Dale Vaughn

Dale is the second-generation owner and head butcher at Vaughn Family Meat Co. He grew up cutting meat alongside his father Ray and still breaks down every side of beef that comes through the shop on Ranch Road in Gardnerville.

Most mornings you will find him at the block trimming steaks to order, coaching the crew on yield, and making sure the case is ready before the doors open. Afternoons are for custom cuts, whole-animal breakdowns, and the quiet work that keeps a family butcher shop honest—weight, quality, and a cut that matches how you plan to cook.

On the blog, Dale writes about butchery technique, choosing the right cut for the weeknight grill, and what three generations of Carson Valley meat cutting have taught him about patience and craft.