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Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison (or beef) ½ lb bacon, finely chopped or ground ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) Directions: Prepare the Bacon: If you have a meat grinder, grind the bacon to mix evenly with the venison. If not, finely chop the bacon i …

For a lot of hunters, the start of football season means two things: time to decide what to serve before and during games, time to make freezer space for the upcoming hunting season. With these three recipes, we are doing both. Also, you can make these recipes with a variety of deer cuts. Some quick tips on prepping and grinding venison: Do so when meat is still partially frozen. Use a fillet or similar knife to trim any silver skin, fascia, or brown, freezer-burnt sections (the goal is as much …

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 …

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 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: 1 ½ lbs venison (cut into thin strips) ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ cup minced onion 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 3-5 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups beef broth 3-4 tbsp sherry wine 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dry mustard ⅔ cup sour cream Cooked noodles, rice, or potatoes (for serving) Directions: 1. Prep the Venison: Season venison strips with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop. 2. Saut&eacu …