Deborah Garner wrote:

> Since I live in an area in which there are few people of the Jewish
> faith, I have a hrad time finding Kosher meats.  I was curious if any of
> you have found mail order sources for Kosher meats.  I'm especially
> looking for things like franks, hot dogs, polish sausages, etc.
>
> When I called the nearest temple they said that they make a trip to St.
> Louis every few months.  Appreciate any help others can offer.

Amusingly enough, I also make an annual pilgrimage to a distant city to
purchase a few favorite kosher items, but most of the ones I really need
are carried by our health food co-op.  There are many co-ops out there,
and many of them carry at least some meats that are kosher.

Big question:  Are you looking for the kosher label just to determine
dairy ingredients or due to the methods of killing and processing (which
are very complex and rigid)?  Quite a few of the health food processors
aren't interested in obtaining kosher certification for their meats
because of the killing methods necessary, but are dairy free.  I have
called several of them and asked.  :-D

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