Cut Through Tradition, Honor the Harvest | Dr. Shawn Baker & Ellen Van Vleck

Dr. Shawn Baker Podcast

Ellen Van Vleck is a whole carcass butcher for a custom exempt shop in Hillsboro, OR. She owns and runs a grass-fed tallow soap and skincare business, utilizing resources from local farmers. She is committed to reducing waste and holistically honoring the animals that feed her community by minimizing waste as much as possible.

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Website: www.fatchap.co

Timestamps: 00:00 Moved to the country and worked multiple jobs. 05:48 Learn by doing or leave, opportunity awaits. 08:30 Challenges at work lead to frustration and long hours. 11:18 Struggle of being the only girl at work. 16:46 Picanha roast is delicious, different but tasty. 18:59 Evaluating marbling, fat, and utilization of beef tallow. 22:36 Soap maker prioritizes consumer safety and marketing. 25:57 Struggling with tough meat, using work sharp. 28:55 Alpaca and llama farming is messy and time-consuming. 32:52 Aging process varies depending on meat type. 35:46 Desire to progress in company's animal cutting. 41:02 Owner opens sustainable ranch, faces inspection challenges. 43:41 Grass fed, grass finished meat is preferred. 46:36 Limited scientific evidence for health claims, natural ingredients. 51:45 Limiting social media use and avoiding conflict. 53:58 Where to find Ellen.

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