From Line Cook to Butcher: Marena's Journey

In this episode of the Hear From Where podcast, Chef Andrew Garrett interviews Marena Gray, a custom shop manager and butcher at The Meating Place in Hillsborough, Oregon. They discuss the intricacies of custom butchery, the importance of understanding where meat comes from, and the challenges faced in mobile slaughtering and wild game processing. Marena shares her journey into butchery, the significance of quality meat, and the camaraderie within the butchery community. The conversation also touches on the need for more education around meat processing and the potential for butchery competitions in the U.S.