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Grind Fresh for a Better Burger

Grind Fresh for a Better Burger

There’s a reason the best burger joints grind fresh. The final product is both tastier and juicier. For hunters, obviously there are advantages to grinding game then freezing, but, when possible, it is a great idea to keep either a roast or chunks of trim whole to grind burger to order.But the fact is: When meat is frozen, ice crystals form in muscle fibers, causing very small tears in protein. Upon thawing out, moisture loss occurs. This is a big reason we never want to freeze meat twice, as th …
Jan 15th 2025 Jack Hennessy
Elk Meatballs with Stout and Mushroom Gravy

Elk Meatballs with Stout and Mushroom Gravy

When most people think of meatballs, they think of the classic: spaghetti and meatballs. While the classics are classics for a reason, meatballs are so versatile! You can switch up the ingredients, flavor profiles, etc. in an endless number of combinations. One of my favorite things about meatballs is that you can take a pound of ground meat and really make it go a long way. I prefer to grind my wild game through my #22 Big Bite Meat Grinder without any added fat. You might be surprised that mea …
Jan 3rd 2025 Annie Weisz