Description
Craftsperson responsible for the preparation and sale of meat
Technical
Butchers are skilled tradespeople who specialize in meatcutting, breaking down animal carcasses into primal cuts, preparation and retailing of meat, and sometimes slaughtering animals, or participates within any combination of these tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments. A butcher may be employed by supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops and fish markets, slaughterhouses, or may be self-employed.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
metallicbloodymuskygameyiron-like
Wine Analogy
Full-bodied red wine with iron-like minerality
Coffee Analogy
Dark roast with meaty undertones
Perfume Analogy
Animalic musk base notes
Culinary Applications
CharcuterieFranceTransforming whole muscles into cured products
BiltongSouth AfricaAir-drying specific muscle groups
YukhoeKoreaPrecision slicing of raw beef
Dietary
Gluten-FreeHalalKosherNone unless processed with additives