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For those hunters who believe nothing should go to waste, and that our best four-legged friends, who never leave our side at the skinning pole, deserve to enjoy the fruits of our labor, there’s great news: Making dog treats using your dehydrator is incredibly easy and makes use of protein you might otherwise throw away, including silver skin, fascia, and even fat trimmings. Tongues lolling about, our dogs’ never-quitting smile is their way of asking: “So, what’s in this f …

There’s nothing like serving up a plate of sausages or burgers and knowing absolutely everything in that meat is something you wanted in the mix. That’s what we all aspire to, sure. There are, however, some finer points or questions where you might need some answers.That’s where we come in. Our company was founded on a simple goal, help simplify game processing for the average hunter, so let’s answer the most commonly debated questions around meat processing. When we’re finished you can cross th …

Rosemary & Garlic Sous Vide DuckWild 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 never over coo …

As an avid hunter, you play a hands-on role in the act of bringing food from the field to the table. This starts with scouting the animal and ends—of course—with eating it. There are a few additional steps that must take place in between before you can enjoy your burger or backstrap. The most important step, of course, is that the meat needs to be processed. While there is nothing wrong with taking your game to a commercial butcher to be processed, the act of processing your own meat is highly r …

Choosing one of LEM’s vacuum sealers gives you the opportunity to add on amazing accessories that help ease the process of vacuum sealing. The LEM vacuum food sealer can provide you with freshly sealed food products to enjoy at any time of the year. Whether you’re into picking and storing fruits for their off-season, hunting and storing bulk amounts of meat for later use, or want to create a tightly sealed marinade for your meats, count on LEM’s vacuum food sealer to do the job. With this magica …

Meet everyone’s favorite messy sandwich in handheld form. The great thing about this recipe is that it can be as homemade or as quick as you want it to be. Don’t like making homemade pie crust? Use store-bought instead! Have a favorite canned sloppy joe sauce? Go for it! No matter what you choose, you’re sure to enjoy this twist on a comfort food classic!Great recipes start with great ingredients. I prefer to grind my wild game without any added fat and add in fat when I cook it. It makes grindi …

To hunters everywhere, the best time of year is already upon us —sweet November. However, for many other people, Christmas is considered to be the best time of year. I’ve never been one to put up my Christmas decorations early or get too over the top when it comes to this specific holiday. However, I do like to plan ahead when it comes to buying gifts. Nothing drives me crazier than being rushed to buy something last minute when the stores are mobbed with shoppers and the shelves are nearly empt …

Processing your own game meat is rewarding, and nothing feels better than watching it go from field to table. Now that we have our own setup at home we process meat ourselves. Although it can be a lot of work, my husband Ben and I enjoy the process from start to finish.Bagging and sealing the meat however has always been stressful. We had a few different style vacuum sealers, but most left air pockets in the bag that would increase the chance of freezer burn after a few days. It was also impossi …

Christmas is this week! With holiday season in full swing comes Tamale season. We eat tamales every Christmas Eve in my house and this year I decided to make Venison Tamales. I don’t know if this is a Texas thing or if other states do it, but I love Tamales on Christmas Eve. Shoutout again to LEM for the meat grinder. It has made easy work of the three deer my husband and I have shot, butchered, and processed at home. My family, in the past, normally just bought tamales. We didn’t go through th …

If you mention picking persimmons to the average person, they will give you an odd look and ask what the heck a persimmon is. However, the outdoorsy people -- the hunters and foragers and homesteaders – will know exactly what you are talking about. Wild Persimmons are something special, and once you’ve found a spot where a tree is, you’ll visit it regularly to beat all the wildlife to the deliciously sweet fruits.They look somewhat like an orange plum (hence one of the terms it is referenced by …