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Building A Stronger Relationship With Your Food: Jason Erman
Episode 78
Friday, 6 February, 2026
Exploring the Fifth Quarter with Jason Erman In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler and co-host Andy Heiser chat with their guest, Jason Erman, an advocate for homesteading and nose-to-tail eating. Jason discusses his journey from culinary school to raising and butchering his own animals in Nevada County, California. The trio delve into utilizing lesser-known cuts of meat, commonly referred to as the fifth quarter, such as pig heads, hearts, and liver. Jason shares practical recipes and insights on optimal cooking techniques, the cultural shift in food consumption, and the importance of connecting with local farmers. The episode also touches on America’s national eating disorder and how returning to whole foods can enhance both diet and enjoyment. Find Guest: Social: https://www.instagram.com/nosetotailnevadacounty Mentioned in Episode: Jason Notable Meal of the Week: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTl3bYwj_W3/ No Way Jose 5th Quarter Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTwMhdSjtPX/?img_index=1 ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch! https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Coffee Concerns 00:30 Welcome to the Okayest Cook Podcast 01:06 Discussing the Four Pillars 02:11 Introducing Jason Erman 02:54 Jason's Homesteading Journey 05:58 Notable Meals and Bourbon 08:12 Cooking with Venison 11:11 Exploring Lamb and Sunchokes 21:10 The Importance of Resting Meat 28:10 Utilizing the Whole Animal 35:03 The Value of Butchering Your Own Meat 37:03 Exploring Uncommon Cuts at the Butcher Shop 37:51 Cooking Techniques for Heart and Other Organs 41:50 Overcoming Mental Hurdles with Organ Meats 46:32 The National Eating Disorder 50:04 The Importance of Knowing Your Food's Origin 57:57 Practical Tips for Eating Healthier 01:05:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 01:06:07 Scrapple: A Delicious Way to Use Odd Bits More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto Andy Heiser Email: Andy@OkayestCook.com Web: RakeDevelopment.com Instagram: @andheiser
