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Wild Game Recipes - Preparations And Flavor Enhancement Tips

Wild game refers to any animal that lives in the wilderness. This type of meat requires proper drainage and storage. Being familiar with various cuts of meat, plus using plenty of marinades and seasonings, will ensure that your wild game dinners are flavorful and satisfying. 

Drainage And Storage

Using a gun or a trapping method to kill a wild animal is one of the preliminary steps essential for stocking up on wild game meat products that can be used to create mainstream and custom recipes. Draining the blood from an animal and storing meat properly will aid with properly preparing a product for cooking.

Meat should be drained soon after the butchering process is conducted. If you reside within an area that often experiences a cool climate, you can allow an animal carcass to be stored outdoors for a while. If you live in a warmer climate, you should butcher and drain the meat quickly. Afterward, the cuts of meat should be packaged and stored inside of a freezer or a refrigerator unit.

Meat Cuts And Preparations

Fat, connective tissue, and muscles all play a role in how much cooking time a wild game cut of meat will require. Meat that doesn't contain much fat and that is thinly cut will not require as much cooking time as fattier, thicker cuts. Learning about various game animals and their body composition will help you plan on designating specific cuts of meat for specific recipes that you are going to be preparing.

Meat that will be marinaded or seasoned should be thawed in advance. Placing liquid and dry ingredients within your reach will assist with preparing each cut of meat. There are many ways that you can prepare fresh game. Marinating or seasoning products should take place first. Afterward, a broiling, grilling, frying, or baking process can be used to prepare each wild game product to order.

If you are going to be testing out a diverse group of recipes, treat yourself to some solo meals first. Prepare small portions and test out various marinating, seasoning, and cooking processes. Pair each cooked meat product with your favorite vegetables or grains.

If you would like to make a hearty dish that contains many ingredients, cube wild game meats and use them to prepare stews, soups, or gravies. Access to plenty of wild game products will allow you to enjoy many recipes this winter and any other time of the year that you actively participate in recreational hunting expeditions.

Visit a wild game recipe blog for recipe ideas and more information. 


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