Ordering
Where can I find Mulay's in a store?
Use the “Store Locator” on our website and enter your zip code or city. Any store that’s in your vicinity up to a 25-mile radius will be listed. If there is no store close to you, we are happy to ship directly to your home.
Placing an order on Mulays.com?
Thank you for your order! Orders placed by 5:00 pm MST on Sundays will ship out on the following Monday or Tuesday. This is a new website! Please create an account so that we can better serve you on future orders. If you are experiencing problems placing an order, please fill out the contact us form and we will get back to you the next business day. Look for our subscription packages coming soon.
Why do you have order minimums?
We have a minimum order of $75, apx 8- 9 pkgs of product. Why? Because having all that product in a cooler with dry ice helps it stay cold and distribute the cost of the cooler and ice. When you are calculating what to order, don't forget leftovers and second helpings! Put extra packages straight into the freezer for easy meals in the upcoming weeks. Find recipes on our website for inspiration.
Placing an order from Amazon?
Thank you for your order on Amazon.com! Orders placed by 5:00 pm MST on Sundays will ship out on the following Monday or Tuesday. Your order has been carefully packed for you and should arrive in good condition, still frozen or cold to the touch. Refrigerate the product that you want to use in the next few days. Once thawed the product will last 15 days in the refrigerator unopened and up to 5 days once opened. Any product that you will not be using soon should immediately be put into the freezer. Product is good in the freezer for more than a year. We do not have contact information for you so please reach out to us directly with any questions that you may have regarding your order. If there is a problem with your order, contact us immediately! Any problems must be reported the day of arrival. Please call 970-349-1423;104 and leave a message with your contact information. We will be in contact no later than the next business day.
Placing an order from another ONLINE retailer?
If you have received Mulay's Sausage from a vendor other than Mulay's, please check with them on their shipping. The item is good for 15 days from thaw. We can assure you that it is fine to stick back in the freezer or put in the fridge for use within 15 days. If you have any other questions, please contact the company you purchased the item from. Thank you for choosing Mulay's!
Do you have a problem with a product?
If you have an issue with a package of Mulay's, we apologize in advance for the inconvenience. Please take pictures of the product and the issue. Take a picture of the Julian Date and Lot # that is stamped on the black plastic in white ink. Contact us via the contact form on the website or call 970-349-1423;104 and leave a message with your contact information. We will be in contact no later than the next business day.
General questions
All of Mulay's products are meat and spices only. Everything is sugar free, nitrate free, no msg and we have always made them this way.
I want to know more about the spices used in Mulay's.
For questions regarding specific spice allergies please contact us via the contact form on the website or call 970-349-1423;104 and leave a message with your contact information. We will be in contact no later than the next business day.
Do any of your sausages have garlic?
The only Mulay's product that has garlic is the Chorizo.
I have food allergies or sensitivities, are you free from allergens?
Mulay's is the first company to be Certified FREE FROM The Big 9 Allergies! The FDA added Sesame to the list in 2021. This labeling requirement will go into effect in January 2023. All of Mulay's products meet these stringent certification criteria.
What are the casing made from?
We use natural hog casings.
I have a nightshade intolerance, do your products have pepper?
All of Mulay's products have pepper and many flavors include red pepper.
Have you been certified by 3rd parties for all of these claims?
Mulay's has several 3rd party certifications so you don't have to take our word for the incredible claims we make. Your trust and confidence is very important to us. Check out the Mulay's Difference page for more information.
Storing and Dates
Where is the expiration date?
If your product was purchased Frozen - There is no expiration date on the product. It is produced and frozen immediately. There is an EST number and a Production Date stamped on every pkg. It is white ink on the black plastic. The EST is the establishment number where the product was produced, the 4-digit number with or without a letter next to it is the Production/Julian Date.
Where is the Expiration Date if I bought my product refrigerated?
Product that was purchased in the refrigerated section of a grocery store should have a code date sticker stamped on it by the store. If there is no code date stamped on the product, contact the store where you purchased it. If you have any questions regarding the freshness, please call or return the product to the store for a replacement. Let them know that they did not CODE DATE the product. Please call and leave us a message with the stores name and location so that we can follow up with the management. Thank you! 970-349-1423; ext:104
How do I read a 4-digit Production/Julian Date?
This is the date your product was produced. The date code is a four-digit number. For example, 1337. The format of the date code is mostly in the form of the last digit of the year (2021 = 1) and the day of the year it was produced on (337 = Dec 3 or the 337 day of the year.) To figure out the last part you can google a Julian Date calendar and it has it all figured out for you.
How long does my Mulay's last in the freezer?
Mulay's products unopened can last in the freezer for a very long time. But really, for best flavor, try to consume it within a year.
How long does my Mulay's last in the refrigerator?
Once thawed the product will last 15 days in the refrigerator unopened and up to 5 days once opened. Meatballs last 21 days!
Cooking
How do I cook Mulay’s?
Cooking instructions are on the inside of every package. There are delicious recipes on our website. All products are raw with the exception of our German Franks which are fully cooked. Don't overcook! These are lean products that don't have a lot of fat. Add a little oil to the pan and fry them, put them on the grill, bake them, slow cook in sauce.... there are so many different ways to cook our sausages and meatballs!
How do I cook the meatballs?
Here are the basics. There are many more recipes on our website. For best results thaw Meatballs in the refrigerator prior to cooking. Stove Top Fast: In medium sauce pan heat 2 T olive oil and brown meatballs over Medium heat, turning often until brown on all sides. Add your favorite pasta sauce, and gently stir. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot apx. 10-15 min. Meatball temperature to be 145F. Stove top Slow: In med to large heavy bottomed pot (Med 1 – 2 pkgs, Large 3 + packages meatballs), sauté 1 chopped onion in ¼ c olive oil cook over medium heat until soft. Add 5 cloves garlic mined cook for 1 min more. Add 1 lb. can crushed tomatoes and 1lb can tomato sauce per package of meatballs (more if you want a lot of sauce) Add 2T oregano if desired. Drop in meatballs and simmer on low 2 + hours, stirring occasionally. Crockpot: Add raw meatballs to your favorite tomato sauce or sauce listed above. Cook on low 3 + hours. Yum! Oven: Remove meatballs from pouch and place on coated baking shallow baking dish. Add 1 cup Chicken broth, water, or tomato sauce and cover. Bake in preheated 375F oven on middle rack for 25 min. Cook meatballs to 145F.
How do I cook sausage links?
Stove Top: Add 1/2" water + 2 T oil to links in small frying pan. Place links in pan and simmer covered over medium heat until water is gone. Remove lid and continue cooking sausage until browned. 12-15 minutes Oven: Place links, patties, or meatballs on coated baking tray. Bake 15 minutes at 400°. Grill: Place links or patties on hot grill and cook, turning ½ way through, apx. 12-15 min. Internal temperature 145°
How do I cook ground sausage?
Stove Top: Add patties or loose ground sausage to hot skillet coated with non-stick spray. Cook over medium heat, flipping or chop to crumble, stirring occasionally, until done. 12-15 minutes. Oven: Place links, patties, or meatballs on coated baking tray. Bake 15 minutes at 400°. Grill: Place links or patties on hot grill and cook, turning ½ way through, Apx. 12-15 min. Internal temperature 145°