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Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you can never be too prepared for the upcoming hunting season. Make sure you have all your ducks in a row with this quick list of topics you will want to keep on your radar and take care of before opening day. Once your bag limit has been met you also want to be ready to process your game. Get everything you need from meat grinders to meat slicers from LEM Products.Get Your Deer Hunting LicenseWaiting until the last minute to acquire your hunting l …

The sun is setting and the cool evening air envelopes you. It is not quiet, but peaceful as the ambient noise that usually clogs your eardrums has completely dissipated. No traffic, no humming of electronics, no intrusive noise. Instead, you are surrounded by the sounds of nature. Insects chirping, perhaps an owl hooting, and the gentle rustle of the deer you have been tracking.You have your shot, you aim, you squeeze the trigger and—success. Just like that, all of your hard work and preparation …

When you buy any food item from the grocery store, it is going to feature a “Best By” date. This means that the item you are purchasing can be considered fresh and delicious by or before that date. Afterwards, it may become questionable. Sometimes the items may be perfectly fine after that date, but it could be a gamble especially if the item is meat or dairy.As a hunter who also processes your own meat, the rules are a little different. Your best by date is determined by your knowledge of how a …

I am often asked how I manage to frequently take my three year old daughter on morning hunts, and my answer is always the same - "I’m prepared". Down to every little detail, planning and preparation are key. This doesn’t necessarily have to apply to hunting with children but will help aid you in having a smooth morning in general. There’s nothing worse in my book than trying to hunt with someone who isn’t prepared and who spends the last few minutes scrambling to find their gear and make coffee …

Invest in your kitchen gear with meat slicers from LEM Products. A commercial meat slicer allows you to achieve the customized thickness you want your meat to have. The good news is that any whole muscle meat—meaning meat that has not been ground or chopped up or overly processed—will work well with any thickness. The following is a guide on how thick you achieve a specific level of thickness.Shaved – Less than 1/16”Shaved slices of meat are those paper-thin beauties that you can almost see thro …

Venison jerky may not be one of the first things you think of when it comes to seasonal foods, but I'm here to change that with this fall inspired recipe. The naturally sweet apple cider pairs nicely with smokiness and mild heat of the chipotles in adobo.What are chipotles in adobo? They are simply smoked jalapenos that are packed into a rich seasoned tomato based sauce. You can find them at any Mexican grocery, most chain grocery stores and online.The key to getting the best flavor is to use a …

Choosing one of LEM’s vacuum sealers gives you the opportunity to add on amazing accessories that help ease the process of vacuum sealing. The LEM vacuum food sealer can provide you with freshly sealed food products to enjoy at any time of the year. Whether you’re into picking and storing fruits for their off-season, hunting and storing bulk amounts of meat for later use, or want to create a tightly sealed marinade for your meats, count on LEM’s vacuum food sealer to do the job. With this magica …

Meet everyone’s favorite messy sandwich in handheld form. The great thing about this recipe is that it can be as homemade or as quick as you want it to be. Don’t like making homemade pie crust? Use store-bought instead! Have a favorite canned sloppy joe sauce? Go for it! No matter what you choose, you’re sure to enjoy this twist on a comfort food classic!Great recipes start with great ingredients. I prefer to grind my wild game without any added fat and add in fat when I cook it. It makes grindi …

Meat processing can be a time-consuming task no matter what kind of result you are looking for. Thankfully, LEM Products has all of the meat processing equipment you could imagine for both the at-home chef and butcher alike.Hoist and GambrelEasily hoist up your hunt with our weight-reducing pulley system. This product can hold up to 500 lbs and Features an automatic self-locking device and collapses easily to fit into your hunting bag. Additionally, this product comes with a 22" lightweight gamb …

Curing meat is one of the most ancient food preservation techniques that has prevented the spread of bacteria and increased the longevity of shelf life for both meat and fish. The process of meat curing takes out all moisture making it uninhabitable to microbes and bacterias that could get you sick. For all types of meats, whether you’re working with salami, sausage, jerky, ham, or bacon, choose LEM’s Backwoods Meat Cure.Why Should You Cure Meat? Reduce the risk of botulism in meatBotulism is a …