What Most People Don’t Know About Buying Quality Meat with Butcher Michael Puglisi

Michael Puglisi is the Senior Director and In-House Butcher at Herd & Grace, where he leads the company’s culinary vision and oversees its signature steak tasting experiences. With a career rooted in craftsmanship and a deep respect for whole-animal butchery, Michael has worked across the country refining his expertise in kitchens and butcher programs at the highest level of the culinary world.Throughout his career, Michael has trained and worked alongside some of the industry’s most respected chefs, including serving as Executive Sous Chef for Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller. He has also worked as a butcher and charcutier for multiple James Beard Award-winning chefs, honing his skills in traditional meat preparation, curing techniques, and nose-to-tail cooking.After building a reputation for excellence in the butcher world, Michael brought his passion and expertise to Herd & Grace. Today, he oversees all culinary operations, curates the company’s immersive steak tasting experiences, and educates guests on the art of premium beef, from sourcing and aging to precision butchery and cooking techniques.Michael’s approach blends technical mastery with storytelling, creating unforgettable dining experiences that celebrate the craft of butchery and the beauty of exceptional meat.In This Episode, We Explore:How understanding where your meat comes from helps you make better decisions about quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.The difference between common meat labels like grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, and no antibiotics, and what they actually mean for quality and nutrition.Why personal dietary needs and preferences should guide your meat choices and how to find the best protein sources for your body.How seasonality impacts meat quality, flavor, and nutrient density, especially when it comes to grass-fed beef.The value of building relationships with trusted butchers, farmers, and suppliers to ensure transparency and consistently high-quality meat.Follow Michael Puglisi on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfpuglisi/?hl=enShop Herd & Grace here: https://herdandgrace.com/ Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offWork with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney’s offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff