Makers Of Minnesota

Today we have a special guest joining us, Teena Anderson - the Anoka Grilling Queen from Anoka Meats! Teena owns Anoka Meat and Sausage, a full-time grill located outside her butcher shop. But her journey to becoming the Grilling Queen was not always on the menu. Teena reinvented herself after leaving the corporate world and living in a diner for 20 years. Now, she's a thriving entrepreneur in the culinary world. Today, we'll dive into Teena's fascinating story - from starting a small salad business to taking over Anoka Meat and Sausage. Plus, we'll explore her love for cooking, her passion for specialty ingredients. Get ready to fire up the grill and join us as we uncover the secrets of the Anoka Grilling Queen on this episode of Makers of Minnesota!Here is the recipe for Teena's Cowboy Beans from her BlogIngredients* 4 pound cooked ground hamburger 85/15* 1 lb bacon or ends & pieces, loosely chopped* 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained* 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained* 1 (15 ounce) can pinto b