IE Hunting and Recipes Thread

[Greenore]

I said I wouldn't start it but here I am.

I think there are some hunters/anglers on the forum and I would love to share pictures and recipes.

One of my favorites... tenderloins or backstraps

Sear tenderloin or backstrap in a cast iron pan until rare. Set aside. Keep pan drippings and add bacon bits, some garlic, Canadian whiskey, blueberries (saskatoons) and a bit of maple syrup. Light it on fire! be careful because the more whiskey you add the more fire you get!

Reduce and add the meat. Place in the oven until you get medium rare to medium. Slice diagonally and cover with the sauce.

This is the most requested dish I ever make.

More to come.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[zelezo vlk]

My friends get venison from their brother/BIL every year and come back with a haul. They know what to do with the sausage and have made a venison Wellington variation from the tenderloin (it's fantastic), but don't have many ideas what to do with the steaks they're given. The guy has made jerky with it, which was fine, but they've had a hard time making much else from it due to the leanness and toughness. They mentioned only 1 attempt at a chicken fried steak being any good.

Y'all have any suggestions on how to prep tough lean venison steaks?

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[Greenore]

My friends get venison from their brother/BIL every year and come back with a haul. They know what to do with the sausage and have made a venison Wellington variation from the tenderloin (it's fantastic), but don't have many ideas what to do with the steaks they're given. The guy has made jerky with it, which was fine, but they've had a hard time making much else from it due to the leanness and toughness. They mentioned only 1 attempt at a chicken fried steak being any good.

Y'all have any suggestions on how to prep tough lean venison steaks?

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I hope so zelezo! This recipe works equally well for skinless duck breasts and geese.

Dredge in seasoned flour and flash fry so just the outsides are done. Set aside and in the same pan/dish fry up onions, garlic, mushrooms, onions and celery until almost translucent. You can add sliced potatoes now for a full meal or keep them as a side. Dependent upon the size of the protein, add 1-2 cans of Cream of Mushroom soup. You can add a little heavy cream if you like but my cholesterol is too high!

Bake at 375F for about 30-35 minutes (covered), The goal is medium meat. My experience says they will be fork tender.

Best of luck!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

Should also add.... wild games needs to be medium rare at best and no more than medium. Roasts really benefit from being wrapped in a good bacon and I often include sausage as a base layer. It keeps thinks moist and who doesn't like pork? You still can taste the venison, elk or moose just fine.

 

[Greenore]

My friends get venison from their brother/BIL every year and come back with a haul. They know what to do with the sausage and have made a venison Wellington variation from the tenderloin (it's fantastic), but don't have many ideas what to do with the steaks they're given. The guy has made jerky with it, which was fine, but they've had a hard time making much else from it due to the leanness and toughness. They mentioned only 1 attempt at a chicken fried steak being any good.

Y'all have any suggestions on how to prep tough lean venison steaks?

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Should have added that the instapot and sous vide are dang near fool proof.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[zelezo vlk]

And game is safe at medium rare?

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[Greenore]

And game is safe at medium rare?

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Ungulates for sure... that is where they are best. Cook bears to a much higher heat. Around 180F if I recall. I don't have any experience with wild hogs but I would guess they are like black bears. Trichinosis seems to be the common theme.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Greenore]

For a great reference and some awesome game recipes, check out Steve Rinella. In my opinion, the greatest hunting ambassador. He has a lot of great recipes and methods.

https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella/recipes

If you enjoy wild game and get some every year, I would recommend his "Meateater" cookbooks. I have one and it has some great and diverse recipes.

He is by far my favorite hunting host. Smart, humble and no blatant advertisements. Seems like a really cool guy.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Irish YJ]

I don't really hunt now, and my ole buddies that hunt are mostly back in Indy... But back in the day they put the lean stuff in the slow cooker and made all kind of different stuff from it. A swiss steak like recipe was my favorite. The did several stews and mushroom gravy type recipes too. Another friend would pound the steaks, marinate or rub them overnight, then bread them like a tenderloin for sandwiches.

 

[ShakeDown]

I haven’t posted in a while but this thread pulled me out of retirement. We eat mostly game meat in our household.

This is a true story conversation my Mother, my wife and my 2 year old this September:

Grandma Deb: “ What is dad looking for?”

2 year old: “Elk!”

My wife (rolling eyes): “Vayda, what’s he going to do when he finds one?”

2 year old: “Put ‘em in a BODY BAG!!!”

So proud.

 

[TorontoGold]

Greenore, you ever get up to Raw Distillery in Canmore? They have some great stuff and I'm sure that would go well in your recipe.

We spent a night there getting into it, and didn't end up doing our climb up Mount Whyte the next day lol

 

[Greenore]

Greenore, you ever get up to Raw Distillery in Canmore? They have some great stuff and I'm sure that would go well in your recipe.

