Charcuterie

We learned about this unique charcuterie from a book "Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide". As we were vacationing in Rockport Maine, we made the hourlong drive to visit the store and we were so glad we could come. The owner Matthew Secich used to be a chef at Michelin star restaurant and the cured meat that he sells certainly reflects his culinary expertise. He gave us lots of samples to taste -- pastrami, beef stick, smoked cheese, and many different sausages. We ended up buying quite a lot of pastrami and a selection of unique sausages. We also enjoyed our conversation with the owner and his family. Wish we lived nearby so we could come here often. If you are visiting this area you should definitely stop by to check out this unique store. By the way the receipt shows the address as 124 Kings Lane, Unity ME 04988. And they are only open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

Absolutely fantastic small meat and cheese shop. The pepper jack cheese was smoked to perfection and the teriyaki sausage was tender and super flavorful. The pepperoni had a nice smoke flavor and wasn't greasy at all. I'd 100% recommend this place and I will be back again!

Stuff here is hit or miss and the owner is a bit too preachy/religious. The smoked cheeses are great as was the summer sausage. Bacon's pretty good too but hard to go wrong with that.

We head down several times a year. Love the smoked bacon and the different sausages and cheese. We also like the and tincture and soaps. Love stopping by.

You know you're in heaven the moment you walk in the door. The place smells amazing. The smoked cheeses are the best I've had, and I'm still working my way through the meats. Matthew is the nicest guy you'd ever meet, and knows his stuff.

This place makes me remember what is good and normal in the world. What an incredible spot for perfect meats and cheeses!

Great meats and smoked sausages. Their blue cheese is worth the 30-mile drive👌🏻

While the storefront can be difficult to find the experience and food was amazing!! Matthew, the owner, has beautiful animals from horses to dogs in full view. You’re able to see the meats hanging so you can see what you’re picking and he is very knowledgeable on the descriptions as he makes them himself! I feel $27 for 3 sausages with homemade fresh ingredients is more than fair. Keep in mind it’s cash or check only! Also go for some of the sliced meats; so fun to see the machinery at work!

Simply the finest handcrafted sausages and meats I have ever had. When I say handcrafted that is exactly what I mean. This business is an Amish owned and operated business, they do not use electricity so everything is done by hand and with traditional Amish tools and physical labor. Matt is a master at creating unique flavor combinations that are bold, bright and true to the taste of meat he is using. The protein is always the star ingredient and the way he blends the spices and flavors is just wonderful. When you first arrive take your time to observe the meats and cheeses but most importantly stand silently away from the counter and smell the smells and observe the kind and thoughtful interactions of Matt with his meats, sausages, cheeses and most importantly his customers. This man is thoughtful, smart with a slightly dry sense of humor, he is never in a hurry and takes his time with each customer. If you don't have time or patience don't go because you will ruin this amazing experience for the people that want to learn, enjoy and simply share a part of this mans life and passion. This is a must visit destination if you are within 250 miles, bucket list item.

Someone a bit less hostile behind the counter. Perhaps an Amish person. Three of us felt his hostility and won't return.

This the best sausage, andouille, kielbasa, cheese I have ever eaten. If you have a moment to stop and buy some it's completely worth it. My only regret is not buying more.

The sausage and cheese here are seriously some of the best I have every tasted. Me and my brother got such things as maple sausage, smoked cheddar and mint sausage. The man who made this place use to be a 4-star chief who converted to the Amish faith. He seems really passionate about his craft and the food here is shows that. The family that owns this place were very family oriented and their children are nice too. The interior is very old school and you feel like your taken back 100 years to when there wasn't modern grocery stores. The place is a bit far from Portland but if you love food and wish to make the track the food here is worth it. They are an Amish family so please be aware they only accept cash.

I recommend this business, the Amish couple behind the counter were involved in giving two of their three dogs a slice of sausage as a treat. Lucky dogs! It was difficult to make a decision among overwhemlming choices of sausages. I saw the smoked ham on the list and they brought one out for me. I decided to purchase it, the price was reasonable of about $45.00. I also tried the Pastromi flavored sausage which was slightly spicy and very tasty, a smoked beef rib eye steak, the maple and tarragon kielbasa and the candy ginger sausage which she said is "a good one". Also some maple bacon.I am looking forward to trying all of these treats and going back for more!

