It's okay. For what it costs, I have very high expectations. I think they could engage their customers a little better.

This meat is top of the line. I've tried it in many restaurants around Indianapolis and also partook in their recent meat sale, which was phenomenal. You could fill a decent sized box with as much meat as possible for $60. We got pork chops, hot dogs, sausages, capicolla, rabbit...you name it. Everything we've cooked so far has been amazing. Follow them on Facebook to see when their next sale is-they only do them every so often. read more

I have been a fan of Smoking Goose products for years, but I had never made a trip to the "mothership" until earlier this month (ironically, I had bought their products in bulk on trips to Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati, when Jungle Jim's still sold Smoking Goose products). The stars aligned, meaning I was free during their limited store hours, and I finally got to go. Holy Smoked Meat, Batman! You can smell the curing meat from the street and it smells amazing. When we entered I was a little shocked at how small the storeroom was, as I was expecting a larger shop area. But they fully utilize their allocated space, and I deduct that means there is just extra room in the back for the yummies to cure. They had a great assortment of products when we were in there...terrines, salami, glorious bacon galore, hot cap, Amelia's bread products, Just Pop'In popcorn...etc. I felt great knowing that the meat products were locally sourced. I had placed a $30 cap on myself, mainly because we are trying to knock back on the amount of meat we eat. It was really hard just choosing a few items...I wanted ALL the bacon. We settled on Lamb Bacon, Pineapple Chili bacon, and some Hot Cap, and came in under budget. All of the products have been outstanding, as expected. We were greeted when we walked in and told to ask if we had any questions. I like this type of service, "I'm here if you need me, but otherwise I won't bother you, ok?" Perfect. There were a couple of annoying, pretentious customers in there when we were there, but that's no fault of Smoking Goose. We are planning on adding Smoking Goose to our monthly rotation of errands around Indianapolis. I also think I'm just going to give people Smoking Goose Bacon for Christmas this year...who wouldn't appreciate a couple pounds of perfectly crafted, thick-cut bacon under the Christmas tree?! read more

This is without a doubt one of my favorite places in Indy. They buy local, responsibly raised animals and prepare them in all kinds of delicious ways. You can get traditional items (like bacon, Andouille sausages, and sugar cured hams) or something a little more unusual (like elk liver pâté, specialty sausages, and lardo). The last time I came here I brought some friends and we all enjoyed something they had recently started doing: bacon flights! It's a sampling of four of their different kinds of bacon - traditional apple wood smoked bacon, jowl bacon, lamb bacon, and chocolate covered bacon. Everything tasted absolutely incredible. It was really interesting to savor the various kinds of bacon together and appreciate the differences in taste. The lamb bacon was the biggest surprise, in my opinion. I had no idea what to expect it to taste like and was blown away at the first bite. It was awesome. I make sure to stop by here whenever I'm in the area (and they're open) so I can bring home some yummy meat treats. Definitely worth checking out if you're a carnivore like me! read more

