Sous Vide Wild Turkey | Easy Cooking, Professional Results We’re assuming that if you regularly read our content, you’re a fan of wild game cooking. From venison to turkey to every critter in between, there are lots of great ways to cook wild game that is excellent tasting for your family and friends. Of all those cooking methods, sous vide is a very easy way to produce consistently good food that is safe to eat. In the video below, Michael walks you through how to sous vide wild turkey and talks about the results. Spoiler: it just might be a game changer for you.     What is Sous V ..read more

Grinding Deer Meat | Fat Ratio for Venison Burgers There are a lot of reasons we hunt. Some people just love spending more time outdoors. Some like the adventure of chasing a wild animal. But come on, is there anything better than sitting around a table and sharing a wild game meal with your family and friends? Especially one that you or your child were able to harvest? It’s really something special. If you want to make it even more unique, try processing your deer yourself. That way, you know how the meat is handled from the field to the table and can make decisions on what kinds of meals you ..read more

Our Favorite Cuts from Processing a Deer When the excitement from the tree stand and a perfectly-sent arrow result in a deer down, it’s definitely time for a celebration. But that’s when the real work begins. Hauling a deer out of the woods is a lot of work in its own right, but some people are intimidated by processing a deer themselves. Maybe they’ve never tried it, and aren’t sure how to get started. If you’re a new hunter or just haven’t tried butchering your own deer before, here are some tips for you to consider. Michael walks you through his process in the video below. Why Process Your ..read more

Venison Cube Steak Roll Ups  “If you’re gonna have a football tailgate, you gotta do it right” says Michael Waddell. In this Backyard Life video, Michael’s manning a mighty looking grill from the Hooray Grill Co. and between all the wild game cooking at home, and among grill masters at hunting camp, its clear he has picked up a thing or two when cooking venison. This is one of his all-time favorite venison recipes – venison cube steal roll-ups! Michael says the biggest mistake people make with game meat is overcooking it, as it tastes best when served rare to medium-rare. “Overcooki ..read more