Marek Sikorski arrived in Canada, in 1981, during a time when his beloved homeland was enduring immense hardship. Marek immediately recognized other immigrants shared his sense of homesickness and longed for the places and flavours they left behind. Unable to find the type and quality of meats that frequently adorned his plate in Poland, Marek made it his mission to bring little pieces of home to the tables of people in London and the surrounding areas.
After years of working as a valet at Toronto’s Valhalla Inn, Marek relocated to London where they opened the Baltyk Delicatessen to build upon their mission of delivering great taste and wholesome ingredients. Naturally, people were excited about the high-quality products Marek prided his business on. Not before long, demand outstripped supply, and Marek pivoted to ensure he could continue to serve his loyal – and growing – customer base.
Marek Sikorski arrived in Canada, in 1981, during a time when his beloved homeland was enduring immense hardship. Marek immediately recognized other immigrants shared his sense of homesickness and longed for the places and flavours they left behind. Unable to find the type and quality of meats that frequently adorned his plate in Poland, Marek made it his mission to bring little pieces of home to the tables of people in London and the surrounding areas.
After years of working as a valet at Toronto’s Valhalla Inn, Marek and his wife relocated to London where they opened the Baltyk Delicatessen to build upon their mission of delivering great taste and wholesome ingredients. Naturally, people were excited about the high-quality products Marek prided his business on. Not before long, demand outstripped supply, and Marek pivoted to ensure he could continue to serve his loyal – and growing – customer base.
Initially, Marek relied on regional butchers and farmers to support his entrepreneurial endeavour. But, before long, his family brought production into their home, so the definitively Sikorski dedication to excellence could be carried forward into their store. Luckily, great things catch on. By 1990, the Sikorskis’ small storefront quadrupled in size. Soon, the family was operating a meat processing facility that drastically enhanced their capacity, without sacrificing even one nth of our commitment to quality.
Our meat and sausage products are now sold to grocery stores and delicatessens all over Canada. We have been recognized for our quality in multiple categories by the Ontario’s Finest Meats Competition. Regardless of how the family company has evolved, what continues to distinguish the Sikorski brand is our determination to remain true to traditional Polish recipes and ingredients.
SOME OF THE WAYS WE MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY AND QUALITY OF OUR MEATS INCLUDE:
- Mixing all of our spices and stuff our sausages by hand, to make sure that we can maintain proper control over the finished product
- Making our bacon from the leanest cuts, so they are full of flavour but not diluted with fat
- Never pressing or forming our hams into molds
- Tying the largest and most flavorful pieces of pork together with string and hanging it in our smokehouses until it is perfectly finished
Initially, Marek relied on regional butchers and farmers to support his entrepreneurial endeavour. But, before long, his family brought production into their home, so the definitively Sikorski dedication to excellence could be carried forward into their store. Luckily, great things catch on. By 1990, the Sikorskis’ small storefront quadrupled in size. Soon, the family was operating a meat processing facility that drastically enhanced their capacity, without sacrificing even one nth of our commitment to quality.
Our meat and sausage products are now sold to grocery stores and delicatessens all over Canada. We have been recognized for our quality in multiple categories by the Ontario’s Finest Meats Competition. Regardless of how the family company has evolved, what continues to distinguish the Sikorski brand is our determination to remain true to traditional Polish recipes and ingredients.
SOME OF THE WAYS WE MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY AND QUALITY OF OUR MEATS INCLUDE:
- Mixing all of our spices and stuff our sausages by hand, to make sure that we can maintain proper control over the finished product
- Making our bacon from the leanest cuts, so they are full of flavour but not diluted with fat
- Never pressing or forming our hams into molds
- Tying the largest and most flavorful pieces of pork together with string and hanging it in our smokehouses until it is perfectly finished
We love the opportunities that innovation presents, but we refuse to modernize what time has shown us works. Our family, Sikorski and extended, will always put the same level of time and care into our products as Marek did. We hope the result will be that we succeed in bring good people great food. Together – near or far – we will take part in celebrating the wonder of Poland’s history and vibrant present.
We love the opportunities that innovation presents, but we refuse to modernize what time has shown us works. Our family, Sikorski and extended, will always put the same level of time and care into our products as Marek did. We hope the result will be that we succeed in bring good people great food. Together – near or far – we will take part in celebrating the wonder of Poland’s history and vibrant present.
Sikorski Sausages Co. Ltd.
41 Childers St.
London Ont. Canada N5W 4C1
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