Tag Archives: Michael Ruhlman

Venison Pastrami

I’ve had some excellent success with venison charcuterie experiments in the past, but none have turned out quite as well as venison pastrami, which is something that I have been intending to do for over a year. The recipe itself … Continue reading

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June Tab Clearing

We’ll be getting back to regular posting in July with some Summer meat projects (been busy training for Elk season). In the meantime, here are some stories we have been following: The U.S. Department of Interior is currently reviewing a … Continue reading

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Venison Prosciutto and the perils of charcuterie mistakes

This was our first attempt at doing a venison prosciutto. Recent Charcuterie successes (such as Venison Salami and Pepperoni) had our confidence ripe for a larger undertaking. With deer hunting season knocking at the door, all attempts are made to … Continue reading

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Smoked Venison Salami

Working from Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn’s new Charcuterie book Salumi, we made two different efforts at the Smoked Venison Salami recipe, both of which came out excellent. The venison salami recipe is different from traditional salami recipes in 2 … Continue reading

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BBQ, Bowhunting Wild Pigs, Unlawful Endurance Eating and a Michael Ruhlman Rant

Lots of BBQ news today: 10 BBQ Joints that are worth a day trip from Memphis. (You’ll notice the Go Carnivore favorite, Helen’s BBQ, on the list. Texas Monthly released their much anticipated list of the Top 50 BBQ Joints. Talkin’ … 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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Cast Iron refurbishing

Brute Outdoors has a great post on Cast Iron care and revival. Speaking of which, cook (and master “Charcuteriest”) Michael Ruhlman had some recent Tweets  about looking for (non-Lodge) cast iron in antique shops.  Apparently, a cast iron skillet made from any other … Continue reading

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Cured meats at home? Authors show the way

                                                 Photo by Matthew Bowie   The Chicago Tribune has a story on making your own Salami that … Continue reading

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Charcuterie is the meat of the matter

  Karen Pinchin tells us how Charcuterie is the meat of the matter.      

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