For many upland hunters, the September grouse opener marks the beginning of hunting season. For my husband and me, it is a special, highly anticipated time of year. The doldrums of summer are coming to an end, and autumn—plus all that comes with it—is about to make a comeback. Unfortunately, September in Nebraska also means […]
Recipe by Joe Denomme, originally cooked for the Mossy Oak 2025 Fox Hole Shootout Ingredients 5lbs Boar Shoulder 4ea Dried New Mexico Chili 4ea Dried Guajillo Chilis 2Tbsp Dried Garlic, Minced 1Tbsp Cumin 1Tbsp Oregano 2Tbsp Kosher Salt 2Tbsp Smoked Paprika 1 cup Pineapple Juice 1ea Whole Pineapple, Peeled and sliced into rings. Procedure: […]
Take stock in a comforting bowl of my brothy Elk Leek Soup promising to warm you up inside and out during frigid and bone-chilling winter days. Soup is a delicious comfort food that is easy to make and extremely gratifying especially when Elk is the main ingredient. This versatile soup is also great to make […]
Many “easy” venison-stew recipes focus just on throwing meat and veggies into a pot and simmering. While simple, that approach often misses out on important game-meat considerations — sourcing, meat prep, temperature control, flavor balancing, texture science, storage, and variations. This guide draws on decades of hunting, field-dressing, butchering, and outdoor cooking experience — plus […]
Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks with a homemade onion and mushroom gravy are served with roasted baby potatoes. This venison hamburger steak recipe is the kind of weeknight wild game comfort food that brings everyone running to the table. Busy parents need easy wins. Hunters want recipes that honor their harvest without demanding three hours in […]
The Hunting Camp Garbage Plate Although the name isn’t entirely appetizing on its own, you should know that the word “garbage” in deer camp food terms refers simply to abundance and variety, and there is no actual garbage involved. The plate consists of a foundation of baked beans and/or macaroni salad with either home fries […]
Learn how to cook a bone-in turkey breast with gravy for Thanksgiving or any night of the week. This Dutch oven turkey breast with herb butter roasts to perfection over a bed of vegetables that melt down into a rich, savory gravy. As a wild game chef and full-time recipe developer, I roast a lot […]
Why Campfire Venison Backstrap Is the Crown Jewel of Wild Game Cooking For hunters and outdoor cooks, few meals compare to fresh venison backstrap sizzling over a hardwood fire. If you’re looking for a perfect venison backstrap recipe, this is it. This lean, tender cut—often called the “filet mignon of the deer”—shines brightest when cooked […]
This French Onion Burger is perfect for grilling season! Burgers with Lipton Onion Soup Mix are always a family favorite, especially when served with our daughter’s favorite tater tots. And recipes with French Fried Onions are always less time consuming than ones with caramelized onions. This was only takes 20 minutes! Let’s be honest – nobody’s […]
Sliced and served to perfection. Any day of the week is a good day to serve up a stuffed Elk Tenderloin with Prosciutto and Mushrooms. And take it from me, it’s easier than you might think to prepare. Simply butterfly open the elk tenderloin and generously season with salt and pepper. Layer with slices of […]