We spent a night there getting into it, and didn't end up doing our climb up Mount Whyte the next day lol

I haven't but I will be on the lookout next time I'm in the Canmore/Banff area. Thanks!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Greenore]

I haven’t posted in a while but this thread pulled me out of retirement. We eat mostly game meat in our household.

This is a true story conversation my Mother, my wife and my 2 year old this September:

Grandma Deb: “ What is dad looking for?”

2 year old: “Elk!”

My wife (rolling eyes): “Vayda, what’s he going to do when he finds one?”

2 year old: “Put ‘em in a BODY BAG!!!”

So proud.

Elk and whitetail are my favorite hunts. I've shot a lot of good elk but for some reason I haven't been able to score a big whitetail. My nemesis.

Best of luck to all this season. Shoot straight and be safe.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[ShakeDown]

Same! I mostly archery Hunt and this September was brutal with fires, heat and drought. No luck. Have a December doe antelope tag and will tag along on a muzzle cow tag with my old man.

Hope you get that whitetail! Some big mulie bucks up there in Alberta...

 

[Greenore]

That time of year again! Heading to the ranch for 5 weeks to try and get into some serious hunting! My youngest daughter got a coveted antlered moose tag so that will be a priority. The native grasses got burnt up pretty bad by the summer drought but we have had decent moisture here since early September. Things are looking pretty good.

I've got a WT tag (either sex), an antlered mule tag and a general elk.

Lots of black bear cougar and grizzlies (no shoot!) around.

Looks like a good year for both game and hunters.

Anyone else participating?

Be safe and straight shooting!

Cheers abd Go Irish!!

 

[Irish#1]

That time of year again! Heading to the ranch for 5 weeks to try and get into some serious hunting! My youngest daughter got a coveted antlered moose tag so that will be a priority. The native grasses got burnt up pretty bad by the summer drought but we have had decent moisture here since early September. Things are looking pretty good.

I've got a WT tag (either sex), an antlered mule tag and a general elk.

Lots of black bear cougar and grizzlies (no shoot!) around.

Looks like a good year for both game and hunters.

Anyone else participating?

Be safe and straight shooting!

Cheers abd Go Irish!!

Five weeks is some serious hunting. Good luck to you and your daughter. Be safe.

 

[Greenore]

Five weeks is some serious hunting. Good luck to you and your daughter. Be safe.

Thanks Irish#1! I'd love to tell you we are roughing it (and I used to about 10 years ago) but we are pretty fortunate, As I have gotten older, the old adage, "work smarter and not harder" has really become my battle cry. I used to think I was pretty efficient but I have come to terms with the fact that I have become pretty lazy! LOL!

Dragging a moose out is a humbling experience.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Nanny36]

I can't imagine the process after hunting then preparing then cooking LOL.

can I have your recipe? LOL

 

[Greenore]

Got called back into town for at least one day. What an amazing season so far! 2 bull moose, 2 bull elk, a couple whitetail does and I managed to find an amazing mule buck. Lots of hard work bucking trees and dragging. I have given God a lot of thanks for John Deere tractors. That thing makes loading a pleasure.

Mule buck is at the taxidermist but I will try to forward a few pics to someone in hopes of getting them posted to this thread.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Irish#1]

Here's Greenore's buck. Impressive rack.

 

[Greenore]

Thanks so much Irish#1! Really appreciate your help.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Trait Expectations]

That's a biggie!

 

[Greenore]

That time of year again. Not sure if there is enough interest in this topic?

Anyone heading out or already successful;?

Rifle season starts on October 25th. Hope to get out a fair bit but life seems to get in the way. I got drawn for cow elk so I am going to be able to hunt until December 20th. Love that long season!

Still haven't got my last year mule buck from the taxidermist. I can't imagine I will ever top his score.

Best of luck, shoot straight and be safe!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[goldandblue]

I’ll be hitting the woods when rifle season starts. That buck was a beast.

 

[Irish#1]

Good luck gents.

 

[AKRowdy]

Ohio has already opened up. More excited for the upland season to start. Need to get back up to the UP. Has anyone tried hunting out of a tree saddle?

 

[GowerND11]

Buddy got a buck Monday here in PA for archery. Owns a house with a lot of property up against the woods and mountain. Only had to take the buck about 100-150 yards back to his house.

 

[Greenore]

Ohio has already opened up. More excited for the upland season to start. Need to get back up to the UP. Has anyone tried hunting out of a tree saddle?

I had never heard of the "tree saddle". Had to look it up. I'm guessing it is probably a lot more comfortable and safe than a self-climber. Where I hunt it gets very windy. I used to bow hunt a lot and I hated those self climbers. The chair would often fall into the platform and with bad knees it was always a challenge to correct.

Cheers and Go Irish!!