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A Meatsmith Harvest

Dec 12, 2019

In these episodes, Brandon and Lauren discuss braising, pan-frying and roasting — the only techniques you need to cook any cut of meat deliciously!   Learn how, by starting with fresh meat from well-raised animals, you will eliminate your need for fancy recipes, extensive ingredient lists, and excessive time in the...


Nov 13, 2019

In these episodes, Brandon and Lauren discuss braising, pan-frying and roasting -- the only techniques you need to cook any cut of meat deliciously!   Learn how, by starting with fresh meat from well-raised animals, you will eliminate your need for fancy recipes, extensive ingredient lists, and excessive time in the...


Oct 23, 2019

In Episode 44, Brandon introduces "The Finisher", a new tool he's discovered for pithing ducks (rather than slitting their necks) which allows for a more attractive presentation and preserves the blood, within the animal, for such dishes as Duck a la Press.  Brandon and Lauren discuss the struggle that exists between...


Oct 14, 2019

In Episode 43, part 1 of a 2 part series, Brandon shares his new-found method of killing duck (and other poultry) and the newly discovered tool he uses to do it.  Other topics include:  the tyranny of abundance; Brandon's reason for generally avoiding nitrates (the reason may be different than you think); the magic...


Aug 27, 2019

In this episode Brandon is interviewed by Steve and Joseph of The Working Title podcast.  Brandon shares the winding path that led him into the butchery trade; the unique approach of Farmstead Meatsmith; and how Farmstead Meatsmith came into being.  Other discussions include:  how technology has left the domestic scale...