In these episodes, Brandon and Lauren discuss the skinning and evisceration of ruminants, to include cows, sheep and goats.  Part 1 covers the mechanics of skinning....how to do it in a way that will maximize the fat left on the carcass.  If you question why you would want to do this, Brandon's explanation will make it clear. Introduction and Announcements: Help us produce four episodes a month by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meatsmith. We have upcoming spring classes! Part 1 Show Notes: Surviving an Island Snowstorm, and Why Pigs are the Best,  1:00 Family Pig Classes - learn to butcher for the home kitchen, in your own backyard, 5:45 Skinning... From a metaphysical perspective, 13:50 How to, 43:03 Maximize the fat on the carcass - Why you want to do this!, 1:04:46 Part 2 Show Notes: Coming soon! Links for Episode 30: Circle Rock Ranch, Vashon:  http://www.circlerockranch.com/ Jonathan Pageau:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ Lord of the Rings:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(film_series) J.R.R. Tolkien quotes:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/656983.J_R_R_Tolkien Nick Kirsten Vukojevich,  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvUwXEIh091faPYH6GjpslA Links for Episode 31:  Coming Soon!