Cured to Perfection: Old World Flavour Meets Modern Innovation at Fairfield Sausage Co.

Just two years ago, Johan was trying to solve a problem: he wanted to find a butcher who could turn his freshly-harvested game meat into sausage. No one could quite deliver what he had in mind, so he did what any passionate hunter-turned-maker would do: he learned to do it himself.

What started as a personal project quickly evolved into something bigger, deeper, and incredibly flavorful. Today, Fairfield Sausage Co. is a family-run, small-batch sausage and charcuterie business near the heart of Chilliwack built around a shared love for honest food, hard work, and the pursuit of craftsmanship.

From Wild Game to World-Class Craft

Once Johan had mastered the basics of sausage-making, he didn’t stop. He dove head-first into the world of cured meats, studying the traditional techniques of European salumists and pitmasters alike. He experimented with cured salamis, smoked meats, and the complex art of dry aging- painstakingly recreating the environment of Italian curing caves by engineering a climate-controlled curing chamber from a glass-doored commercial refrigerator.

From this home-based setup, Johan produces an impressive lineup of hand-crafted, small-batch meats that blend old-world technique with modern precision.

What’s on the Menu at Fairfield Sausage Co.

Fairfield Sausage Co. offers a mouthwatering variety of meats, each made with care, intention, and attention to quality:

• Farmer’s Sausage – rustic, hearty, and deeply flavorful

• Breakfast Sausage – perfectly seasoned for mornings that matter

• Summer Sausage – savory, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious – perfect on a sandwich or charcuterie board

• Bratwurst – traditional, juicy German links ready for the grill – try it on a fresh bun with some sauerkraut

• Grillwurst – traditional, juicy Dutch links pre-cooked and ready-to-eat! 

• Beef Jerky – bold, smoky, and made for serious snacking

• Smoked & Peppered Bacon – thick-cut, intensely savory, and SERIOUSLY unforgettable

• Smoked Brisket – slow-cooked, smoky, and seasoned to perfection

• Cured Meats – including salami - aged with precision in Johan’s custom-built curing chamber

Every item is made in small batches, using high-quality meat, hand-blended seasonings, and slow methods that respect both the process and the product. 

A True Family Affair

Fairfield Sausage Co. isn’t just Johan’s dream- it’s a full-on family operation. His wife, Sara, and their children are just as hands-on in the production process as he is. Whether it’s grinding, stuffing, curing, or packaging, every step is touched by the same family that built the brand. It’s a labor of love, and it shows in every bite.

More Than A Side Hustle: It’s A Vision

By day, Johan is a professional construction manager, leading complex building projects with precision and leadership. But his heart is increasingly pulled toward the smoker and curing room. Though Fairfield Sausage Co. began as a side project, it’s quickly grown into a true passion project- and the ultimate goal is to turn it into a full-time career.

With the foundation of quality, family, and craftsmanship already in place, there’s no doubt that Johan and his family are building something special: one sausage, one brisket, one beautifully-aged salami at a time.

Support Local, Eat Well

Whether you’re firing up the grill, prepping for a charcuterie board, or just craving something real, Fairfield Sausage Co. offers flavors you can feel good about from a family that puts everything into what they make.

Stop in and buy your favourites from Fairfield Sausage Co.'s lovely home-based shop on Saturdays from 9am - 5pm at 46016 Larter Ave. in Chilliwack, BC. You can also purchase their amazing products from Wells Farm Market in Agassiz, and Rosedale Farm Fresh and the Heritage Barn (both in Chilliwack).

Stay tuned because what started in a garage is set to become one of the most exciting local food stories in the years to come.

Feature Recipe: Fairfield Sausage Co. Bacon-Wrapped Pepper Poppers (Serves 4)

These easy-to-prepare bacon-wrapped delights are the perfect combination of savory and spice and make a delicious and exciting appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• sea salt

• freshly-cracked black pepper

• 4 green Cubanelle peppers (or similar)(halved lengthwise and de-seeded and de-veined)

• 8 slices of bacon

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, pepper jack, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).

Step 2: Fill each pepper half with cheese mixture and wrap each with a slice of Fairfield Sausage Co. bacon.

Step 3: Place on a baking sheet and bake until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender (about 35-40 minutes).

Serve and enjoy!