bushjill+FollowStop throwing away your marmot meat!Seeing tons of hunters going after groundhogs lately but most are probably tossing the meat because it tastes like garbage. Trust me, I've been there. Here's how to actually make it taste decent: Critical prep steps: Remove ALL fat and glands (armpits, groin, tail base) - this is where that nasty smell comes from. Then brine it 12+ hours in water, vinegar, and salt. Some guys use milk instead. Cooking methods that work: Mountain stew style (my go-to "drunk marmot" recipe), confit, or mix minced marmot with pork for dumplings. What NOT to do: Don't grill it - turns into rubber you can't chew. Marmot needs way more attention than other game meat, but done right it's actually pretty good. Anyone else got cooking tips for these little guys? #hunting #marmothunting #wildgamecooking 5026Share
bushjill+FollowDon’t cook pheasant like chickenRuined my first two birds before learning this! Pheasant is way leaner than store chicken, so it dries out super fast. The flavor is amazing though - richer and more earthy with that subtle gamey taste. Breast meat goes from tender to tough in minutes if overcooked. Now I brine overnight and cook low with moisture. What's your go-to method for keeping pheasant juicy? #hunting #PheasantCooking #GameMeat #WildGameCooking 153Share
bushjill+FollowHow do you prep your pheasants?Fellow hunters - do you skin or pluck your birds? I've been skinning for speed but wondering if I'm missing out on flavor by losing that crispy skin when roasted. #hunting #pheasanthunting #wildgamecooking22Share
bushjill+FollowWild Hog Meat Tips Every Hunter Should Know 🐗Learn from my epic fails! Wild pig meat needs way more care than store-bought pork because these animals carry more pathogens. Here's what I wish I knew: 1️⃣ Always wear nitrile gloves - learned this the hard way 2️⃣ Use separate clean knives for gutting vs skinning 3️⃣ Cool that carcass FAST - get it to 40°F within 30 mins or you'll ruin lean wild pork Anyone else prefer wild game over commercial meat? #hunting #WildGameCooking #wildhog #HuntingLife #gamemeat147Share
