Category Archives: Charcuterie

Carnivore News: Monday, April 8th

The USDA has renamed many cuts of meat. “…the lowly “pork chop” will be gone. Instead, grocery retailers could be stocking stacks of “porterhouse chops,” “ribeye chops” and “New York chops.” The pork butt – which actually comes from shoulder meat … Continue reading

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Snow Geese Sausages

Snow Geese populations have exploded in recent years causing a host of biological problems including damage to the Arctic Tundra habitat  which is shared with numerous other species of waterfowl. In a attempt to reduce the population, biologists at the federal level have turned to hunters … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Day Wrap Up

After 10 days of pickling and overnight cooking in multiple Dutch Ovens, our  Corned Venison came out beautifully. We used Shanks, Sirloin, Shoulder and Sirloin Tip cuts. Texturally, the Shank meat was my favorite.    

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St Patty’s Update

Managed to get 17 pounds of Venison into the pickling brine in preparation for the Corned Venison and Hash feast on St Patrick’s Day. This 5 Gallon piece of stoneware came in handy for the task. 

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Carnivore News: Monday, March 4th

Top 10 recipes for Barbecue Beans.  The localCook.com has this recipe for Slow Cooker Apple-Scented Venison Roast.  Anti-Hunting bill defeated in New Mexico.  Blackberry Farms has these suggestions for different ways to use Charcuterie.  TheAlaskasLife.com is hosting a wild game cook off.  … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Day: Corned Venison and Hash

St Patrick’s Day will be upon us before you know it and this is a great excuse to treat your family and friends to a special occasion using your venison stores. What you know as “Corned Beef” is a  salt curing process … Continue reading

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Carnivore News: Monday 2-25

An update on the Louisiana incident where a health inspector destroyed 1,600 pounds of venison (original story).  According to the Louisiana Health codes, it does appear that Venison butchered at a regulated facility, which this venison was, is entirely legal … Continue reading

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Carnivore News: Wednesday 2-20

The River Front Times features the 7 Best BBQ Joints in St Louis.  I usually roll my eyes when people talk about making Venison bacon (not near enough fat), however, this guy appears to have pulled it off. Check it … Continue reading

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Venison Jerky

Making jerky at home is a very simple process that requires very little equipment.    While there are numerous items on the market geared towards Jerky making, very few of them are necessary. Commercial seasoning kits are  readily available, and … Continue reading

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Carnivore News: Monday 2-18

This grillbot is a robot that sits on your grill grates, just waiting for the chance to clean them. Hmm.  An informed opinion on the never ending debate “what is the best caliber for deer hunting?”  Charcuterie: A Basic Guide … Continue reading

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