Introduction to Upland Birds from THE MANEATER FISH AND GAME COOKBOOK My early exposure to upland birds was pretty limited. We had almost zero pheasants in the area of Michigan where I grew up and there was no dove season. i never ran into any quail, sharptail grouse...
Timetable for Cooking Game (According to Size) Venison – Well Done – 30 to 40 minutes Venison – Rare – 20 to 30 minutes Large Game – Roasted – 20 to 40 minutes Large Game – Broiled – 15 to 20 minutes Small Game...
Trout On The Table – Part 5 CRAB-STUFFED TROUT For a truly toothsome combination of flavors, one sure to impress even dyed-in-the-wool trout aficionados, give this a try. It works best with smaller trout (under 10 inches) of precisely the type likely to make up...
Field Dressing Equipment – Small and Large Game, and Wild Game Birds Once you have successfully identified and targeted your specific game, the real work will begin if you have downed you animal. For small game and birds, the task isn’t terribly daunting,...
Trout on the Table – Part 4 Ingredients for Honey Pecan Trout: 2 pounds trout fillets (fillet large trout or split small fish down the middle and remove as many bones as Possible—leave the skin in place) ½ cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup...
Making a game bird terrine is a lot of work, but it’s well worth the effort when you want to make a lasting impression on your guests. You could spend a week studying the distinctions between terrines and pâtés and not fully understand it all, but here’s a...
Trout On The Table – Part 3 TROUT BAKED IN FOIL While I’d argue, perhaps with some vehemence, that nothing quite matches fresh-caught trout fried over an open fire in a backcountry campsite, perhaps with a side dish of ramps and branch lettuce or fried potatoes...
TROUT ON THE TABLE – TROUT OMELET This is a fine breakfast dish but can be served at any meal. If used for dinner or supper a green salad or fruit mix is a nice accompaniment, while at breakfast a cathead biscuit partners up in mighty fine fashion. 2 cups cooked...
TROUT ON THE TABLE One of the more frequently used quotations from 19th century wilderness wanderer, writer, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau suggests that “some men fish all their lives without knowing it is not really the fish they are after.” Perhaps that is...
Belgian Squirrel Ingredients (Serves 6): 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 large squirrels 9Skinned, cleaned and de-boned; use hind legs and meaty back; cut into serving pieces) 2 white onions, peeled and sliced 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme Salt...