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**Disclaimer** This review is solely based on my Thanksgiving Turkey order. With that said.... This review is so past due. I must have been in a tryptophan coma for a month to have forgotten to share that Goose, your bird is the word! This was my very first time hosting Thanksgiving and my first go at making a Thanksgiving turkey. With much help from my fellow Yelp community I was given a recommendation to look into Goose. Holy turkey feathers did Goose make it easy. And you, as well, fellow Yelp friends. It was October when I first started researching my options. Goose sold me on its turkey from Gunthorp Farms at $4.25/lb. Yes, this is higher then what you would find at your regular grocer but I was after an all-natural, open pasture raised, happily clucking, humanely processed, fresh, farm-to-fork bird. Their pricing per pound was the most affordable in the area. In addition, they had a step-by-step video from Chris showing you how to brine, roast, and create a wonderful pan sauce for your bird, shopping list included. Want the details? BAM -- http://goosethemarket.com/Tday/default.html. Kicking up their game, making it even easier for you, they had a pre-made "just add water" brine kit available for $9.95. To make things easier on myself I chose this option. I was so glad I did! This kit included everything listed in the video including the chopped fruits & veggies. No need to track a treasure map to find Juniper Berries at the supermarket. Their pre-made brine kit was the best purchase & time saver, hands down! I simply placed my order for the turkey and brine kit online. I could choose to pick up from either of their two locations (Smooking Goose or Goose the Market). Several convenient dates and times were offered. When it was time to pick up my order, it was complete, and ready to go. Easy! I followed the turkey brining & roasting instructions included on their website. I added my own personal touch by making an herb butter, inserting it under the skin and I braised the turkey with wine & butter. The turkey turned out nicely browned, juicy, flavorful, fresh, and fabulous. Everyone raved about how good the meat tasted. Several said this was the best turkey they ever had. Thanks to Goose. In addition, I served my turkey with Goose's Cranberry Mostarda. Hot damn this is delish! Not only was it great for our turkey dinner but it went great with leftovers. Picture - Goose turkey, Goose Mostarda, Tulip Tree Foxglove cheese, brioche sandwiches. Yum! I will most definitely be placing future turkey orders with Goose. Thanks again for making my first Thanksgiving amazing! read more

Smoking Goose - The heavenly Cranberry Mosterda. Excellent with Turkey! - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Finally had the chance to visit the store and it was great! It's small, simple and to the point. The man working this morning was super friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. We bought the garlic sausage, chorizo sausage and the lamb bacon. I've only had their regular bacon and ham before so this was definitely going to be a treat :) As soon as we got home it was time to cook! The bacon smelled so earthy and like no bacon I had smelled before. It cooked to a soft and juicy perfection with just enough crunch around the edges. The chorizo sausage was not so hot that it distracted you from the food itself. The prevailing flavor for me was paprika. Just enough kick but it didn't linger forever. I really enjoyed the garlic sausage. The sage was present but not overpowering. read more

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This place is definitely worth a visit! Their sweet and spicy pecans! Tried the snack box....it was delicious!

Imagine a little spud of a sweet potato. Fearful it may one day become a canned candied yam. Hopeful it gets to grow up to become a full, whole, organic sweet potato. One day it could get the Cessarian slice where out oozes its innards then draped in all sorts of local meat goodness at Smoking Goose. The Sasquatch is the finest handheld food since meat in tube form. Screw finding Big Foot... Smoking Goose's Sasquatch would kick its ass anyway. A sweet potato smothered in pork, pork juice and creme fraiche. This is what I walk down the street (around the corner from my house / office) to break for on a Friday late lunch hour. Then, I picked up a piggy fig terrine for late-night noshery. I got a meat high both times. Smoking Goose intends to penetrate the world of take home meats and restaurant / bar meat offerings on your plate and change the world when it comes to how meat is supplied. Local meat. Local butcher. Locals loving local goodness. This is the local marketplace vertically integrating itself into a streamlined service of a healthy way to go about eating our most beloved craving. If you take one part restraint (read: don't eat a hog for dinner), one part Smoking Goose, your guilt complex surrounding meat will turn into a prideful, uplifting experience. read more

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I bought a Stagberry salami and found it near impossible to slice. It came in a cardboard tube that was open at both ends. The salami was unwrapped. The pungent odor of the salami reminds me of Viet nouc mam fish sauce. Is this normal for such uncured salami? It is so hard, I find it unchewable. read more

Is the word "smoking" in Smoking Goose being used as a verb or an adjective? Is it a verb that explains the wonderful process that they use to prepare their delicious meats? Or, is at an adjective that is being used as a description? Like, "That 18 month cured ham is so delectable it's smoking!" The answer is YES. To both. read more

