Meatgistics Podcast: From Animal To Edible

Debunking Jerky Myths

Listen along as Jon and Austin debunk some myths about the healthiness of beef jerky.  We also have Ali Walton on the podcast, she used to plan and monitor Walton’s and Meatgistics social media before she moved on to work for a division of Sony Music.  We talk to her about favorite recipes and what she is up to now.
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Pro Processing Tips

Listen along as Jon and Austin talk give their favorite tips to grind, mix and stuff like a pro.  They also talk about what meat processing plant design looks like in a post Covid-19, African Swine Fever, and how farmers are protecting their animals from activists.
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Outdoor Mentors

Listen along as Jon and Austin talk with Mike Christensen from Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, an organization that helps underprivileged kids get a chance to experience the outdoors in a positive way.  They also go over the basics of spatchcocking quail, drink a few good beers and share some touching, funny and embarrassing hunting stories!
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Walton’s History

Listen along as Jon and Austin talk with Kurt Carter, Walton’s longest tenured employee who knows more commercial processors than anyone else.  They also talk about the History of Walton’s and what it was like in the early days plus talk about some upcoming meat experiments and meat vending machines!
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Science of Nitrite and Cured Meat

Austin & Jon talk about the science of cured meat with Walton’s VP of Sales and resident application specialist, Dylan Walton.  They also talk about dangerous spores and dealing with dangerous pathogens at Kansas State University.
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Top 3 favorite bratwurst seasonings

Listen along as Austin & Jon talk talk about their favorite bratwurst seasonings, and when to package your meat for the best shelf-life.  They also answer some customer questions, drink some great beer and argue if the Honey BBQ Snack Sticks are delicious or not.

Talking With Brett Walton

Listen along as Austin & Jon talk with Walton’s owner and CEO Brett Walton on all things Meat Processing and answer some customer questions.  Also, they talk about Meatgistics users amazing weekend of meat processing and the history of Walton’s Inc.
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Basics of Cured Sausage

Listen along as Austin & Jon discuss how increased interest in hunting might be the biggest positive to come from the COVID-19 pandemic.  They also answer customers questions and cover the basics of making Snack Sticks and Summer Sausages.
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Using Jerky Seasoning For Snack Sticks

Listen along as Austin & Jon discuss using Jerky seasonings to make  snack sticks and what is happening with beef in the food supply chain.  Also, how using a scale that can measure in the fractions of the grams helps when making smaller batches, and how the Hexmarmour NXT gloves can keep you stay safe.

Extending the shelf-life of your meat

In this episode we talk about how and why you would want to extend the life of your meat products.
Jon and Austin try a new beer and share their opinion about La Trap Quad Ale & King Sue Double IPA from Goliath Brewing
Listen along as we discuss the topics of the day, including all of the following:
The Wild Hog problem that has spread across the US, why we are seeing an increase in small processors and butcher’s businesses and how to drastically increase the humidity in your smoker with automotive sponges!