soft texture (NOT shelf-stable). | 2.25oz · 12 packs/case | Refrigerated · fresh jerky |
| Rope Sausage Natural casing beef & pork. Real wood smoke. | 14oz · 12 packs/case | 120 days refrigerated |
| Stitts Chicken Marinated and prepped chicken line. Multiple flavors. Details on request. | Various | Refrigerated |
Full product book, sell sheets, and custom pricing available on request. Email Mychal directly.
3. Where We Move Product.
Four channels. One product. Whatever shelf or counter your customers are looking at.
Grocery & Natural
Premium shelf placement in natural food, specialty grocery, and co-op environments. High velocity, strong repeat. Perfect for meat aisles and charcuterie sets.
Hy-Vee · Co-ops · Natural Grocers
Convenience & C-Store
High-margin grab-and-go protein. Beef sticks, jerky, and snack sausages. Built for impulse at the register or in dedicated protein sets.
C-Stores · Gas Stations · Travel Centers
Direct Store Delivery
DSD-friendly SKUs with strong turns and easy restocking. Our team supports demos, POP materials, and sell-through strategy.
Regional DSD Distributors
Foodservice & DOT Foods
Bulk and foodservice pack sizes available. Listed through DOT Foods for broad national distribution network access.
DOT Foods · Regional Distributors
4. Let’s Do Business.
Four ways to bring Stittsworth into your business. Email Mychal directly — you’ll get a reply same day.
DOT Foods
Foodservice distribution at scale through DOT Foods’ national network.
Contact via DOT
Direct
Call the smokehouse or email Mychal for custom programs and case-ready inquiries.
(218) 586-2149 — Turtle River smokehouse
Direct Contact
Mychal Stittsworth — 4th-Generation Owner
mychals@stittsworthmeats.com
(218) 586-2149 — Turtle River smokehouse
7972 Farley Dr NE
Turtle River, MN 56601
Spec sheets
Packs, allergens, and nutrition notes for evaluation.
Open →Catalog & order builder
Item numbers, UPCs, packs, and suggested retail — size an order before you commit shelf space.
Open →Partner access
Catalog, packs, and the path to approved-partner pricing.
Open →Export programs
For distributors and retailers outside the U.S.
Open →5. FAQ.
What wood do you smoke with, and for how long?
Hickory, apple, and cherry hardwoods. 12 to 18 hours in a real smokehouse.
What is — and isn’t — in the product?
Whole-muscle cuts. No fillers, no mechanically-separated protein, no organ meat. Our summer sausage also carries no chemical preservatives.
Where does the meat come from?
Named Midwest farms. Every product traces back to a specific family farm we know by name — sourcing transparency at the farm level.
Are you USDA inspected?
Yes. Production runs at our own Turtle River, Minnesota facility under USDA inspection — not a third-party plant — and is fully HACCP-compliant.
What are the shelf lives by product?
Bratwurst, Old Fashioned Wieners, and Rope Sausage: 120 days refrigerated. Summer Sausage: refrigerated, preservative-free. Beef Sticks: refrigerated, with a shelf-stable format available. Beef Strips are fresh jerky — refrigerated and NOT shelf-stable. Stitts Chicken: refrigerated.
How do I place a wholesale order?
Four ways: Faire (order online, Net 60 terms, free returns on first order), RangeMe Pro, DOT Foods for foodservice distribution, or direct with Mychal for custom programs and case-ready inquiries.
Real Smoke. Real Family.
Meat. Locally.™ — Quality & Locally Sourced · Ships Nationwide · Since 1940
Stittsworth Meats · Bemidji, Minnesota · Since 1940