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A Meatsmith Harvest

Dec 27, 2018

In these episodes Brandon and Lauren discuss smoking.  They explain its spiritual and cultural importance among traditional societies, its critical role as a pre-refrigeration meat preservation technique, and its incredible ability to enhance the flavor of any meat. They also discuss: brining as preparation for smoking,...


Dec 18, 2018

In these episodes Brandon and Lauren discuss sausage: its history and versatility, as well as its degradation in modern times.  Best of all, they give you the tools you need to make and season truly delicious sausage at home, using quality ingredients (it all starts with a happy healthy pig) in the...


Dec 13, 2018

In these episodes Brandon and Lauren discuss sausage: its history and versatility, as well as its degradation in modern times.  Best of all, they give you the tools you need to make and season truly delicious sausage at home, using quality ingredients (it all starts with a happy healthy pig) in the...


Dec 4, 2018

In these episodes Brandon and Lauren discuss holiday meal topics of all kinds focusing mainly on roasting a pig's head.  We also discuss head cheese, lard, lardo, roasting a whole piglet, and more!

*** We apologize for the sound quality; we had technical issues and salvaged what we could.  Thank you for...


Nov 26, 2018

This part one of a two-part episode.

In these episodes Brandon and Lauren are talking about hunting and preparing deer. Brandon talks through deer processing, and talks about that “gamey” flavor everyone uses when talking about venison. He and Lauren also discuss the culinary challenges of venison and how they bring...