Wondering where to find a Halal (or Kosher) turkey this November? Here’s a list.
Muslims avoid dishes made with alcohol to keep Halal. But doesn’t the alcohol cook out during the cooking process? The USDA says no.
When Muslim Eater launched it debuted with a very exciting discovery: Creekstone Farms, one of the premier beef suppliers served in top restaurants around America, is certified Halal. Today, one year later, we present an updated guide on everything you need to know about Creekstone Farms being Halal.
Forget the dingy and smelly Halal meat shop of your childhood. Pete’s Fresh Market in the Chicago south suburb of Bridgeview, IL is the Halal meat shopping experience of your dreams come true.
Bad news, Chicago Muslims. While the beef used at Shake Shack River North in Chicago was confirmed by management to be all Creekstone Farms beef, Shake Shack corporate has contacted Muslim Eater stating that this is not guaranteed to be the case going forward. “Creekstone Farm is one of our main beef suppliers, but we […]
Shake Shack is one of the most famous burger chains in the world. Started in 2004 as a hot dog stand in New York’s Madison Square Park, the chain exploded in popularity and can be considered one of the inspirations for the “better burger” renaissance for the past fifteen years in America. But there’s something about […]
There is some concern about the Creekstone Farms using the vertical or European cut to slaughter their beef, as well as a lack of Muslim employees. The Halal certifier, Halal Transactions of Omaha addresses the details of the slaughter method of Creekstone.
When we published the debut post for Muslim Eater on Creekstone Farms offering Halal meat we knew it would be big. We didn’t know it would be this big. Everyone, from Muslim consumers to big name restaurant groups who had no idea they were carrying Halal meat, all reacted in interesting ways.
Creekstone Farms Beef is certified Halal by the Halal Transactions of Omaha. There are also a number of recognized American Muslim scholars who have reviewed the slaughter criteria of Creekstone.
PHOTO: A supporter of nationalist Buddhist monks wears a t-shirt calling for a ban on Islamic halal-slaughtered meat during a rally outside Colombo. (AFP: Ishara S Kodikara) Halal meat is often the target of Islamophobes as one of their petty tactics of bigotry. While Creekstone Farm’s Halal operation isn’t exactly something that’s marketed out there, […]