Vancouver Farmers Market: Fetzer's German Brand Sausages

We made what's turning into a weekly trip to the Vancouver Farmers Market today. The wifely one has decided that having fresh flowers each week is a must. This week, we bought from Xiong Farms. The flowers were beautiful and they were kind enough to make us a custom bouquet. It is stunning ... and only $12!

We have to admit that the market was a little light on vendors this week ... probably due to the weather. We came across several, though, that were quite interesting. We'll be sharing info on several of them in the coming weeks. This week, though, we want to highlight a food vendor call Fetzer's German Sausage.

Fetzer's German Brand Sausages are authentic Old World recipe sausages produced using the freshest, leanest, hand crafted all natural meats, and the finest ingredients available. They use Carlton Farms meat exclusively, which is truly "Fresh and Natural." It is minimally processed. It contains no artificial ingredients, chemicals, preservatives, or coloring. No hormones, injected moisture, or curing accelerators are used. The sausages are made to exacting specifications weekly, with lean 100% meat. We do not use MSG, fillers, or additives that some manufacturers use to add weight and cut costs. You can feel and taste the difference.

The Fetzer family has been hand crafting gourmet sausage products in Germany for over a century. Since 1880 they have been using the same old world recipes created by Eugen Fetzer's grandfather. They are still in use today. Eugen and Marianne Fetzer produced their famous sausage in Germany for 25 years until they came to the United States in 1978. They founded Fetzer's German Sausage and Deli on Cedar Hills Blvd. in Beaverton OR, and operated a full service deli and catering facility loved by many until 1998. They also sold their products at several Farmers Markets throughout the Portland area. Since that time the Fetzers have continued making the sausage and selling it wholesale and at the various Farmers Markets including Vancouver Farmers Market.

There are five types of delicious, fully cooked, authentic German sausage:

German Bratwurst: This savory light colored sausage is the most popular seller. Made with natural Pork. Flavor: Mild

Weisswurst: Original style from Munich. Enjoyable light colored sausage with natural herbs. Made with natural Pork. Flavor: Mild

Smoked Bratwurst: A very delectable sausage with a smoky flavor and a little garlic. Made with natural Pork and Beef. Wood smoked. Flavor: Mild.

Spicy Beer Sausage: This sausage is just the right amount of spicy and is highly flavorful. Made with natural Pork and Beef. Wood Smoked. Flavor: Spicy.

Hungarian Style: This tasty sausaget is the spicients of the bunch and has its own unique flavor. Made with natural Pork. Wood Smoked. Flavor: Very Spicy

Fetzers German Sausage is available at:

• Beaverton Farmers Market
• Hillsboro Farmers Market
• Vancouver Farmers Market
• Milwaukie Farmers Market
• Lamb's Thriftway on Scholls Ferry Road

They are also available by calling (503) 641-6300 or emailing sales@fetzers-sausage.com

You should definitely give them a try!

Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver WA