McDonald's Meats

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8601 Main Ave
Clear Lake, MN 55319
McDonald's Meat's, Inc has been in the McDonald's family for three generations with the fourth close behind. John Leo McDonald took over the Fred Mosford Meat Market in 1914. His son, Richard, took over the business in 1954. The first addition was added at that time to accommodate the growing business. In 1989, Richard's son, Dave, purchased the business. Once again, another addition was added to make room for increased production. Dave also began to experiment with making jerky. Today, we are known far and wide as The Jerky Stop. We carry 19 different varieties of jerky. We have over 40 varieties of fresh and smoked meats, with many items award-winning. Our products are homemade, we have our own smokehouses and sausage kitchen located right in our facility. You will find Dave and his children all working in the business today, keeping the high commitment to quality and service John Leo started over 90 years ago! NEW! McDonald's Meats is featured in the all new Brainerd Bound book from Landmark Publishing. In this book authors Mark Rustad and Mark Utter along with photographer Curtis Johnson have captured the historic and memorable journey from the Twin Cities to Brainerd that folks have been making for decades. Brainerd Bound is 'a picture book designed to capture the landmarks along the highways linking the Twin Cities to the Brainerd Lakes region of central Minnesota.' One of those historic landmark stops along the way is McDonald's Meats. For more information or to purchase Brainerd Bound click on the book cover to visit the Brainerd Bound website.

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Tiffany J.
1/29/2025

We get our venison processed here and it is by far the best venison we've had. The local meats in the store are amazing as well. You pay for what you get and this place is complete quality! The...

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Robin H.
2/26/2024

Best meat in the state of MN! We used to live near their shop and didn't know we were taking it for granted! :) We've been making a point to make the drive and get our favorite fresh cut meats....

Maddy B.
7/13/2024

Definitely add this stop to your list! They renovated and the place is amazing! My bf's family has come here every year on their annual cabin trip. I highly recommend getting an assortment and...

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Lorraine S.
12/9/2023

Very good sausages. Beef and other kinds jerky. Excellent service. High quality meats. Love this place.

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Hayley R.
8/3/2020

We stop here every year on our way up to our lake cabin. All time favorite meat market. My favorite are the unique flavored wild rice brats/sausage. They have so much to offer here. This place...

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