In this first free-stylin’ episode of From the Butcher’s Block, The Hungry Man and Michael Buckley work off the cuff due to a last minute guest cancellation. The guys rap about what’s new in the shop, including oxtail, and delve into a pretty lengthy discussion about all things awesome about beef fat/tallow, among some other random topics. There’s a bonus pairing discussion at the end you won’t want to miss. 

Michael Buckley, owner of The Ventura Meat Company and co-host of From the Butcher’s Block, shows off the case.

Broadcast on December 12th, 2013.

Free-stylin’ Part 1 (audio-only)