Venison Pastrami (wet cured)

A bit more work than corned venison, but the result is simply spectacular in flavor and texture. Corned is no slouch, but side by side? I’m on “Team Pastrami”.

Corned Venison

Corned venison is as simple as it is delicious. We’ve all met people who claim not to like venison. I’ve never seen anyone fail to light up with their first bite of corned venison. Many cuts work well, but a boneless roast from the hindquarter Read More …

Poultry Brine

Brining improves flavor, reduces toughness, and adds moisture. Most meats benefit – but lean, tough meats (like game) benefit most of all.For wild birds brining opens up vast cooking options that otherwise may produce dry, tough meat.

Roasted Ghost hot sauce

Ghost peppers also go by the name Naga Jolokia or Bhut Jolokia. If you were as evil as them you’d travel with alternative id’s too.

NAAFI Tea

From 1963-1992, US and British military intelligence troops performed a top-secret cold war mission at Field Station Berlin (a.k.a. “The Hill”), perched atop Teufelsberg (Devil’s Mountain) in the British sector of occupied West Berlin. NAAFI (“Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes” company) is the British Read More …

Miraculous Onion Dip

Of course you can increase the quantities, but it can significantly increase the amount of time it takes.