On Labor Day, we honor and recognize the work and contributions of American laborers, with many of us marking the day by gathering with family and friends. If you plan to grill this holiday weekend, let Strack & Van Til do the heavy lifting with savory Labor Day specialties from the Meat and Seafood and Deli Departments.

Throw an ultimate backyard bash with bold flavors, fresh ingredients and unbeatable convenience. From juicy burgers to sizzling kabobs, Strack & Van Til has everything you need to make your end-of-summer barbecue unforgettable.

“Sink your teeth into our thick, restaurant-quality half-pound pub burgers — crafted from a blend of high-quality Certified Angus Beef and bursting with flavor,” says Meat and Seafood Department Director Gary Teachman. “It’s sure to be the best burger you’ve ever eaten.”

If you want total burger bliss, the Meat and Seafood Department offers varieties including the indulgent Cheddar Bacon burger, made with Wisconsin cubed cheddar cheese and smoky bacon. For an added kick, try the Pepper Jack Bacon burger.

Enjoy a Swiss and mushroom burger or Cheddar burger and top them with grilled onions for a mouth-watering treat. Or opt for the Mozzarella Italian burger to add a bit of spice to your menu.

The Blue Cheese pub burger is a Black and Blue burger done right, and the Black Pepper burger is a longstanding Strack & Van Til favorite.

For an appetizing alternative to beef, choose the spicy Buffalo turkey pub burger, the savory Spinach Feta turkey burger or freshly made salmon burgers. Loaded with omega-3s, the salmon burgers are available in Zesty Dill, Cajun, Spinach Feta and Garlic Parmesan flavors.

“Try some of our 35 sausage varieties, made fresh daily in-store from the finest ingredients, including Smithfield Prime Pork and Strack & Van Til signature seasonings,” notes Teachman.

Sausage options include Zombie Dust bratwurst, cheddar, bacon cheddar, Jalapeño pineapple or beer bratwurst with a beer favorite that changes by the season. Choose from a selection of ever-changing options including savory mild or hot Italian, Holiday Italian with Italian cheese, bell peppers and onions, Southwestern Chorizo, Big Easy Cajun, old-fashion potato, apple, garlic Polska, Andouille and Siracha and Pepper Jack Andouille.

Lighter options include mild or hot Italian turkey sausage, chicken sausage, chicken bratwurst and mild or hot Italian chicken sausage. There’s also Feta cheese and spinach and Blazing Buffalo chicken sausage.

The Meat Department’s hot and mild Italian beef sausages are a beef-lover’s delight. Check out the unique Reuben sausage made from corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. (Reuben sausage and some other varieties are available only seasonally.)

Kabobs are skewered fresh daily in the Strack & Van Til Meat Department and include a protein, fresh bell peppers and onions. Meat kabobs are made with center-cut top butt, hand trimmed fresh natural chicken, Smithfield Prime pork tenderloin or natural turkey tenders. Shrimp, farm raised Atlantic salmon or tuna kabobs are delicious on the grill, and the Seafood Department at select stores will even grill them for you.

“Enhance your meal with bacon-wrapped fresh asparagus, made with our special seasoning. Place it on a small metal baking sheet on the top shelf of your grill and cook for approximately 20 minutes, turning often,” Teachman says. “For an easy side, put our baking tins of twice baked potatoes, potato skins, campfire potatoes or Firecracker corn on the grill.”

“Whether it’s for Labor Day or game day, the Strack & Van Til Deli Department has you covered with crowd-pleasing meals and snacks, like our Family Meal Deals Made Easy,” says Deli Department Director, Kristin Snow.

Try the Family Chicken Tender Meal that feeds four, and includes 2 pounds of chicken tenders, two medium sides and four King’s Hawaiian rolls. All this for just $19.99 — only $5 a person!

The Whole Rotisserie Chicken Meal features a whole chicken, two medium sides and four King’s Hawaiian rolls. For only $15.99, or $4 per person, this meal feeds four.

Treat your crew to the Family BBQ Rib Tip Meal and enjoy 2 pounds, of BBQ rib tips, two medium sides and four King’s Hawaiian rolls. At $20.99, this meal feeds four for just $5.25 per person.

Our Own King’s Hawaiian Ham or Turkey Slider Meal includes enough ready-to-heat-and-serve ham or turkey sliders for six people, two 15-ounce Garden Fresh salads (choose American or mustard potato salad, macaroni salad or creamy coleslaw) and a free 2-liter Pepsi. A great value at $21.97, or $3.66 per person.

New Italian, Turkey or Ham Super Subs feed approximately four for $15, or pick up some freshly sliced meats and cheeses to build your own subs.

Do game day your way. Visit the weekly Strack & Van Til Deli for Wing Toss events beginning Aug. 30 and 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Deli Department continues to offer an array of delicious customer favorites, including Our Famous Fried or Grilled Chicken, BBQ ribs and rib tips, macaroni and cheese, potato wedges and deli fresh salads. Also, enjoy Southwest layered dips with Our Own Tortilla chips, several varieties of salsas and guacamole, spinach dip and King’s Hawaiian Breads and pretzel bites, as well as multiple varieties of charcuterie meats and specialty cheeses.

Get ready to grill and chill. Strack & Van Til is your one-stop shop for flavor, freshness and fun. Stop in and stock up — Labor Day never tasted so good!