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Cuttin’ Up Elk
Well, got the elk to the house last night (already quartered) and put it all in big coolers with ice outside on the north side of the house so it would stay cold. Turned out a pretty cool day so I’m...
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Bottled Meat
Bottled meat is one of the best ways to preserve game meat (of course everything I write on this blog is my opinion . . . ) Even if you don’t like the taste of venison or elk, you’ll be able to eat...
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The Grain of Meat
Meat has a grain. Don’t get confused and think I’m putting proteins in the grain group here. Meat is obviously not a grain, but meat has a grain like wood does. The grain is the direction the fibers...
View ArticleFinished the Elk and Other Stuff
I know you all are laughing, but it seriously took me until the 27th to be totally finished with that crazy elk! We kept it cold in a cooler outside (well, mostly frozen actually) for a while, then...
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Making Gravy from a Liquid
Gravy is a necessity with meat at my house and there’s a couple of ways to make it. Today we’ll do the liquid based method (usually results in clear gravy depending on what you add to it), another day...
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Bottled Meat Stroganoff
Here’s one of my favorite bottled meat recipes. It is so fast and easy and we love it around here! Remember the bottled meat? This could be any meat–I especially like deer/venison. Elk is good also–it...
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More Sun Oven Cooking
Last night’s dinner: Ribs and rice cooked in the Sun Oven. Amazing. You need one of these. And I’m a dealer for them. Shoot me an email or use the link on the right side to order :)
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Product Review: Best Prices Signature Canned Meats
In planning our food storage, one area that’s caused some trouble is meats. Now I know meats aren’t on the “wheat, beans, powdered milk, and honey” plan, but I like meat. So does my sweet husband....
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Shelf Stable Recipe: Bottled Meat Chili
Remember bottled meat? Well, here’s another fantastic way to put it to use in a delicious, filling meal that goes together in minutes and can all be stored on the shelf! Doesn’t get much better than...
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What in the World is TVP?
TVP and Whole Wheat Pasta photo by cisc1970 If you’ve looked at purchasing food storage from any number of companies, you’ve probably encountered TVP. But what is TVP? And do I need any of it in my...
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7 Ways to Get Meat in Your Food Storage
Meat is not a necessary component of your food storage. There are other sources of protein like beans, peanut butter, nuts, and even broccoli. However, I like meat. My family likes meat. If you...
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How To Can Chicken or Pork
Canned Chicken Want to know how to can chicken or pork? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we have a step by step, illustrated guide to canning pork and chicken! Canning meat might sound a...
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How to Cut Up an Elk Hind Quarter
Dear readers, this post contains graphic images of meat including meat juice (aka blood). Just fair warning if that kind of stuff makes you squirmy or queasy. We butcher our own game meat. Every...
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Replacing Lunch Meat with Real Meat
When we need a sandwich for lunch we skip the processed lunch meats and go for real meat instead. Lunch meats from the store are laden with additives and just go bad in my refrigerator waiting for...
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Pemmican has been called the ultimate survival food. It is nutrient dense and fits right in with the paleo diet. It was originally produced in the 18th century by native Americans and French...
View ArticleHow to Can Your Leftover Turkey
Every Thanksgiving that we’re cooking our own meal, I get the biggest turkey I can find because we love the leftovers. Some years, there’s so much left on the turkey that we won’t be able to eat it...
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