<p>From high-quality hot dogs and deli meats to sausages and bacon, Applegate is synonymous with quality ingredients. From day one, this brand has been on a mission to put animals first, making conscious choices to eliminate antibiotics, care for the land, and advocate for environmental practices that support a more sustainable future.</p> 
<h2>The History of Applegate</h2>

<p>Applegate started in 1987 when founder Stephen McDonnell started wondering why hot dog ingredient labels were so complicated. After meeting Christopher Ely, McDonnell purchased Ely’s family business, Jugtown Smokehouse, known for crafting smoked meats without synthetic nitrates. Applegate’s first deli meat—with absolutely no antibiotics—became available in 1993, and new products kept growing from there. Certified Organic deli meat, grass-fed beef hot dogs, and rBGH-free cheeses continued to raise industry standards and make it easier to enjoy nutritious meat  without all the questionable stuff.</p>  
<h2>Applegate Company Mission</h2>

<p>Applegate wants to change the meat we eat. To do this, the brand focuses on sustainability and develops holistic systems that connect our own health to the health of animals and the planet. For the past 30 years, Applegate has fought against the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture, invested in practices that improve soil health and reduce water contamination, and increased regenerative agriculture to heal the environment.</p>  
<h2>Benefits of Applegate</h2>

<p>When you choose Applegate, you can enjoy a variety of benefits.</p><br><ul>

<li>Products made without GMOs, artificial preservatives, or artificial ingredients</li>
<li>Sourced from farms where animals are treated with care and respect, and raised humanely without antibiotics, hormones, or growth promotants</li>
<li>Free of added chemical nitrites, nitrates, and phosphates</li></ul>
<h2>Top Applegate Products</h2>

<p>Stock your freezer with quality meat from Applegate.</p>  
<h3>Applegate Turkey Burgers</h3>

<p><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/applegate-turkey-burgers-4-pack"target="_blank">Applegate’s four-pack</a> is ready for the grill. These Whole30® Compatible patties are big on flavor and free from casein, dairy, gluten, and sugar. Just cook them for six minutes per side and dinner’s done.</p>  
<h3>Applegate Breakfast Sausage, Chicken and Apple</h3>

<p><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/applegate-breakfast-sausage-chicken-apple"target="_blank">These dairy-, gluten-, and casein-free sausages</a> are made using humanely raised chicken, tart apples, and a spice blend including parsley, tarragon, and allspice. Thrive Market member Elizabeth from New York likes the flavor and says she throws them into the oven for a few minutes before chopping them up and mixing with scrambled eggs.</p>  
<h3>Applegate Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets</h3>

<p><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/applegate-gluten-free-chicken-nuggets"target="_blank">Here’s a crispy nugget</a> that gets its texture from rice flour and tapioca rather than traditional breadcrumbs. They bake up in the oven in about 12 minutes, and Noel from Oregon says “the flavor and texture of the nuggets is premium.”</p> 
<h2>Easy Paleo Recipes from Thrive Market</h2>

<p>Power up your next paleo-friendly meal with tasty recipes from our test kitchen.</p>  
<h3>60 Paleo Dinner Ideas</h3>

<p>The gang’s all here. Mustard roast beef, lamb meatballs, and tahini chicken (plus 57 other recipes) <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/paleo-dinner-recipes-youll-love"target="_blank">are on the menu</a> and ready to fuel your day.</p> 
<h3>Gluten-Free Honey Cake Recipe</h3>

<p>Embrace your sweet tooth with a paleo spin. Our <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/2-paleo-recipes-that-bring-out-the-best-in-our-thrive-market-avocado-honey"target="_blank">stunning honey cake</a> is filled with warm spices like cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon, and uses a trio of tapioca, coconut, and almond flours to keep every bite gluten-free.</p> 
<h3>Meal Prep Ideas for the Paleo Diet</h3>

<p>Get ahead on your meals with <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/paleo-meal-prep-recipes"target="_blank">eight recipes that are primed for prepping</a>. Raisin nut bars are the perfect weekday snack, baked sausages with roasted tomatoes make dinner a breeze, and curried chicken salad is a winner for quick lunches.</p>

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Applegate is changing the meat we eat by developing a holistic system connecting the health of humans, animals, and planet. This looks like fighting the misuse of antibiotics, supporting regenerative agriculture, and going whole hog to use every part of the animal.

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