Ben Runkle started Salt & Time in 2010 and began selling the first artisan dry cured meats produced in Texas at Austin farmers' markets. A mutual friend introduced him to 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. It was a mainstay of the Austin food scene for 14 years, closing its doors in July 2024. You can still enjoy Salt & Time classics like the Butcher’s Burger and Texas Dogs at events like ACL and Luck Reunion.