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The Taste of ChildhoodEvery year driving up to the dove fields, I would peek in my dad’s ice chest looking for one thing, Summer Sausage. This was one of those quick snacks we'd eat after a long hot day in the field, piled high with cheddar cheese on some cracks, paired with an ice-cold coca cola. This recipe was inspired by my childhood, one I’m passing down to my kids and now, you too.What you will need Meat GrinderSausage StufferSausage CasingsGlovesSmokerIngredients 8 pounds venison 2 pound …

Rosemary & Garlic Sous Vide DuckWild duck tend to be thought of as only good for poppers, this is because most hunters don’t understand how to cook them. Wild ducks hold so many different flavors dependent on what type of duck and what they are eating, so many recipes don’t work for all species. This is not one of those recipes, this recipe will work beautifully with any and all wild ducks. The maintained cooking temperature that comes from Sous Vide will yield a perfectly and never over coo …

Jerky and Food SafetyWhen raw meat or poultry is dehydrated at home - either in a warm oven or a food dehydrator - to make jerky which will be stored on the shelf, pathogenic bacteria are likely to survive the dry heat of a warm oven and especially the 130 to 140 °F of a food dehydrator. Included here is the scientific background behind drying food to make it safe and the safest procedures for jerky making.The origins of Jerky.This product is a nutrient-dense meat that has been made lightweight …

Ground Venison EnchiladasTake care to trim your venison grindProcessing your venison properly is an often overlooked factor when it comes to a delicious result. That starts with cutting the meat up to grind it. The best tasting grind is free of any silverskin or cartilage, so you want to be sure to trim that away. The cleaner your pieces of meat before you grind them, the higher quality your finished grind will be. Double passing the meat through a grinder (or better yet, using one that does it …

Invest in a meat slicer – it’s worth the tendernessFor this recipe, it’s imperative the meat is sliced thinly for two reasons. First, it helps the meat cook very quickly. But as a bonus, thinly shaving the venison also serves to offset any toughness. Toughness is generally measured by how much force we need to use to bite down on food – the thinner the piece of meat, the less work we need to do EVEN if that meat was tough to start with. So, thinly slicing meats is a GREAT way to offset toughness …

As you prepare for your summer grill-outs, take pride not only in your grilling setup but also in the food you prepare that makes it deserving of meat seasonings rich in flavor to feed your family and friends. Find all the flavor you need by turning to LEM.We feature Backwoods Select Gourmet Seasonings that are custom blended to deliver flavor to wild game and domestic meat. Local chef James Trent formulated these seasonings exclusively for LEM so that each blend offers a unique flavor profile. …

The convenience of picking up hamburger meat or a package of hot dogs at the supermarket definitely fits in with today’s fast-paced society. Everyone is on the go and sometimes what we put into our bodies is barely given more than a passing thought. But as they say, easier is not always better. Whether you hunt your own game or are simply very particular about your meat, there is an unquestionable satisfaction in processing and grinding it yourself. For those of us who take pride in the meat tha …

As an avid hunter, you play a hands-on role in the act of bringing food from the field to the table. This starts with scouting the animal and ends—of course—with eating it. There are a few additional steps that must take place in between before you can enjoy your burger or backstrap. The most important step, of course, is that the meat needs to be processed. While there is nothing wrong with taking your game to a commercial butcher to be processed, the act of processing your own meat is highly r …

Grilling outside in the summertime is such an immersive experience that brings people together. It creates connections, sometimes without them even knowing it. While you season and prepare the ingredients for the grill, your family gathers in the backyard. Children swim in the pool, squealing with delight. Friends play a round of cornhole in the corner shade. Cold cans clink together in congratulatory cheers, even if the only thing being celebrated is just being together.As you place that first …

If you are thinking about getting a vacuum food sealer, LEM has the best options for you to choose from. We provide several vacuum food sealing products and accessories, made with quality craftsmanship for the home chef as well as restaurants and butcher shops. There is a multitude of reasons as to why vacuum sealing your foods is beneficial; Here are our top three:Vacuum Sealing is an Investment for Cost-Effective MealsHow many times have you had to throw out your leftovers because they spoil? …