I had a job up at crunchy Unity College and I was wondering what to eat for lunch so I asked and they said go see the funky Amish dude, he sells sausages that are to die for. OK, a weird Amish dude, I said, are we in Central Maine or in Western Pennsylvania? No, No, there is an Amish community here in Unity, we are not playing with your head!! Just down the road. So I drove up and down the road looking for this joint. Turns out it does have a tiny little sign where you should turn off, but at 55 MPH you would be excused for not being able to read it. What I ended up doing was going to this wonderful retro style general store ("Amish bakery, community store, and metal roofing") like you have still in Maine, selling everything from double-headed axes to freshly-baked fruit pies. Filled with Amish people like out of the movies or something!! Never having seen real Amish people, I was super freaked out. It's not just a Harrison Ford vehicle, they really do exist!! And they directed me back to the sausage store, which turns out to be about a mile down an unpaved mudtrail, past the Insta-Shed collection, around the pony enclosure, and then you stumble upon a shack that looks like it was put up about 6 months ago, all fresh-hewn timbers and with that "new shed smell" that real Mainers crave. Well, there was an "OPEN" shingle (made of wood, of course) hanging out, so that was a good start, as it turns out that this place is only open a few days a week. Inside: indeed a huge Amish dude with the full-on ZZtop-style beard, the broad-brimmed hat that puts the 15 in the 10-gallon, coarse-cut cloth, a New Testament on the counter, and a huge smile and a welcome stranger you have never been here before?? This is a one-man show, this dude does all the work himself. Making the sausages, and there are many varieties listed on the multiple chalkboards hanging behind him. So many sausages: smoked duck, chorizo, bratwurst, long ones, dark ones, fat ones, And cold cuts: hams and bologna and this and that. I just picked up a random set of 4 links and a half-pound of sweet baloney. OK, cut to the chase, how were the goods? I would say, and I have eaten innumerable sausages all over the world, that these are some of the best that I have ever tasted. Fresh, smoky, chunky, intense, primeval, like the force of nature Amish giant who turns them out. If I were not under the control of an Inner Vegan, I would consider moving to Unity and assuming an obligate sausage diet. The product here is that good. But talking to the guy, he seemed pretty ambivalent about his profession. He seems to really like making the sausage, maybe not so much selling it. And I guess he gets lots of crap from the health authorities because he does not seem to use electricity to cool the meat. That's Big Government for you!! It would be a shame if they shut him down, because this is a real Maine-style treasure: Strong, Authentic, Opinionated, Tasty.

This is the absolutely BEST chacuterie that we have been in (not to mention that we are Polish and have had tons of kielbasa!) Matthew is a wonderful, passionate and talented human being! We met his beautiful and warm-hearted family, who was very kind to us! We are a big fan of Matthew's mentality and shared some great conversations with him. We are so excited to have met Matthew and his family and created a lifelong friendship! The sausages and cheeses are DELICIOUS and Matthew's method of making them are genius. The pricing is very reasonable for the quality of the food items. We recommend it to all the foodie people who enjoy great quality foods and good conversations. We will see you soon, Matthew! Thank you!!

I've been looking for good sausages ever since I came to America from Germany in 2010. Sure there are good things in fancy stores in big cities, but a small store like this where you can literally try anything and it's all wonderful? I doubt that you'll find many examples. I've been there three times so far and always buy a lot of different items, including the smoked cheese, and everything has been great. And not just crazy salty like those sausages often are. We also had fresh Bratwurst once and grilled them ourselves - perfect. Couldn't have been better in the Old Country... Charcuterie is the best thing that could have happened to us up here in Maine. Well worth a detour from I95... But don't be in a hurry. The place is not electrified -except for a little solar powered fan :).

Exactly what is!!! Awesome!!!!! Very friendly, and very clean place... highly recommended

Bless this place. I loved everything I got here and was so thankful we made the trip over from Freedom. Everyone was very kind and they offer samples. Bring cash and don't be in a rush.

Made the drive to this shop yesterday to check it out. Great flavor in the sausages and cheese, and a unique experience. Will be back

Kimchi sausage and smoked cheddar were unreal. Duck sausage was delicious as well--cool experience

The best cheese and meats I've ever had, by far. What a nice family, too. The three dogs they have are the icing on the cake. Delicious doesn't begin to describe it.

Just the best meats and cheese. Love the concept: they work steadily but aren't to be rushed; they greet all with warmth and interest; kids work too; when they sell everything for the day, that's it.

Well worth the drive up their dirt road! Unique handmade sausages & cheeses, as well as olives are smoked on the premises with hand hewn wood by this hard working Amish family who live and work "off the grid". Prices are very reasonable and the everything more delicious than anything you'd find in a supermarket.

This place is amazing. The smoked meats are second to none! Bacon, pepperoni, sweet bologna, this list goes on and on. You must try some of their smoked cheese also. If that is not enough for you then know that the family who runs this shop are the kindest people. I had a very touching experience while visiting today with my family.

Old School Butcher with excellent products. Don't be in a hurry because sometimes there's a line . Large selection of smoked meats and cheeses , Everything is cut and weighed on 1950s era non electric equipment . He hands out lots of samples. A must go!!

Simply put, Matt's creations are delicious and unique. I highly recommend a visit. Your taste buds won't be disappointed!

A wonderful Amish family with beautiful children operate the business. You will not be disappointed with anything Matthew has to offer.