What makes a good butcher?
01
Honesty
Trust is a huge part of the industry, from trusting your butcher with cooking advise to trusting you are getting all of your wild game back
We value honesty
02
Integrity
Integrity is something that comes with good character. as butchers it is easy to take advantage of the little information most people know about meat
Integrity is what carries our industry
03
Passion
Passion is why every person is on this blog, reading these posts.if youre pationate about the industry, improving your cooking, or saving some money
Our passion brought us together
Who is Ashton?
Ashton is a butcher from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While working in a deli as a teenager, he developed a strong interest in deli meats and meat processing. This curiosity quickly grew into a passion as he learned more about how meat was prepared. Then, when COVID-19 hit, meat departments struggled to keep up with demand, further fueling Ashton’s drive to enter the industry.
Seeing an opportunity, Ashton jumped into butchery with both feet, embracing the craft and developing a deep-rooted love for all things meat cutting and processing. Over the past few years, he has studied and worked countless hours to master butchery, always striving to learn and share his knowledge with others.
Some of Ashton’s milestones include:
✅ Graduating from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology as an honor roll student
✅ Working with butchers around the world, including those from Australia and beyond
✅ Gaining hands-on experience with a wide variety of butchery techniques and skills
Now, Ashton is on a mission to help home butchers and meat lovers learn more about their meat, save money, and get the best value from every cut.
Why Butcher Insider?
I created Butcher Insider to be the ultimate resource for home butchers, meat lovers, and anyone looking to get more value from their meat.
As a butcher, I’ve seen firsthand how small changes in the way you buy, cut, and store meat can save you a ton of money. But most people never learn these skills—and that’s where this blog comes in.
I want Butcher Insider to be more than just a blog—I want it to be a community for people who care about quality meat and getting the most from every cut. – Ashton Wilson
Fun Facts About Me
Want to know a little more about the guy behind the meat counter? Here are some quick fun facts:
Favorite Cut of Meat: Chuckeye – Properly cut and prepared it makes a great steak
Most Essential Butcher Tool: A sharp boning knife. Everything starts with a good knife.
Best DIY Meat Project: Making my own bacon—it’s easier than you think!
Dream Butcher Shop Idea: A farm-to-table butcher shop where people can see exactly where their meat comes from.
Got a butchery question? I probably have an answer—just ask!
Butchery is a skill anyone can learn—and I’m here to help. If you’re serious about getting better with meat and saving money, here’s how you can stay in the loop:
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