Awards & Recognition

Boar's Head ranked as 1 of the 6 highest top, quality, and fresh bratwurst brands by MSN. Made with quality pork and subtle seasoning that enhances rather than overpowers the meat, Boar’s Head brats are perfect for cooks who prefer a refined, balanced flavor. Boar's Head products are also known for lean texture and consistent quality, making them easy to grill without excessive shrinkage.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/6-of-the-highest-quality-fresh-bratwurst-brands/ar-AA1UIMjO

Boar's Head named the Best Bacon, according to Pro Chefs and Cookbook Authors. Simple Recipe asked five chefs and food professionals to share their opinions on which bacon brand is the best and they all agreed that one brand is the highest quality bacon you can grab at the store: Boar's Head. “Boar's Head has a reputation for excellence, and its bacon is no exception,” says Erica Thomas, Founder of Eating With Erica and host of the Atlanta Supper Club.

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/best-bacon-chefs-11783060

Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar wins when ranked against 11 Boar's Head cheeses. Tasting Table reviewer was thoroughly impressed by the flavor of this cheese, which has a white color and medium sharpness level. The taste was rich but not overpowering, and it paired really well in a sandwich. Their tester thought it went especially well with pepper Jack, as it tamed the heat well, and they especially liked how easy it was to separate the slices. The product has also received multiple five-star ratings from customers online, and it performed well in taste tests completed by others.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1925694/absolute-best-boars-head-cheese/

Boar's Head Frankfurters named "The Gourmet Hot Dog" by Chowhound. "Offering a well-balanced mix of sodium, spices, and meaty flavor, the taste feels like a bygone throwback to the original hot dogs of old. The texture is divine, giving the perfect amount of snap (thanks to the natural casings) and a smooth yet firm interior."

https://www.chowhound.com/1928061/best-worst-hot-dog-buy-grocery-store/

Boar's Head Bologna named "The Absolute Best Bologna at the Deli" by Chowhound. "[Boar's Head Bologna] completely stole the show with an elevated taste that featured the right amount of smokiness and flavor to keep you wanting another slice."

https://www.chowhound.com/1915927/best-bologna-brand-boars-head/

Boar's Head named by Sporked as one of the "Best Sauerkrauts for Wursts." "Boar’s Head is a reliably great brand, and their sauerkraut doesn’t disappoint." Rated a strong 9/10 and winning "Best Bagged" against contenders, Boar's Head rises to the top of best store bought sauerkrauts in two separate taste tests.

https://sporked.com/article/best-sauerkraut/

Boar's Head American Cheese ranked #1 out of 7 to make the "Best Grilled Cheese" by Taste of Home. According to Taste of Home, the Boar's Head American Cheese "flavor and consistency were on a whole other level. This cheese has a rich taste with just the right amount of salt" and is "the iconic, gooey, creamy American cheese texture we all know and love."

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-american-cheese/

Boar's Head Frankfurters named by Serious Eats as "Best Overall" out of 13 Beef Hot Dog Brands. Per Serious Eats, Boar’s Head "has just seven ingredients listed on the package: beef, water, salt, cultured celery powder, natural flavor, paprika, sea salt, and a sheep casing. Of all the brands we tried, it has the fewest ingredients. It is also the only brand that uses animal casing for its hot dogs, giving their sausages a superior snap."

https://www.seriouseats.com/hot-dog-taste-test-11735425#toc-overall-winner

Boar's Head ranked as one of the best American Cheese for burgers, according to the experts. Both experts agreed that Boar’s Head makes the best American cheese. “If you want the gold standard,” says Marye Audet (Recipe Developer, cookbook author), “it’s Boar’s Head American cheese.” They each outlined a number of reasons why this brand reigns supreme, which can be narrowed down to three main categories: taste, texture, and ingredient list.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/this-is-the-best-american-cheese-for-burgers-according-to-experts/ar-AA1ERxh2?

Boar's Head ranked as one of the best American Cheese for burgers, according to the experts. Both experts agreed that Boar’s Head makes the best American cheese. “If you want the gold standard,” says Marye Audet (Recipe Developer, cookbook author), “it’s Boar’s Head American cheese.” They each outlined a number of reasons why this brand reigns supreme, which can be narrowed down to three main categories: taste, texture, and ingredient list.

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/best-american-cheese-for-burgers-experts-11713915

Firesmith_® Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Voted 2024 Product of the Year! Winner of the Meat Entree category in a survey of 40,000 people conducted by Kantar.

Boar's Head Greek Yogurt Dip recognized as the first-place pick by The Daily Meal. Against other store-bought zatziki brands, Boar's Head truly surpassed the rest. It was the only brand that stood up against this writer's competition when it came to both texture and taste.

Boar’s Head Kosher Dill Pickles were recognized to have the "most complex flavor" by Taste of Home in a test by their experts to find the best pickles available.

Boar's Head Uncured Beef Frankfurters are recognized as the "Best Splurge Hot Dog" by Delish editors who tasted two dozen different hot dog brands and identified 6 top brands.

