HowToBBQRight Talking Meat with Kevin from ‘The Butcher Shoppe’
On today’s episode of HowToBBQRight Podcast, I’m decked out for our Halloween costume contest here at The Shop (00:13)! We’re bringing on Kevin from the Butcher Shoppe to discuss the in’s and out’s of owning a butcher shop (04:49)! These are the BEST and WORST Halloween candies, in our opinion (07:11). Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (10:07)! It’s time to welcome on Kevin Green from The Butcher Shoppe in Pensacola, FL (10:52)! What is ‘The Butcher Shoppe’, and why is it so important to us (11:48)? This is the reality of getting started in the butchery industry (13:59). When did Kevin get involved in owning ‘The Butcher Shoppe’ (15:00)? The BEST thing about ‘The Butcher Shoppe’ in our opinion is the customer service, and here’s why it’s so important to Kevin (19:13). How many A5 Briskets did Kevin send the American Royal this weekend (20:43)? The Butcher Shoppe is famous for it’s Japanese A5 Wagyu Briskets (23:40), but is the Wagyu you’re buying in grocery stores actually real Wagyu (27:04)? If you’ve NEVER cooked wagyu before, here’s Kevin’s TOP cuts of meat to start with (29:13). Is dry aging worth the hassle (37:21), or is it more beneficial to go with a wet age (39:36)? What does the owner of a butcher shop like to take home with him to throw on the smoker (41:49)? Other than beef, what other meats does ‘The Butcher Shoppe’ keep stocked in the coolers (43:40)? With the holidays on the horizon, here’s what you should be on the lookout for this year when shopping for your protein (49:33). What is the MOST EXPENSIVE piece of meat Kevin’s ever sold (52:29)? Other than the camel tenderloin Kevin sent Malcom, what other exotic meats does Kevin like to stock up on (54:08)? Finally, what are the BEST BBQ spots to hit while you’re in Pensacola, FL (1:00:38)?