Sanders History
About Sanders Meats
Family Owned & Operated for Over 90 Years
Joseph T. Sanders founded the family meat business in 1925, delivering his homemade products in a Model T Ford. The Sanders Hams were well received and quickly gained in popularity and increased distribution. With the increase in demand for the old fashioned Sanders Ham came the need for more processing area, and many expansion programs throughout the years, with modern equipment and renewed enthusiasm for more Sanders Ham . We know that there is only one time-tested way of making a truly authentic old-fashioned Sanders Ham , and that method has not been compromised over the years. Our Sanders Ham are still made that way today for your eating pleasure. Sons and grandsons, and now great-grandsons, have joined the business in keeping Sanders Meats a proud family tradition for over 90 years.
Order Smoked Bacon, USDA Steaks, Fresh Meat Bundles, Gift Boxes & More
Our family tradition lives on in the smoked meats, steaks, and specialty packages we make for your table. Shop online for smoked bacon, old-fashioned smoked hams, and smoked picnic hams, along with hot dogs and other customer favorites. Our online selection makes it easy to bring Sanders meats to your next family meal, cookout, or gathering.
Looking for a gift that’s a little different? Our meat gift boxes bring together Sanders favorites to share with family, friends, or colleagues. Browse the available gift selections and packaged meats in our online shop. We ship eligible orders across the United States, so you can send a taste of our family tradition to someone near or far.
For fresh cuts, visit our fresh meat market in Custer, Michigan. We offer USDA Choice steaks, including ribeye, T-bone, porterhouse, and New York strip, along with fresh meat bundles for filling the freezer and planning meals ahead. These fresh selections are available in-store, and offerings can vary.
Explore our online shop for smoked meats and packaged favorites, browse meat gift boxes, or see the current information about fresh meat and bundles. Whether you’re ordering a longtime favorite or visiting us in Custer, we’re proud to share our family’s tradition with you.