I had been looking forward to their once a month open to the public sale and finally got to check it out. It was a lot smaller than I expected but I got almost everything I wanted, they didn't have the duck prosciutto. My friends and I got a bunch of stuff together to try out. We got the duck sausage, pig and fig terrine, rabbit terrine, lamb bacon, and pork jowl bacon. I was especially looking forward to the lamb bacon cause I love lamb. Sadly that was my least favorite purchase, it was really gamey. I've never had gamey lamb. My friends said it was more like mutton than lamb. The pig and fig terrine was my favorite then the duck sausage, pork jowl bacon, rabbit terrine, and last the lamb bacon. I will probably get the pig and fig terrine and duck sausage again, the jowl bacon and rabbit terrine maybe, the lamb bacon no. The pig and fig terrine is seasoned well, nice balance of flavors, and it's got a nice texture for spreading on bread or crackers or whatever. The duck sausage tastes good, feel like it would be great for an Asian style stir fry served with rice. The jowl bacon is good, bit hard to cook evenly without over doing (burning). The rabbit terrine is good but not as flavorful and not very spreadable. Their products are a bit pricey, as to be expected for the unique things the create. I'd say it's worth it. read more

Smoking Goose - Bag of goodies we got - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We got a lot of the smoked shrimp for a small dinner party and it was a huge hit. The shrimp tasted fabulous and it was fun peeling and eating. We will definitely be back to try more times. None of us had ever eaten smoked shrimp with the head on and it had a great smokey flavor that I would purchase again. read more

***First of all, before you continue to read this review, let it be known that I'm a vegetarian. So the following comments will be about customer service only.*** A couple of summers ago, I was trying to figure out a local "experience" birthday gift to secure for my soon-to-be 16-year-old son, which I have to say is not an easy task. We had already run the gamut of Escape Rooms, Paint Ball wars, Top Golf, and the like. It was around that time that I read an online article in the Indy Star about Smooking Goose Meat School. They had my full attention. That particular child LOVES meat; all kinds of meat. And because he's our child, he's got high-end tastes. So I clicked on the link to check out what this meat school offers. Smoking Goose offered up three or four classes, and all ranged from $120-$150 each. I remember one was How to Butcher a Whole Hog. The class I purchased was titled Just Encased, and it was a salumi making class. (To be clear, I called first to make sure his age wouldn't be a problem, which it wasn't) Here's the description, straight from their website: learn the entire process from grinding and seasoning to stuffing, tying, and fermenting. Get the inside scoop on working with fermenting cultures and aging environments. Experience how different types of protein (pork, lamb, elk, game) impact recipes, aging techniques, and flavor profiles. Even though he was the youngest person there by more than a handful of years, he had such a positive experience and learned so much. The staff was so kind to him and really did their best to make him feel comfortable, even though he was clearly the youngest. He spent a few hours with the staff and his group working in the kitchen to create their salumis. A few weeks later, I received a phone call from the staff telling me that his salumis were all done curing and we could come pick them up! We brought them home and he and his dad spent the evening enjoying all the different flavors. It also gave my son a chance to share how he made each item too. Meat School by Smoking Goose was a great experience, so be sure to follow their social media to know when you can register for upcoming classes. read more

This is the place to get meat in Indianapolis. We love the Kitchen Sink Sausage and the City Ham makes the best ham sandwiches. You will find Smoking Goose products throughout the city (follow them on Facebook for photos from restaurants that serve their products). Be sure to follow Smoking Goose on social media so you get notice of its sales so you can try the various meats at significant discounts. If you do go during one of these sales, get there early, because they will sell out. Flat 12 Bierworks, a local brewery, is also across the street if you would like to spend a little more time in the neighborhood. read more

If you want the world's best smoked meats and.cheese, order from these people! Great small family business.

