In Episode 36, Brandon and Lauren discuss the factors that contribute to the spoilage of fresh meat, and the environment you want to create in your home butchery operations to avoid it. They also cover: why sheep are "so simple" (to raise and butcher); the contribution rancidity makes to the flavor of meat; how to cure a leg of lamb; and how cooking oils vary from culture to culture. They also extend an invitation for you to join them at the Divine Mercy Lamb Roast they are hosting, on April 28th, on beautiful Vashon Island.

Episode 37 will cover lamb butchery and cookery.

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Part 1 Show Notes:

• Divine Mercy Lamb Roast, 2:05
• Sheep....they're so simple, 8:12
• Preventing carcass spoilage, 12:17
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Supply/Handling
  • Light
• Contributions of rancidity to flavor of meat, 44:16
• Curing a leg of lamb, 47.26
• The fat of ruminants -- cooking oils by culture, 47:26

Part 2 Show Notes:

• Coming Soon!

Links for Episode 36:

• Divine Mercy Lamb Roast: St John Vianney Catholic Parish, Vashon, WA: http://www.stjohnvianneyvashon.com/

Links for Episode 37 coming soon!