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Rosemary & Garlic Sous Vide Duck Wild duck tend to be thought of as only good for poppers, this is because most hunters don’t understand how to cook them. Wild ducks hold so many different flavors dependent on what type of duck and what they are eating, so many recipes don’t work for all species. This is not one of those recipes, this recipe will work beautifully with any and all wild ducks. The maintained cooking temperature that comes from Sous Vide will yield a perfectly and n …

I am often asked how I manage to frequently take my three year old daughter on morning hunts, and my answer is always the same - "I’m prepared". Down to every little detail, planning and preparation are key. This doesn’t necessarily have to apply to hunting with children but will help aid you in having a smooth morning in general. There’s nothing worse in my book than trying to hunt with someone who isn’t prepared and who spends the last few minutes scrambling to find the …

Total prep time: 35 minutes    Total cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 lb. ground venison 1 Bottle Trader Joe enchilada sauce 2-3 cups of Mexican shredded cheese Flour tortillas – Any size will work ½ cup black beans 1-2 Diced avocados Salsa Verde Sour cream Cilantro Green onions Diced Tomatoes Shredded lettuce Olive Oil Cooking: Preheat oven to 350⁰. Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add venison. Once venison is browned (drain fat if needed), add &fr …

Ingredients: 7-8 medium to large tomatoes, finely chopped 4-5 tablespoons green chilies (canned or fresh, finely chopped) 2 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, finely diced (adjust to taste for spice level) 1 tablespoon garlic powder (or garlic salt if preferred) 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped Salt, to taste Directions: 1. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the green chilies and jalapeños. Be careful whe …

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup green onion, finely chopped ½ cup corn niblets, well-drained 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs ½ cup buttermilk Directions: 1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne pepper, and garli …

Ingredients: ½ cup sea salt 1 tablespoon LEM liquid smoke (hickory flavor) Directions: 1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°F (93°C). 2. Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the sea salt and liquid smoke. Stir until the mixture reaches the consistency of moist brown sugar. If needed, adjust by adding more salt or liquid smoke. 3. Spread & Bake: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Evenly spread the salt mixture over the sheet. Bake for 30 minu …

Ingredients: 4 dried chipotle chiles 2 hatch chiles 2 ancho chiles 4 garlic cloves (unpeeled) 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 6 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more, to taste) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Directions: 1. Roast the Chiles & Garlic: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Slit open all the dried chiles to release steam wh …

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cups tomato sauce (or canned whole tomatoes with their juices) 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cloves Salt, to taste 2 celery stalks (with leaves), cut into 8 pieces 3-4 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce Directions: 1. Sauté the Onion: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and li …

Ingredients: 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely snipped dried apple (or 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh apple) 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Dash of cayenne pepper 1/2 lb ground turkey breast Directions: 1. Prepare the Sausage Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the egg white, onion, apples, breadcrumbs, pa …

Ingredients: Backwoods Sweet Italian Sausage Seasoning (follow package instructions) Natural hog casings (soaked and rinsed) Red and yellow bell peppers (sliced) Onions (sliced) Directions: 1. Prepare the Sausage Mixture: Mix ground pork or a venison-pork blend with Backwoods Sweet Italian Sausage Seasoning according to package instructions. Knead thoroughly until the mixture becomes tacky for even seasoning distribution. 2. Prepare the Casings: Rinse natural hog casings under cold water, t …