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Cooking with tough meat is never an easy feat to overcome. This is especially true for wild game fans. Deer, elk, and moose alike have a certain reputation when it comes to their chew. This holiday season, introduce tender venison to your friends and family and watch as the food disappears from the table. When you use the LEM meat tenderizer, you’ll uncover the hidden secret of meat processing. Tenderizing is a key part of the process of creating something so juicy and tender, you’ll forget it w …

If you are a Taco Bell fan you have to try this Venison Crunchwrap recipe!Taco Bell is honestly my favorite fast-food restaurant. Where else can you get ridiculously full with like only $5?? For most of my life I had my Taco Bell order locked and loaded and ready to go (chicken quesadilla, bean burrito, and spicy potato soft taco) until I met my husband. He loves the boxes they make and especially the cravings box they do with the Crunchwrap supreme. I copied him one time and I was hooked. Crunc …

Proper Freezer StorageAfter you’ve processed your deer into desirable cuts, it is imperative that you properly wrap and freeze the packages. Putting the cuts into plastic freezer bags will not guarantee you delicious and fresh meat in the coming months.The most effective way for freezing meat is to use quality freezer paper that is waxed or poly-coated on one side. The coated side of the paper should go against the meat. To optimize the protection, you can fold a freezer sheets around the meat a …

Jerky is a popular snack that people have enjoyed for centuries. It is made by drying and curing meat to preserve and enhance its flavor. There are many types of jerky, each with its unique taste and texture.One of the most common debates among jerky enthusiasts is the difference between ground and muscle jerky. Ground jerky is made from ground meat and has a smooth texture, while muscle jerky is made from whole slices of muscle meat and has a chewier texture.Let's explore the different characte …

Meat Processing at Home: Process and Preserve Your Own Venison with These TipsAlthough hunters take their venison to meat processing facilities, anyone can process their own meat at home, given the right conditions. There's no better feeling than knowing you harvested, processed, and prepared a meal out of game meat yourself. Once you understand how the entire process works, it can take less than half an hour to complete the major processing steps. Let us show you how to process meat at home suc …

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 …

The sad reality is so many things that don’t belong in our food get pumped into lunchmeat and served to our kids. Nearly all the lunchmeat sitting on grocery shelves and being served at delis is either processed or packed full of preservatives or hormones or all of the above. It’s a scary reality.Making venison lunchmeat is easy and can be very tasty. It is also the perfect organic option with which to make sandwiches for you or your kids’ lunches. Sometimes, when I don’t finish a roast or backs …

Marinades are made of oil, vinegar, and spices to tenderize meat by softening the connective tissue. They have several advantages that you should be aware of when planning your next meal! Here are five amazing advantages of using marinades.1) Season Your FoodIf you're looking for a way to add extra flavor to your dishes, you should consider using marinades! Marinades are just flavorful liquids that you can use to soak your food in before cooking. This allows the flavors to seep into the food an …