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 […]
The Best Part of the Hunt: Savoring Your Prize The best part of bringing home a nice spring gobbler is by far the table fare. Wild turkey, when cooked properly, is as tender and flavorful as wild meat gets. To ensure the best flavor and texture of your gobbler’s breast meat, follow these simple preparation […]
BBQ Bear – A Delight You Didn’t Know You Needed I hear it all the time – from non-hunters and hunters alike – “Is bear even good to eat?” The simple answer is an emphatic yes, if prepared properly. Bear can be a magnificent feast or an absolute flop, depending largely on your preparation. My […]
This is a great, quick appetizer! Ingredients: boneless, skinless duck breast from one duck, ~6-8oz simple brine, 1 qt cold water with 2 Tbsp kosher salt (optional: clove of garlic, sprig of parsley, 1 Tbsp of brown sugar) 2 Tbsp flour, seasoned with salt & pepper 2 Tbsp butter 2-3 Tbsp of pepper jelly or […]