Received my expertly packed parcel of smoked bacon bits, hillbilly sausage & rendered lard. Cooked the sausage & then baked them in my sausage rolls .. kids said the sausage was GREAT!! Made a large batch of bacon jam with the 5# of smoked bacon bits, jarred them up .. son said was the best batch ever as for the bacon bits! Tomorrow is tamale making day .. made the masa today with their beautiful lard & can tell this year's tamales are going to be "smoking" great thanks to the Smoking Goose's lard. Fast shipping .. outstanding customer service .. products are "delicatosh" thank you! read more

This place is awesome! They put the time and effort into their meat and it shows when you cook it! My good friend Anthony Warren is a crew member here and told me about the meats. Ever since 2018, I have attended most of their meat shows that are offered once a month where they offer discounted pricing to some of their products! Great quality, great service and great people! read more

Seen the special on wfyi TV which seems to be complete BS they don't have fresh chicken from a selected farm or fresh beef from a selected farm that's mostly just sausages the place is tiny not as big as depicted in the television show I did buy smoke white fish here today which was really great but we went to buy fresh duck and chicken they had nothing read more

After buying Smoking Goose products from Goose the Market, it was exciting to see some of the inner-workings of the mother ship. The production process combines age-old curing methods (smoke, fermentation, etc.) with up to date equipment and innovative approaches to produce for fantastic delicacies. read more

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Meatalicious heaven. I love Smoking Goose products and pick them up wherever I find them (here, Goose the Market, Pogues Run, etc). I recently was able to take a tour with Slow Food Indy and I am so impressed. The care and thought that goes into their products is obvious (and why they are so darn tasty!). Let's not forget the amazing aroma of smoked meats, oh my. Definitely stop by and pick up some of their tasty products. If you have the opportunity to take a tour, don't pass it up! read more

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Excellent and interesting carnivorous offerings as expected... ...but...the means by which those products are obtained...is stupid. You have to give your "order" to a young lady...who disappears behind a velvet curtain...ala the Wizard...she then magically returns with your items....strange to me. Just seems like an awkward and unnecessary series of steps...I am always in a hurry...and much prefer to pull stuff out of a cooler of my own volition....get in and get the hell out.....not mention I think most people would be more inclined to buy more stuff if they could see and touch it......due to spontaneous consumption ! While my impatience may be silly..it does keep me from "stopping" by...to buy...on a whim. No question I would buy more product with a more traditional market like atmoshpere. It also seems...some of the success that both stores are enjoying..is not making the staffs any friendlier...some are beginning to develop a bit of an attitude...at Goose the Market..simple questions are not now met with enthusiastic answers...if half of your stuff is barely labelled with little or no explanations.....ummmm...be prepared to explain to a paying customer who is preparing to buy hundreds of dollars of meat what the hell he is buying....oh well....never mind...went to Kinkaids instead. read more

Smoking Goose is the place to go for meat you never knew existed and things you knew existed, but didn't think you could actually find around here! I had some of their Salami at a party. I'm not sure exactly which one it was because they have a whole menu of Salami. It was delicious and very different from a mass produced version. And bacon, they have several kinds of bacon, like jowl bacon, I've gotta get some of that! Recently I had their duck, pear, and port sausage. Seriously? Yes! I pan seared it and as it gets done the pear juices and port ooze out and start to caramelize on the pan. It's like a delicious meat timer. Most meats are sold by the pound. It's prepackaged to make sales easier. With sausage you typically get 4 links vacuum sealed or a pound of bulk. Most is available fresh, but some may be available frozen as well. It's right across the street from Flat 12 Brewery. read more

The hog butchering class was absolutely wonderful - as was the turkey carving class - can't wait for the sausage making class in January. Chris is thorough, knowledgeable, interesting, funny and just an absolute fantastic teacher. Chris, you are a gem!!! Brittany starts the evening off with a refreshment (Sun King beers - delicious, local wine, juice or water) then we head off to class (wear WARM clothes, the coolers are COLD!!). At break time, we are offered more refreshments and.....ta da! Get an assortment of Smoking Goose meats and bread!! Delicious!! Thanks Brittany for taking such good care of us!!! They have put in a cooler so you can choose your meats - (Lorand M. - I guess they heard your comment about the "Wizard" disappearing to get your meat). And we took advantage to the tune of a "C" note to stock up on more meats to tide us over until our January class. As with all the butcher classes, we came away with a stockpile of pork - and by the way, pork is pink/red NOT white - that's one of those bred out of pig things that just don't look right (Pork is NOT a white meat, despite the claim that it is!!!) read more

