DIY Tallow

DIY Tallow

Why render the fat?? Rendering fat into tallow, or lard, removes the moisture that is naturally present in the fat. This moisture is what will cause the fat to spoil quickly. Rendering fat then sealing it in airtight containers while it is at a high temperature will...
Knuckle (Bone) Sandwich & Bone Broth

Knuckle (Bone) Sandwich & Bone Broth

Bone broth makes great au jus…. Knuckle bones are the primary joints in beef legs, and is VERY rich in collagen. Better yet, couldn’t be easier to prepare. Knuckle bones don’t have a lot of meat on them by design, but there is plenty to make a great...
Braised Cabbage

Braised Cabbage

When it comes to side dishes, cabbage doesn’t carry the same panache as bacon wrapped grilled asparagus, or sweet corn on the cob but cabbage has been a staple food item in the human diet since Antiquity (like 3000+ years ago). Cabbage is a brassica and is closely...
Jerky Making at Home

Jerky Making at Home

One of the fastest growing segments in the hunting market is “home game processing” and for good reason. More and more people have decided to take control of their own destiny and not rely on others to supply their food. It is a very natural segue for hunters though...