The post whore thread.

[Hummer]

So, I've never processed my own meat before, and don't really know what I'm doing. There are plenty of resources out there, so I'm going for it. I bought a vacuum sealer, and it died on the first piece of meat, so that's going back tomorrow. I don't have a grinder, so there won't be any burger or sausage. I was pretty concerned about the meat, but so far I think it will turn out okay.

Here is some meat I took straight out of the "feed to the dog" pile. Threw some seasoning on and seared it up. I have to say that I'm pretty pleased. This meat is downright sweet. I could see how some people wouldn't like it, and I could see getting sick of it as well, but I like it. Never had antelope before. Plus, I currently have a whole fridge full of meat.

Good job! You will get better quality meat and more of it if you process it yourself. And you'll save a $$bundle. While cutting and packaging meat or making sausage is real work, the fun part is tasting the pan-fried samples you're working on. Black & Tans or a hearty stout is a favorite accompaniment, or maybe a good rich red wine. I'm butchering today and frying samples, enjoying a Kir Royale (champagne & Creme de Cassis), strangely appropriate for the sweet tender pronghorn steak pieces.

[JohnnyDrama]

More chimichangas

+1

[Hummer]

Worth noting, if you like a little salt on red meat or fish like I do, be sure to use Kosher salt, not iodized salt. The iodine additive imparts bitterness to meats and if you eat green veggies you don't need the extra iodine. Kosher salt is milled finer and imparts more salt flavor with less sodium.

[CS1983]

Interesting. I’m taking a pig butchering/preserving/charcuterie class in a few weeks. I’ll be sure to keep the kosher salt tip in mind.

[Gman]

Kosher is pretty much all we use at home. We get enough iodine from processed foods, IMO.

[buffalobo]

Best day of choot em in several years.

[buffalobo]

Choot em Clint, choot em.

[ChickNorris]

I shot my first uspsa pcc match today.

Little joys.

[Mazin]

Yea kills me i missed it lobo. Mrs Bo go?

[Irving]

And how was it?