We had purchased some "brats" from another business and I thought his would be a fantastic Father's Day gift. I am not sure if you can always purchase a fresh grilled brat from here but I got a Kitchen Sink and it was so good. You can get so many good products here! Check them out read more

+ The aroma of smoked meats wafting through the air + Fresh & locally sourced ingredients + Unique flavors This is the place of meat lovers' dreams, the source of where the magic happens. The intoxicating aroma of smoked meats wafts through the air before you even step foot through the door, and once you're inside, you might not want to leave. I asked the cool gal working the cashier on the day I went if she goes home smelling delicious after a scrumptious day at work, and she professed, "I'm very popular with dogs and bearded men". I want to be her. Their sausages are some of my favorite products, especially the KITCHEN SINK SAUSAGE and the FENNEL SAUSAGE. Perfectly spiced and complex in flavor - so many things you can do with them. Fry some up for breakfast with some scrambled eggs, barbecue them, make the most awesome gourmet hot dog, etc. I also love their fresh MEXICAN CHORIZO. They sell duck fat and bacon lard by the tub, all manners of salumi and larger smoked meats like turkey breasts and pork chops, and even have snack things like bacon caramel cheddar popcorn. During the holidays they host a big warehouse sale where many of their products are on sale at wholesale prices. Follow their Facebook for postings of events and sales. Their products make for excellent holiday or hostess gifts, which is always a nice alternative from bringing over the typical bottle of wine. read more

Sweet jeebus I loved this place. Kid in a... meat shop. I think it was the overwhelmingly luscious smell of cured meats as you walk in... it does something to your brain. You just want to bring it all home. And I tried. I just stared at the case, would point to something, "what about this?" as if I needed to ask. I was going to go home with it. I just needed someone to help me justify adding even more sausage to my growing pile of goodness. Example: I pick up a pack of bacon. I'm told "that's seasonal, all we have left is right there in the case." So I pick up two more. "And the applewood smoked is what we're known for." OK, a couple of those too. "I use these sausages for cassolet." I've never made cassolet, now I have an excuse. I'll take that home with me. And on and on. Everything is packaged and sold at a set price, but I'm really curious how many pounds I brought home all in. Nice gifts, a couple of related items like crackers and cheese, including some from local producers. When in Indy, don't miss Smoking Goose! read more

I have been to this location a couple of times. First of all, it always smells amazing and the meat is hands down the best in Indy. What really threw me, though, was the service. Both times that I stopped in here, to grab something a little adventurous to add to our fridge's meat selection, I have had a really hard time getting information from the girl at the counter. She was happy to doll out prices and general descriptions, but when I asked how I would prepare, an intimidating looking meat, I would always get the answer "however you want". The first time, I just did that. It did not end well and it made the meat taste really overwhelming. I am worried that people will stop in here after hearing all of the hype, buy something new and exciting, but get home only to prepare it wrong and dislike it. I would definitely recommend going to the Goose the Market location on the old northside. When we stopped in there we left with a bundle of knowledge on the meats/cheeses we selected and how to serve them. Great quality, but I am only giving three stars because of the service. read more

Got the charcuterie board here for our charcuterie night...twice. Couldn't stay away. Loved the service, love the business, I'm hopeful we can go back later as they seem eager to teach about their business and process read more

If I won the lottery I'd pay off my student loan, car, buy some new boots, and take a vacation. What would I pack? The boots and a dry cured 18 month aged ham. Stop in and pick up larder meats, salumi, sausages, or smoked meats prepackaged and ready to go. Soon, we will be able to order online too. Stop in and grab a protein snack today! The staff is beyond helpful and will act as your meat guide. read more

My husband and I received a big box of assorted goodies from Smoking Goose today as our Christmas present from my daughter. What a nice selection! Sausages, pickled veggies (sauerkraut made in-house), crackers, cheese, house-made mustard and pimento cheese spread and figs. We just finished sampling a bit of everything for our dinner and it was all outstanding! It was a fun, unique and delicious gift that I imagine would be appreciated by anyone. read more

