HERMANN, MO. — Hermann Wurst Haus and Fulton Wurst Haus, both owned by Mike and Lynette Sloan, reaped a combined total of 24 awards for their hand-crafted smoked sausages and meats at the Missouri Association of Meat Processors 85^th annual convention and trade show.

The statewide Meat Product Competition held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Mo., March 1-3, selected the finest samples of cured and smoked specialty items from over 240 products entered in 22 different classes, including hams, bacon, sausages, ring bologna, jerky snack sticks, smoked turkey and luncheon meats.

"We are pleased and excited to represent our Hermann and Fulton communities in this state-wide meat competition,” Mike Sloan said. “Our Sweet Bologna recipe is a customer favorite and has won multiple international and national awards over the years."

Hermann Wurst Haus’ Sweet Bologna won the Best of Show Award. The processor received 12 additional product awards, including: Grand Champion for Sweet Bologna, Summer Sausage, Boneless Pork Chops and Cooked Ring Bologna; Reserve Grand Champion for Sweet Bologna with Cheese and Jalapeños; Best of Show Bratwurst – Smoked and Cooked Sausage Category, and Dry Cured Bacon; Champion for German Bologna, Franks and Wieners, and Restructured Jerky; and Reserve Champion for Cherry Chipotle Snack Sticks and Pork Honey BBQ Jerky.

Meanwhile, Fulton Wurst Haus received 10 product awards, including: Grand Champion for Pineapple Teriyaki Snack Sticks; Reserve Grand Champion for Sweet Bologna, Cooked Ring Bologna, Summer Sausage, Pork Peppered Teriyaki Jerky and Restructured Jerky; Champion for Boneless Pork Chop and Sweet Bologna with Cheese and Jalapeños; Reserve Champion for Hickory Smoked Bacon – Bacon Category, and Applewood Smoked Bacon – Flavored Bacon Category.

Additionally, Hermann Wurst Haus was a recipient of the Silver Saw Blade Award for recruiting new members.

Hermann Wurst Haus and Fulton Wurst Haus offer the prize-winning products at their retail locations in Hermann, Mo., and Fulton, Mo. The processors also produce venison for individuals who are game hunters.

The Sloans opened Fulton Wurst Haus — their newest location — in June 2023. Previously the Central Missouri Meat & Sausage Co. and the Barnyard Smokehouse, Fulton Wurst Haus features a restaurant and retail store.