Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products!

In this episode, we reconnect with Sierra Jepsen, the powerhouse behind Butcher Solutions LLC—a meat scientist, traveling instructor, and passionate educator helping hunters and outdoor lovers get more confident with their harvests. Sierra first joined us in Season 8, Episode 170 (Field to Fork: Butchery Basics & Knife Skills), and we’re thrilled to have her back for a deep dive into wild game processing and meat care.

We catch up on what’s new in her world, including her unforgettable experience competing in the Butcher Olympics in Paris, France. She emphasizes the significance of proper meat storage, packaging, and thawing techniques to ensure safety and quality. The conversation also touches on the creative ways to repurpose leftover meat and the best practices for thawing to maintain flavor and tenderness. In this conversation, Courtney and Sierra Jepsen discuss essential practices for thawing, cooking, and safely handling meat. They cover the importance of using thawed meat within a few days, the signs of meat freshness, and the best methods for processing meat, including grinding and making jerky. They also address how to handle gut-shot animals safely and the significance of hands-on butchery training, emphasizing the need for practical experience in learning butchery skills.

This episode is packed with practical, low-barrier education—exactly what hunters and field-to-table foodies need. Don't forget to get signed up for Sierra’s segment on the upcoming Masterclasses with the Pro Series! We'll be releasing all the info for our Masterclasses 4/30/25

Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting to explore field butchery, this one’s full of knowledge you can take straight to the cutting board.

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