You almost can't visit any local Indianapolis restaurants without a few Smoking Goose product sightings. This place is the real deal. I ordered a smoked turkey along with a cranberry mostarda sauce for Thanksgiving, and couldn't have been happier. It was our first time hosting, and walking from my house to pick up our pre-made bird (only had to stick it in the oven to warm for a couple of hours) made hosting a breeze. It was super delicious and had a slight smoke flavor without being over powering. The cranberry mostarda was out of this world, and I hope they sell it again this year. Chris Eley (owner) was even featured in Food and Wine for his perfect recipe. Pickup happened to be on the same day as their meat sale, so I also grabbed a couple of cured meats for a meat and cheese tray. The duck prosciutto was super decadent and a must try! read more

This place is the epitome of local and it shows off local in spades. This place is full of people doing a fantastic job and engaging with culture and the perceived need of their customers. Try the jowl bacon, it is very interesting. The other bacon is epic too. Also, try the sausages... this stuff is so fantastic. They are really doing a great job and we Indy locals need to be showing our support of their effort to give us excellent food from local farmers. read more

The staff were super friendly and informative. I ordered a whole suckling pig and they delivered exactly what I needed. It was fresh and delicious. They even provided expert tips on how to cook it. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Tesha and Chef are top notch!!!!! read more

Applewood smoked bacon! Applewood smoked bacon! Applewood smoked bacon! Melt in your mouth, deliciousness that will leave you begging for more. The lamb bacon is also quite delicious. why only 4 stars? The hours of the smoking goose are quite limited. Simply put, it's a pain to come here. read more

Having this place open up across the street from my work is either the coolest thing to happen in awhile or it will be the death of me. They have a broad selection of meats, sausages, salumi, and other carnivorous delights. Items are priced fairly reasonably for a piece of high end culinary delights. The staff has been friendly and answered my questions as well ad giving recommendations and suggestions. Over all this place is awesome and only seems to.be getting better as the menu expands. A meat lovers paradise! read more

Smoking Goose - As seen from Flat 12 - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Thanks to Smoking Goose, and their garlic sausage, we were able to make a dish that won a local cooking competition and the $500 prize that came along with it. Keep making great products and we'll keep buying them! read more

I'm still giving 5 stars, but if my last purchase's issues repeat, we'll see. I bought 2 kinds of link sausage, 1 loose (breakfast), and some bacon. Everything tasted great...beyond even! The Merguez sausages were perfect as was the breakfast sausage. However, the garlic sausages were sloppily made. When I took them out of the package, the tips hadn't been twisted shut. I lost precious pork into the sink. While cooking them, each lost about 20% of the meat out its ends into the pan. My dad showed me 3 pieces of bone he found in his link. Hopefully this was an isolated issue. For the price though, I expect darn near perfection. Everything else I've had, such as the ham, ducklins, cotto, bacon, and pâté have been fantastic. read more

You should visit this place if only for the customer service. Awesome array of meats etc. and the friendliest staff you'll ever encounter.

Each time I find myself at the Smoking Goose Meat Locker I end up throwing my shopping list out the window when I discover their new or seasonal products. This month's "Bacon of the Month" was Boar Bacon and it was greatly enjoyed by my significant other. I love the variety of sausages, some that aren't available at Goose the Market. I enjoy being able to get a good overview of what meats they have available, so I have a better idea when I visit Goose the Market. Although the hours are odd, I find they accommodate a lot of folks stopping by after work. read more

I was exited to go by this location. I love their products and expected some sort of meat mecca. Essentially inside, there is a cooler full of packaged meats and some dry goods on a table. I had some questions about some of the products and the response from the staff was disheartening. They have some very bold, unusual products and I asked how one would prepare them or a recommendation on what to serve them with. The response was "whatever you want." I wanted a suggestion or some excitement, and I got nothing. read more