Ben Runkle started Salt & Time in 2010 and began selling artisan dry cured meats at Austin farmers' markets. A mutual friend introduced him to master butcher Bryan Butler and the two set out to open Austin's first butcher shop committed to sourcing whole animals directly from Texas ranchers. That dream became a reality in February 2013 when they opened Salt & Time Butcher Shop and Salumeria in East Austin.

Since then, they've continued to grow into a neighborhood staple. As always, they're sourcing whole-carcass animals from local meat purveyors to guarantee the highest quality end product possible. They also continue to employ rising stars in the meat cutting and processing world who are producing some of the most creative and innovative charcuterie and salumi around and keeping their case stocked with interesting cuts.

Meat lovers shouldn't miss out on the heavy hitters at Salt & Time.