In the 1850s a group of German immigrants settled in a lush river valley in east-central Iowa. They called their new home "Amana" after a passage in the Song of Solomon meaning "to remain faithful." They established seven villages known as the Amana Colonies and lived communally, embracing a pure and simple way of life...including pride in workmanship, a home in the heartland, and sharing good food with good friends.
The tradition of the Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse began during communal times, when families enjoyed meals together in roomy kitchen houses. Each village had a meat shop and smokehouse where ham, bacon, and sausage were cured the old-world way...with long-held recipes and a commitment to quality.
Today the tradition continues. Each year thousands of visitors stop by our smokehouse and take home the bountiful flavors of another century, while others experience life's simple pleasures through our mail-order catalog. We invite you to savor these old-fashioned tastes and to share them with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Enjoy.
