Opa's Smoked Meats

06/03/2026

You can tell a lot about people from what they keep making long after the reason they started is gone. The German families who settled the Hill Country in the 1840s made sausage to preserve meat, head cheese because nothing was wasted, and smoked what they had because refrigeration was a century away. The reasons were practical. The craft they built around them was not, and it's still here, made the same way in Fredericksburg since 1947.

Read the story ↓
https://opassmokedmeats.com/blogs/news/texas-german-heritage-the-food-tradition-behind-opas

05/30/2026

Make more than you think you need.

A golden cornbread bite with a medallion of Opa’s Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage sitting right on top — the cheddar melts into the cornbread, the jalapeño heat meets a hot honey drizzle, and the whole thing is gone in one bite.

Party food, game day food, or Tuesday night food. We don’t judge.

Recipe on our blog → Link in bio.

05/27/2026

Simple, hearty, and done in one skillet.

Opa’s Country Blend Smoked Sausage seared in butter, then simmered with new potatoes, green beans, garlic, chicken broth, and fresh thyme.

Finished with lemon to balance the richness and fresh parsley for brightness.

Serve it straight from the skillet with bread to catch every bit of the broth.

Recipe on our blog → https://opassmokedmeats.com/blogs/recipes/sausage-potato-green-bean-skillet

05/26/2026

There's a reason the Jalapeño Cheddar is our best seller. Real jalapeño, real cheddar, natural pork casing, and a balance between heat and creaminess that took a long time to land where it is.

The full story of how it works, how to cook it, and how to serve it: https://opassmokedmeats.com/blogs/news/jalapeno-cheddar-the-sausage-everyone-asks-about

05/24/2026

Opa’s Smoked Meats will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

As we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, we wish you a safe and meaningful weekend.

Whether you’re at the grill, on the road, or with family and friends, we hope it’s time well spent.

We’ll be back soon serving up the smoke.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend starts at Opa’s.

Load up on sausage for the grill, smoked beef tenderloin for the table, and sandwiches for the road.

Heading to the river, lake, or campsite? Grab one of our cold bags and ice to keep everything chilled along the way.

Hosting the party? We’ve got charcuterie boards, meat trays, spreads, mustards, snacks and ice-cold drinks.

Whether you’re grilling at home, spending the weekend in the Hill Country, or feeding a crowd, Opa’s has your Memorial Day weekend covered.

As we gather with family and friends, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/20/2026

This looks delicious! Thanks to Mystic Lobster Roll- Fredericksburg, TX for featuring Opa's Smoked Meats on Main Street!

Plot twist… Mystic Lobster Roll Company is serving up gourmet dogs now too 🌭🔥🦞

We’re talking sausage from the legendary Opa's Smoked Meats and Hebrew National all-beef hot dogs loaded up exactly how you want them 🤌

And because we don’t do boring around here…you can take yours to the next level with toppings like candied jalapeños & hatch peach pepper sauce 😮‍💨

Perfect for grabbing while you stroll Main Street or when you’re craving something seriously good besides lobster (we won’t tell 😉)

05/19/2026

If you've been buying Opa's at your grocery store for years, here's something you might not know: there's a deli. It's a limestone building two blocks off Main Street in Fredericksburg, and it's where every Opa's product starts.

A full sausage case. A butcher counter with fresh cuts. A tasting station with four sausages going on the griddle. A made-to-order sandwich counter. A market side stocked with cheeses, German mustards, and Texas beverages.

Same smokehouse. Same family. Same Opa's you already know,there's just a lot more to it than the grocery shelf.

Come see it: https://opassmokedmeats.com/blogs/news/yes-opas-has-a-deli-in-fredericksburg-texas

05/15/2026

On any given Saturday at the deli on Washington Street, you'll see people who haven't been to Fredericksburg in years walk in and head straight for the case. Not the market shelves. Not the gift baskets. The case.

We've been making smoked meats here since 1947, and the lineup is wider than people expect. Nine sausages, seven hams, summer sausage, head cheese, liverwurst, smoked tenderloins, and more; every product line, how to cook it, how to serve it, and where to find it.

The complete guide is up on our site:
https://opassmokedmeats.com/blogs/news/the-complete-guide-to-opas-smoked-meats

Every product, how to cook it, how to serve it, and where to find it — the complete guide to Opa's Smoked Meats from Fredericksburg, Texas. Since 1947.

05/07/2026

This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life, Mom, Oma, and everyone in between, to something unforgettable.

Opa’s Smoked Meats has everything you need for a flavorful brunch, lunch, or dinner: smoked sausages, honey glazed ham, cured beef and turkey, tenderloins, turkey legs, plus charcuterie, specialty items, sweets, pralines, and more.

Make her day extra special with meals and treats she’ll actually love and ready to pick up at Opa’s Fredericksburg Deli & Market. Delicious, hearty, and made with love, just like Mom and Oma deserve.