Ep 3. The Herbivorous Butcher

In season 3 episode 3 of “Naturally, Danny Seo,” Danny visits the first vegetarian butcher shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, called The Herbivorous Butcher. Danny has always been curious about vegan meats and this shop has plenty of offerings that are sure to satisfy his taste buds.

Danny starts by talking to siblings Aubry and Kale Walch, founders of The Herbivorous Butcher, who share their success story and their unique approach to creating plant-based meats. They use a variety of plant-based ingredients like soybeans, potatoes, and wheat to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. Danny is impressed with their creations and eager to try them himself.

Kale takes Danny on a tour of the shop and shows him their meat-free meats like chorizo, pepperoni, and bacon, which are all popular among their customers. Danny then joins Aubry in the kitchen to learn how to make vegan jerky using a variety of veggies and spices. The jerky is cooked in a dehydrator and Danny is happy to taste the final product.

Next, Danny meets with The Herbivorous Butcher’s head chef, Manny Gonzalez, who shares his philosophy on using simple, wholesome ingredients to create delicious vegan food. Together, they prepare a vegan meatball sub using The Herbivorous Butcher’s Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and vegan cheese. Danny is amazed at how delicious it tastes and how much it resembles a traditional meatball sub.

To round out his visit, Danny joins Aubry and Kale for a vegan barbecue at Aubry’s house. They grill up vegan burgers made with beets and mushrooms, hot dogs made with tofu, and jackfruit tacos. Danny enjoys the food and company and is inspired by The Herbivorous Butcher’s mission to create plant-based meat alternatives that are kinder to animals and the environment.

Overall, this episode of “Naturally, Danny Seo” showcases The Herbivorous Butcher’s innovative approach to vegan meats and their dedication to creating delicious and sustainable plant-based food. Danny’s visit is a reminder that vegan food can be just as satisfying and flavorful as traditional meat-based dishes.