Boar's Head recognized for the best deli meat in the lunch and dinner category by All Recipes as part of their 2023 Allrecipes Community Choice Awards. Their annual survey received responses from 3,431 readers who were asked to choose their favorite brands across 65 different grocery and household categories. Readers had the option to select multiple brands, skip categories, and write in an answer to categories.

TastingTable's definitive ranking of Boar's Head deli meats.

Boar’s Head Ovengold_® Turkey Breast was awarded Best Turkey Deli Slice in SELF Magazine’s 2013 Healthy Food Awards. Testers said, “Tastes like Thanksgiving—minus the guilt.”

Boar’s Head Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño was voted the winner in a blind taste test. “This “buttery” cheese had a “tangy,” “cheddarlike” flavor that was “clean” and “nicely balanced,” and the jalapeños gave it a “bright,” “assertive” kick. The texture was “even and firm” yet “creamy.”

Boar's Head Kosher Dill Pickles were recognized as "Best Whole Pickles" by Cook's Country. Taste testers loved our Pickle's firm crunch and strong notes of garlic and dill that offer a refreshing, homemade flavor.

Of the most highly regarded pecorino cheeses around the country, Cook’s Illustrated named Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano it’s top choice.

Bon Appétit's definitive ranking of Boar's Head cheeses.

Boar’s Head Pepperoni was recognized as the best among competitors in a group taste test by the Tampa Bay Times.

Over 20 editors and cooks unanimously voted Boar’s Head Parmigiano-Reggiano the best supermarket Parmesan.

SHAPE Magazine named Boar’s Head Roasted Red Pepper Hummus as a winner in its Editor’s Choice Awards as one of their best creamy snacks. “Your baby carrots, celery sticks, and whole-wheat crackers have finally met their match: This hummus adds a spicy kick to complement your chosen healthy scooper, plus 2 grams of hunger-busting protein per serving."

SELF named Boar’s Head All Natural Roasted Turkey Breast as the deli turkey breast winner in their Health Food Awards program.

Boar’s Head All Natural* Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roasted Beef was named healthiest lunch meat in the beef category by Men’s Health. This roast beef has 14 grams of protein for a 2oz. serving, more than other lunch meats.

Boar’s Head All Natural Applewood Smoked Uncured Ham was voted Best Deli Ham in SELF_® Magazine’s Healthy Food Awards 2012. Testers loved the not-too-salty, “fresh from the oven and just carved” flavor.

Boar’s Head won for Best Gluten-Free Lunch Meat. Winners are chosen by popular vote.

Boar’s Head Black Forest Brand 25% Lower Sodium Smoked Ham received the Diabetes Focus 2011 Healthy Food Award. It was noted as being dietician approved for being lower in sugar, carbs and saturated fat along with a high ranking in a taste test. The ham was described as “with a hint of sweetness, this low-calorie ham works best in almost any sandwich.”

Boar’s Head Ovengold_® Turkey Breast was voted Best Deli Turkey in SELF_® Magazine’s Healthy Food Awards 2011. Panelists said this “addicting” turkey had a “unique spicy taste.” Pile a few slices on whole-wheat bread or dice it for a high-in-protein sa

Boar’s Head Kosher Dill Whole Pickles were voted the winner in a blind taste test. “These kosher dills were, tasters summed up, ’salty, sour, and crunchy‘ - everything a dill pickle should be.”

Real Simple magazine named Boar’s Head Savory Remoulade Cajun Style Mayonnaise as the best cook-out condiment for shrimp. “Who needs a tartar sauce? Instead, try this distinctive ’Nawlins-style dip, redolent of paprika, red pepper, and mustard.”

Cooking Light named their top choices for lower sodium foods and Boar's Head All Natural Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roasted Beef made the list. The flavor was described as, “It tastes like a Sunday supper roast that grandma baked from scratch.”

Boar’s Head EverRoast_® Oven Roasted Chicken Breast was voted the Best New Product in the Deli Category in the Better Homes and Gardens 2010 Best New Product Award. The award was presented following an independent study, conducted by BrandSpark Intern

Boar’s Head Kosher Dill Whole Pickles are a bite above the rest. Cooks Illustrated and Cooks Country magazines taste tested five national brands looking for the best kosher dill pickle and our Kosher Dill Whole Pickles were named the best.

Woman’s World magazine touted Boar’s Head Lite Beef Frankfurters as one of the best healthy hot dogs. According to hot dog blogger, Mike Wick, “They have a strong garlic flavor—almost hot. After the initial burst of heat hits you, it lets up and you get this hearty beef taste. Plus, they have just six grams of fat."

Every Day with Rachael Ray listed Boar’s Head Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese as an item to splurge on because as Rach says, “Imported parmigiano-reggiano is always worth the splurge. Knockoffs lack the nutty, multilayered flavors of this Italian staple.”

Boar’s Head Branded Deluxe 42% Lower Sodium Ham won for Best Ham.